Public Wi-Fi isn't going away, and it's widely used, so the Internet just adapted to its existence and implemented security measures, so it's way less risky to use. Risks still exist—a hacker can ...

If you think your router is being used to conduct malicious activity, try using IP Check, which alerts you if your IP address has been observed scanning the internet as part of a botnet or residential ...

One option that’s easy to overlook is remote management of the router. This allows you (or anyone with your credentials) to manage your router from outside your network. While convenient, it opens a ...

Streaming devices, such as Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts, collect personal data for various purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.

The Pixel Watch 4 has dual-band, multi-frequency GPS and an accurate heart rate sensor, making it a capable fitness tracker. Riding a bike while looking at your wrist is not the safest way to ride, ...

Cron persistence is a common Linux malware technique. Learn how it works, how to detect it, and how to remove malicious cron ...

Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) is behind a years-long campaign targeting energy, telecommunications, and tech ...

Smart home appliances can be a major help in the house, but they're also a point of attack for hackers — unless you take all the necessary precautions.

Modern routers are considered secure access points to the internet, but are also repeatedly exploited for attacks. Hackers can take over routers, for example, to create a bot network unnoticed and use ...