Fortinet targets branch offices with upgraded firewalls

Fortinet targets branch offices with upgraded firewalls

Fortinet has refreshed its branch office firewalls, adding power and features to its next-generation FortiGate G-series devices. Three new boxes in the FortiGate G Series portfolio – the 70G, 50G, and 30G – include integrated firewall, intrusion prevention, malware and ransomware protection, SD-WAN, and switching capabilities, all of which can be managed via the vendor’s FortiManager centralized management platform. FortiManager lets customers create and deploy security policies across multiple firewalls, simplifying administration in large, distributed…

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I underestimated these Shokz' open-ear headphones – they're now an everyday favorite

I underestimated these Shokz' open-ear headphones – they're now an everyday favorite

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shokz OpenFit 2 are available for $179 in Beige and Black. These open-ear true wireless earbuds deliver meaningful upgrades from the first generation, offering high performance in almost any environment. Wearing glasses causes the ear hooks to become unstable, affecting the earbuds’ fit and sound quality. more buying choices Open-ear headphones are not my jam. Even when working out, I prefer in-ear earbuds, mainly because they shut out the world and…

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Our favorite AirPods Pro 2 are $80 off at Walmart right now

Our favorite AirPods Pro 2 are  off at Walmart right now

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Apple recently unveiled new AirPods, and while you might be considering buying the brand’s latest headphones, you shouldn’t forget about the sweet, sweet discounts that activate on earlier models once Apple releases new hardware — especially if you’re looking for a new pair of high-quality noise-canceling earbuds. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation), which are some of our favorite earbuds and our top pick out of the AirPods lineup, keep getting a lower and…

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Europol Cracks Down on Global Child Abuse Network “The Com”

Europol Cracks Down on Global Child Abuse Network “The Com”

A global law enforcement effort has led to the arrest of two suspected leaders of an extremist online group accused of grooming and coercing minors into acts of violence and sexual exploitation. Authorities in the US arrested the individuals on January 30 as part of a broader Europol-coordinated crackdown on “The Com” organization, an international online network of child abusers and violent extremists. According to investigators, the two arrested individuals, aged 23 and 41, were…

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The super-secure SSD is not just hacker-proof, but also water and dust resistant

The super-secure SSD is not just hacker-proof, but also water and dust resistant

ZDNET’s key takeaways This is one of the most secure SSDs on the market today The drive comes in a range of storage capacities so you only pay for what you need The drives aren’t cheap, especially at the higher end of the capacity spectrum. There are a lot of secure storage drives (SSDs) out there, and plenty of drives that can withstand water and dust, but drives that protect your data from everything are…

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AT&T tells you why a business is calling now, thanks to this feature update

AT&T tells you why a business is calling now, thanks to this feature update

ZDNET Making sure you get to that important call (and avoid unwanted ones) is about to get a little easier if you’re an AT&T customer on Android. Also: How to clear your Android phone’s cache and make it feel like new Starting soon, you’ll be able to see why a business is calling you on the incoming call screen. How it works To enroll, businesses will have to sign up for TruContact Branded Call Display. When…

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Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024

Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024

Ransomware payments took an unexpected plunge in 2024, dropping 35% to approximately $813.55 million — despite payouts surpassing $1 billion for the first time in 2023. The decline was largely driven by a series of successful law enforcement takedowns and improved cyber hygiene, which enabled more victims to refuse payment, according to blockchain platform Chainalysis. The drop came as a surprise, considering the upward trend seen earlier in the year. In fact, ransomware actors extorted…

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Cisco Live Amsterdam: discover the power of IT/OT collaboration for digitizing industrial operations

Cisco Live Amsterdam: discover the power of IT/OT collaboration for digitizing industrial operations

Industrial networks are in the limelight – the target of escalating cyberattacks and the enabler for AI-driven processes behind real-time decision-making and autonomous operations. At Cisco Live Amsterdam 2025, IT pros can explore how to join forces with their operational technology (OT) counterparts to accelerate their digitization journey while building the industrial infrastructure required to scale up their AI strategy. To help you plan your time at Cisco Live Amsterdam, I’ve listed a sampling of…

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WordPress ASE Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Site Security

WordPress ASE Plugin Vulnerability Threatens Site Security

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Admin and Site Enhancements (ASE) plugin for WordPress, affecting both free and pro versions up to 7.6.2.1. The flaw allows users to regain higher-level access privileges, posing a serious security risk. The issue has been patched in version 7.6.3 and is tracked as CVE-2025-24648 and CVE-2024-43333. The ASE plugin, with over 100,000 active installations, is designed to enhance WordPress admin workflows. The security flaw originates from the “View…

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