Check Point unearths critical SigRed bug in Windows DNS
All versions of Windows Server from 2003 to 2019 are vulnerable to a newly identified vulnerability, dubbed SigRed, in Windows DNS, the domain name system service provided by Microsoft in...
IPVanish removes VPN limit on connections
One of the most popular VPN services around today has announced it is removing its device limit, allowing customers to connect as many items as they like.The move from IPVanish...
UK bans Huawei from 5G networks in “victory for the Trump administration”
The UK government today announced a ban on Huawei equipment in 5G wireless networks, along with a plan to urge home-Internet providers to stop buying Huawei gear. The UK government's...
European Court to decide legality of EU-US data sharing in dispute between Schrems and Facebook
Europe’s top court will decide on Thursday whether the legal agreements used by companies to share data between Europe, the US and other countries are in breach of European law....
Virgin is offering £50 Amazon vouchers with its bargain fibre broadband deals
Virgin might be one of the best internet providers when it comes to speeds but its higher than average prices make it a no go for those looking for cheap...
Malware stashed in China-mandated software is more extensive than thought
Three weeks ago, security researchers exposed a sinister piece of malware lurking inside tax software that the Chinese government requires companies to install. Now there’s evidence that the high-stealth spy...
This device keeps Alexa and other voice assistants from snooping on you
Enlarge / LeakyPick as it monitors a network that has an Amazon Echo connected.Mitev, et al. As the popularity of Amazon Alexa and other voice assistants grows, so too does...
Appetite for enterprise datacentre expansions dampens in face of Covid-19, research shows
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has led to marked dampening in appetite from enterprises when it comes to investing in expanding their in-house datacentres, research suggests. According to thesummer edition of...
Cloud vs Onprem: where should your server be?
Every day somewhere in the world servers are coming to the end of life. IT departments are confronted with the decision of whether to replace them or migrate to cloud...
Google bans ads for stalkerware apps—with some exceptions
Enlarge / Google's corporate headquarters. Google is trying to make it a little harder for a determined stalker to spy remotely on their spouse, partner, or ex by prohibiting advertising...