Google patches Chrome zero‑day under attack

In addition to patching the actively exploited bug, the update also brings fixes for another four security loopholes

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How safe is your USB drive?

What are some of the key security risks to be aware of when using USB flash drives and how can you mitigate the threats?

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Microsoft issues two emergency Windows patches

The flaws, neither of which is being actively exploited, were fixed merely days after the monthly Patch Tuesday rollout

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Week in security with Tony Anscombe

ESET joins global effort to disrupt the infamous Trickbot botnet – Criminals claim to have hijacked thousands of security cameras – Five ways to secure your home office

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Child abductors may use social media to lure victims, FBI warns

School closings and more screen time can ultimately put children at an increased risk of being kidnapped by strangers they met online

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5 things you can do to secure your home office without hiring an expert

You don’t need a degree in cybersecurity or a bottomless budget to do the security basics well – here are five things that will get you on the right track

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Zoom to begin rolling out end‑to‑end encryption

The videoconferencing platform is making the feature available to users of both free and paid tiers

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50,000 home cameras reportedly hacked, footage posted online

Some footage has already appeared on adult sites, with cybercriminals offering lifetime access to the entire loot for US$150

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50,000 home cameras reportedly hacked, footage posted online

Some footage has already appeared on adult sites, with cybercriminals offering lifetime access to the entire loot for US$150

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Attackers chain Windows, VPN flaws to target US government agencies

Bad actors have accessed US elections support systems, although there’s no evidence to suggest that election data has been compromised, say FBI and CISA

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