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2020: Rise of the world's elite hackers

The geopolitical cyberwar between Iran, China, North Korea, Russia and the liberal democracies is about to get very sophisticated

6 Jan 2020 min read

Ransomware attackers wish victims happy holidays, offer discounts

Plus more news bytes from the week, including California's new privacy law and some new sextortion scam tactics

3 Jan 2020 min read

Ransomware attackers wish victims happy holidays, offer discounts

Plus more news bytes from the week, including California's new privacy law and some new sextortion scam tactics

3 Jan 2020 min read

75% of your PC crashes are caused by drivers. Here’s why!

Any PC user should check for new graphic drivers once a month to boost speed and get more features for free. Here’s why and how.

2 Jan 2020 min read

How graphic drivers can boost your PC & games performance by 2x

Any PC user should check for new graphic drivers once a month to boost speed and get more features for free. Here’s why and how

1 Jan 2020 min read

A Q&A with the curator of the London Science Museum's exhibit on espionage and cybersecurity

Elizabeth Bruton discusses 'objects on display that have never been seen before'

30 Dec 2019 min read

US Navy calls TikTok a cybersecurity threat

Plus, hackers target Ring devices for sport and Apple turns to satellite tech as an alternative to wireless networks

27 Dec 2019 min read

While his curiosity was OK, the content was not

One mom tells how she addressed the issue of inappropriate websites with the Avast Omni

26 Dec 2019 min read

Ransomware hits 4 US cities in less than a month

Plus more news bytes from the week, including new tech that allows you to just think your passwords and legal action that may require digging up the body of a cryptocurrency CEO who died in 2018

20 Dec 2019 min read

Latest Ring hack shows families need better IoT security

Family security expert Leena Elias urges a variety of security measures, including a network solution like the Avast Omni

17 Dec 2019 min read

Digital transformation and security – strategies and tips for the channel

Challenges and opportunities for service providers in today’s digital age

17 Dec 2019 min read

Maze Ransomware hits more organizations, including Florida city one day after air base shooting

Plus more news bytes of the week, including a crypto-mining Ponzi scheme and a social influencer sentenced for armed home invasion – over a domain name

13 Dec 2019 min read

Working remotely this holiday season? Yule be protected with our tips

Most people get online for work over the holiday break – 30% several times a day

12 Dec 2019 min read

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2020: Rise of the world's elite hackers

Ransomware attackers wish victims happy holidays, offer discounts

Ransomware attackers wish victims happy holidays, offer discounts

75% of your PC crashes are caused by drivers. Here’s why!

How graphic drivers can boost your PC & games performance by 2x

A Q&A with the curator of the London Science Museum's exhibit on espionage and cybersecurity

US Navy calls TikTok a cybersecurity threat

While his curiosity was OK, the content was not

Ransomware hits 4 US cities in less than a month

Latest Ring hack shows families need better IoT security

Digital transformation and security – strategies and tips for the channel

Maze Ransomware hits more organizations, including Florida city one day after air base shooting

Working remotely this holiday season? Yule be protected with our tips

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