URL: ZDNet

Security Topics

Monday, June 9, 2025

• Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?
  The three dominant computing platforms have each tried to build features that help you manage passwords without paying for third-party software. Are any of them worth your time and effort?
  

Friday, June 6, 2025

• Apple Mail freezing after updating to iOS 18.5? Here's a fix you can try
  If the Apple Mail app is glitching or causing your iPhone screen to go blank, there are a couple of things you can do to resolve the issue.
  
• Millions of AT&T customer records repackaged for sale on the dark web
  Originally released on the dark web in 2024, the repackaged data includes names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, street addresses, and social security numbers.
  
• The best secure browsers for privacy in 2025: Expert tested
  I've found the best browsers around that prioritize user security and privacy over revenue through tracking and data collection.
  

Thursday, June 5, 2025

• The best AirTag wallets of 2025: Expert tested and recommended
  Never again lose your cards and cash with Apple AirTag tracking wallets from expert-tested brands like Ridge, Nomad, and more.
  
• The best password managers for businesses in 2025: Expert tested
  A secure password management system is a must for businesses of all sizes. Whether you want an enterprise-grade solution or a simple setup for a small business, these are the best options on the market.
  
• Cybercriminals are stealing business Salesforce data with this simple trick - don't fall for it
  The goal is to steal large amounts of confidential data in an attempt to extort the victims. Here's how it works.
  
• Is your Asus router part of a botnet? How to check - and what you can do
  Cybercriminals have hacked into thousands of Asus routers. Here's how to tell if yours is compromised.
  
• How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Docs, Photos, and more - it's easy to opt out
  It's a little hidden, but there is a way to remove Gemini from your favorite Google services.
  

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

• Qualcomm patches three exploited security flaws, but you could still be vulnerable
  Device manufacturers must still apply the critical updates to their individual products, but we're not out of the woods yet.
  
• The default TV setting you should turn off ASAP - and why professionals do the same
  Often regarded as the 'soap opera effect,' motion smoothing can enhance your gaming, but tends to be distracting for everything else. Here's how to turn it off.
  

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• Best travel VPNs 2025: The top travel VPNs for unblocking services and avoiding censorship
  VPNs shield you from spying and online tracking. My favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, unlimited connections, and more.
  
• Wyze's new Bulb Cam turns any light socket into a 2K camera - for just $50
  The new Wyze Bulb Cam replaces light bulbs and offers extra security coverage built into a motion-activated smart light.
  

Monday, June 2, 2025

• Southwest has new rule that changes how you charge your phone mid-flight
  Packing a portable charger for your next flight? Better read up on Southwest's latest policy change.
  

Friday, May 30, 2025

• Is T-Mobile secretly recording your phone's screen? How to check and turn it off
  A new feature has customers worried, but T-Mobile says it's meant to be helpful. Either way, you can disable it. Here's how.
  
• How AI coding agents could destroy open source software
  Imagine a single rogue line of code slipping past your tired eyes - and suddenly your entire app is compromised. AI coding agents could be the silent saboteurs of the next big cybersecurity crisis.
  
• 96% of IT pros say AI agents are a security risk, but they're deploying them anyway
  The same capabilities that make agents much more powerful than traditional chatbots also make them much bigger potential liabilities.
  
• Best home automation systems 2025: I'm a smart home reviewer and these are the top ones
  The top home automation systems combine all your smart home devices in one hub, creating an intuitive interface with smart home convenience to make your life easier.
  

Thursday, May 29, 2025

• Save 20% on this encrypted Kingston portable SSD to lock down your data
  The Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 80 features real-time AES-256 bit encryption, dual read-only modes, and password protection. The 2TB version is on sale right now at Amazon.
  
• Our favorite budget video doorbell gets an upgrade - see what's new with Amazon's Blink
  The second-generation Blink Video Doorbell delivers a wider field of view, enhanced night vision, upgraded person detection, and more.