Three phases of malware defense Top tips for securing against malware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world ofmalwareis a huge and evolving expanse. Ransomware tends to be one of the most popular forms of malware discussed, partly because it’s a type of malware that announces itself; most other malware actively tries to avoid detection. If you’ve focused efforts on defending againstransomware, have you also implemented defenses against malware NOT meant to be discovered?...

Travelex website was hit by Sodinokibi ransomware Foreign currency firm facing demand to release its systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Travelex has confirmed thata major cyberattackthat took its business offline last week was caused by ransomware. The foreign exchange giant has revealed it was hit by the notorious Sodinikibi ransomware in an attack on New Year’s Eve, with the criminals behind the attack demanding a $6m payment to restore stolen files....

Twitter will finally let you control who can reply to your tweets No more private account? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AtCES 2020, Twitter has revealed that it’s introducing a feature that will allow you to control who can reply to your tweets. Mashable’s Karissa Bell tweeted from an event held by the company that this new feature will finally allow users to control who replies to their tweets by granting them the ability to limit replies to specific users, for example, followers or those mentioned in the tweet....

Uber and Hyundai are planning to offer flying taxi rides by 2023 Dodge the traffic and hop across the city at 180mph When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AtCES 2020, Uber and Hyundai showed off a full-size mock-up of a flying taxi that both companies hope will be ferrying you above congested city streets by 2023. The electric plane, called Uberdai, will carry a pilot and three passengers up to 60 miles, at speeds of up to 180mph, slashing journey times and helping get cars off the road....

Upgrade your computer’s processor on a budget with the AMD Ryzen 5 down to $115 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grab anAMD Ryzen 5 2600 computer processorwith a Wraith Stealth Cooer on sale for $114.99 at Amazon. This processor was selling for around $130 before Black Friday and has been settling for a more reasonable $120 since then. The drop today is the second lowest price we’ve ever seen....

US makes ‘final push’ in UK 5G Huawei ban bid US Secretary of State to meet Foreign Secretary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The US government is reportedly set to make one last attempt to influence the UK’s decision on whether Huawei can play a role in the rollout of 5G. According to Reuters, US Secretary of Sate Mike Pompeo is expected to hold talks with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Washington later this week, reiterating America’s belief that the vendor is a threat to national security....

What is Amazon SNS? Secure application messaging explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not all “messages” sent by a web or mobile app are meant for end-users. In fact, as you use a social media app like Twitter to schedule an upcoming post, or check your feed on Facebook, there might be thousands of “micro” messages sent to and from the app that are not even readable by humans (or intended for them)....