The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

According to Zscaler’s ThreatLabz 2025 VPN Risk Report discussed at the conference, 81% of organizations plan to implement zero trust strategies within the next 12 months. The RSAC 2025 conference theme “Many Voices. One Community” emphasized the need for unified approaches to security, including zero trust implementation.

Architecture

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Review email/VPN/other logs of likely affected services available from outside the organization to detect any abnormal activity by compromised accounts. Analyze the package to identify all leaked credentials. Check the consultant’s laptop for malware. Run a keyword-based search to identify potential leaked documents.

Risk

Duo's Security Blog

JULY 2, 2025

This indicates that the attacker was either using a VPN to access internal resources (and had therefore already compromised a computer directly), was using a remote access tool to pivot to an internal resource or was an insider threat who already had authorized access.

Authentication

NetSpi Technical

MAY 28, 2025

During a recent host-based penetration test, NetSPI discovered multiple arbitrary SYSTEM file delete vulnerabilities in SonicWall NetExtender for Windows, a popular enterprise VPN client. Of note, was the installed VPN client, SonicWall NetExtender 10.3.1. The previous version of which (10.3.0)

Penetration Testing

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A list of the user IDs permitted to use the firewall for SSL VPN and accounts that were permitted to use a clientless VPN connection. It was a rare and notable event to observe a Linux ELF application being used to try to spread malware across platforms to Windows computers. Passwords were not stored in plain text.

Firewall

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 17, 2025

If a VPN sounds too techy, stick to your mobile data for sensitive transactions. And when buying tickets, be it for tours, events, or transport, use official vendors or reputable sources. But how do you avoid this without leaving the pool? It’s your encrypted tunnel to the internet, shielding your data from prying eyes.

Scams

Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

GitHub , GitLab , or OneNote ) Terminate unnecessary screen-sharing programs (e.g.,

Penetration Testing

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2025

Surfshark VPN : Hides your IP address and encrypts your internet connection, keeping your chats private on public or restricted networks. For extra safety, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) on public networks. Many secure apps, including ExtraSafe, Signal, WhatsApp, and Wire encrypt voice and video calls.

Encryption

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CISA adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog More than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls hacked exploiting recently patched zero-days Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang Threat actor (..)

Cybercrime

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Another likely explanation is the rise in VPN vulnerabilities, as highlighted by the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), meaning more opportunities of attack for threat actors to exploit. This demonstrates how threat actors are willing to exploit even the most sensitive of events for malicious purposes.

Cyber Attacks

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2025

Surfshark VPN : Hides your IP address and encrypts your internet connection, keeping your chats private on public or restricted networks. For extra safety, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) on public networks. Many secure apps, including ExtraSafe, Signal, WhatsApp, and Wire encrypt voice and video calls.

Encryption

Zero Day

JULY 10, 2025

You can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $25 now through Friday, July 11 -- a longer shopping period than previous Prime Day events. However, you can expect to shop deals after the event as well.  FAQs When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?   Are products really cheaper on Prime Day? 

Wireless

Zero Day

JULY 10, 2025

  I've seen some sweet discounts on health trackers during my time as an editor covering these events. To get in on the deals hype, other brands will discount their products during Prime Day to boost overall sales.    Are health trackers really cheaper on Prime Day?    Should I buy a smartwatch or a smart ring?

Retail

Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

A continuation of the events stemming from UK giving a secret order to Apple to incorporate backdoors for iCloud , regardless of whether ADP was enabled. Privacy Services Brave iOS update brings Smart Proxy and Kill Switch AlternativeTo This has more to do with Brave's VPN service rather than its browser.

Surveillance

Zero Day

JULY 10, 2025

Sony 85-inch Bravia XR 4K UHD TV : $1,400 (save $700 at Best Buy): If you need a massive screen for upcoming sports events, check out the $700 discount on a Sony 85-inch model. Amazon announced that its July Prime Day event will return in over 20 countries, including Ireland for the first time.   Where will Prime Day take place?

Retail

GlobalSign

AUGUST 1, 2025

Keeping Systems Agile: In the event of a breach or other security concerns, you want your system to respond quickly. Many non-browser clients, like VPNs, IoT devices, internal apps, and legacy systems, also depend on SSL/TLS to establish secure connections. So how do they keep up with shorter certificate lifespans?

IoT

Zero Day

JULY 10, 2025

Also, the Google Home app is your hub for seeing three hours of free event video, two-way communication, and 24/7 live monitoring. During Amazon's sale event, many other retailers will activate their own sales to compete for your business. Walmart's summer savings event begins on July 8, 2025, and ends on July 13, 2025.

Wireless

Zero Day

JULY 11, 2025

This year, Amazon Prime Day is a four-day sales event for Prime members. Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition : $200 (save $70 at Best Buy): This device was made specifically for kids with an included puffy cover, a big, 11-inch screen, and the Samsung Kids app with parental controls built in.    FAQs When is Amazon Prime Day 2025?

Retail

Zero Day

JULY 29, 2025

The one caveat to using OpenSnitch is that you must have it running, and you'll need to watch the Events tab to see if there's any unnecessary outgoing traffic. Creating a new rule based on an application. Jack Wallen/ZDNET And that's it. Also:  Want to save your old computer?

Artificial Intelligence

Zero Day

JULY 11, 2025

The major sales event started on July 8 and will continue until July 11, which is two days longer than usual.  This is a massive sales event where tech brands roll out many discounts for a wide selection of products, namely computer monitors. Just a reminder that today is the final day for the event.

Retail

Zero Day

JULY 7, 2025

"  Watch out for the agents It was also suggested at the event that agentic AI could simplify rather than exacerbate complexity.  "A strong governance framework and ongoing investment in training and tools will ensure teams can harness AI's transformative power without losing control." 

Artificial Intelligence

Zero Day

JULY 11, 2025

We're monitoring everyone's sale prices during the event to update you on the most worthwhile ones. It's also a good time to get a good deal on combos that come with the power station and an expansion battery and/or solar panels. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?

Artificial Intelligence

Malwarebytes

JUNE 25, 2025

However, in September 2024, the US Commission on Civil Rights highlighted the significant risks of unregulated facial recognition, particularly for marginalized communities, and called for rigorous testing, transparency, and prompt action in the event of any discovered discrepancies or biases.

Technology

Zero Day

JULY 29, 2025

brings faster file systems, improved confidential memory support, and more Rust support Linux continues to grow bigger and better.   Also: The best VPN services (and how to choose the right one for you) Looking ahead, Torvalds warns that things may not go so smoothly with the 6.17

Artificial Intelligence

Zero Day

JULY 1, 2025

Experimentation with tools and platforms Whether it's installing any of the hundreds of available Docker containers , tinkering with a pfSense firewall, or familiarizing yourself with SIEM (security information and event management), you can try these technologies out, learn at your own pace, and have a story to tell when you're done.

Password Management

Zero Day

JUNE 25, 2025

Instead of sending your phone a notification that alerts you to motion or a detected person, the Ring app will generate a description of the event. " The Ring Video Description feature processes your video to distinguish what was captured by the camera.

Password Management

WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 6, 2025

Hosted in the National Stadium, otherwise known as the Bird’s Nest, and directed by House of Flying Daggers filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the event had a reported budget of $300 million and featured 15,000 volunteer performers, including 2,008 choreographed drummers. Protect your devices.

Surveillance

Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Although the doorbell comes with 8GB of built-in local storage (enough for up to 60 days of event recordings), you need to add a Eufy Security HomeBase to get the most out of it. This doorbell features two cameras to give you complete visibility of the person at your door and any packages left on your porch, all with no monthly fees.

Password Management

Zero Day

JULY 1, 2025

I went hands-on with the Phone 3 at Nothing's launch event in London, and here's why it's poised to make a splash in an ever-competitive market. More on that later.

Password Management

Zero Day

JULY 17, 2025

Powering it with a gas generator is particularly useful in the event of an outage during a storm, which may mean your solar panels don't get enough sunlight through stormy clouds. You can use any 240V gas generator model via an SS2-50 port with the Ocean Pro system.

Backups

Zero Day

JUNE 12, 2025

At ZDNET we attend all of the major tech events, closely track tech trends, go hands-on with the newest products, and talk to experts everyday. You'll also learn the list of features we can't wait to install on our devices.

Password Management

Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

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Password Management

Zero Day

JUNE 25, 2025

Triggers can be opened applications, battery/power, call/SMS, connectivity, date/time, device, events, etc.  Jack Wallen/ZDNET 3. Add a trigger To begin, you must add a trigger for the macro.

Password Management

Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

This year, Amazon's annual summer Prime-exclusive sales event runs July 8-11. Anyone with a Prime membership or Prime membership trial during these dates is eligible for select savings. 

Password Management

Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Best iPadOS 26 features announced at WWDC 2025 Apple These are the best iPadOS 26 features that Apple unveiled during its yearly WWDC event. Apple Intelligence (AI) features for iPadOS Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple Intelligence was the main event at WWDC 2024; this year, it was more of a supporting character.

Password Management

Zero Day

JULY 29, 2025

PT Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple introduced iOS 26 to the public at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference event in early June, and since then, has been polishing the software with developers for the eventual beta release. Using the first option creates an event in the Calendar app with details such as event name, time, and duration.

Software

Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

I generally choose a 30-second timeout for most occasions, but sometimes I'll bring it down to 15 seconds to make it through tech events like the Consumer Electronics Show. That fact makes the screen timeout setting one of the easiest ways to change battery life on smartphones.

Password Management