Default passwords and outdated routers put your data and home safety at risk. Here's how to secure your Wi-Fi network.

Researchers have found that the extra wireless network you set up for visitors may not isolate devices the way router makers ...

As the industry has gotten better at locking down endpoint devices such as laptops, threat actors are finding new ways to infiltrate an organization’s systems—and they’re seeing more and more success.

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a public service announcement on June 5, 2025, warning that cybercriminals are actively exploiting everyday smart home devices to conduct illegal operations.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- More than ever this year, attackers are crossing siloes to find entry points across the full spectrum of devices, operating systems, and embedded firmware forming the basis for the ...

Cybersecurity trends, incidents and tips are everyday stories in business technology media, and consumers are regularly reminded to keep their computers and smartphones updated and to carefully ...

Reused passwords, a lack of network segmentation, and poor sanitization processes make the Internet of Things' attack surfaces more dangerous.

That USB port on your router looks useful, but plugging in the wrong device can create security and performance problems ...

Network security is not just for IT professionals. Even home users need to keep their networks secure to prevent unauthorized people from, for example, hogging their broadband, installing malware that ...