Samsung likely won't unveil a Galaxy Ring 2 today – but you can look forward to this instead

Samsung likely won't unveil a Galaxy Ring 2 today – but you can look forward to this instead

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET There’s been plenty of chatter about Samsung debuting a second-generation Galaxy Ring at its Unpacked event today. At last year’s January Samsung Unpacked event, the tech giant gave a sneak peek at its first-ever smart ring that would roll out that summer. Naturally, people are wondering if Samsung will do the same with Galaxy Ring 2.  While a second-generation Galaxy Ring would be exciting, we aren’t convinced it will be coming any time…

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Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit Upgraded to Bypass Security Measures

Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit Upgraded to Bypass Security Measures

A new version of the phishing kit Tycoon 2FA, which uses advanced tactics to bypass multi factor authentication (MFA) and evade detection, has been analyzed by threat researchers at Barracuda. Tycoon 2FA, which first emerged in August 2023, has undergone several updates to enhance its capabilities. The latest version, observed in November 2024, targets Microsoft 365 session cookies to bypass 2FA protections. The creators of the phishing kit have since incorporated several measures to prevent…

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7 rules to follow before installing a home security camera – and where you should never put one

7 rules to follow before installing a home security camera – and where you should never put one

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you’re a subscriber to the Nextdoor app, you’ve seen ample footage of prowling ne’er-do-wells caught in the eye of a video doorbell or home security camera. Hopefully, you don’t have your own first-hand experience with suspicious characters milling around your front porch, or far worse. Also: This battery-powered floodlight camera is exactly what my dark yard needed For good reason, security cameras continue to grow in popularity, and we can expect them…

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The Cyber Resilience Act: How Manufacturers Can Meet New EU Standards and Strengthen Product Security

The Cyber Resilience Act: How Manufacturers Can Meet New EU Standards and Strengthen Product Security

Cybersecurity has become a leading priority for manufacturers of embedded systems and IoT devices. The rapid proliferation of these technologies, combined with their increasing integration into critical infrastructure, has made them prime targets for cyberattacks. In response, the European Union created the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as a landmark regulation to protect the digital ecosystem and ensure security by design throughout the entire lifecycle of products with digital elements (PDEs). The CRA establishes stringent requirements…

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You can control your Chromebook with just a glance now

You can control your Chromebook with just a glance now

Google/ZDNET Chromebooks are becoming more accessible than ever, as you’ll soon be able to navigate with just a glance. Google announced a number of education-focused updates today to Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks, but tucked among them were several accessibility features that are expected to have a wider appeal. Coming to ‘all users’ First up is the ability to control your Chromebook with facial expressions and head movements. Google introduced this feature last December, but it’s just now seeing…

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Passwords Are Out, Biometrics Are In

Passwords Are Out, Biometrics Are In

As more aspects of daily life move online—including financial transactions, government services like mobile driver’s licenses, and digital travel authentication—the weaknesses of traditional remote identity verification methods, such as passwords, have become obvious. This shift highlights the need for more secure and reliable ways to prove who we are in digital interactions since passwords are susceptible to both hacks and corporate data breaches, not to mention inconvenient for users who must frequently reset them. There’s…

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Is classic Outlook crashing when you start or reply to an email? A fix is on the way

Is classic Outlook crashing when you start or reply to an email? A fix is on the way

ZDNET Those of you who use classic Outlook may have noticed the program acting more temperamental than usual. There’s a reason for that. In a recent support article, Microsoft acknowledged that Outlook may crash when you start a new email or when you reply to or forward an existing email. The crash only affects classic Outlook The problem affects only classic Outlook, meaning the version that comes with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, and not the new…

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Samsung will still give you $50 for reserving a Galaxy S25 preorder within the next few hours

Samsung will still give you  for reserving a Galaxy S25 preorder within the next few hours

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung has been everywhere so far this January, from Las Vegas for CES to San Jose for its Unpacked event, where we expect to hear more about the company’s plans for Galaxy AI and the latest S series of smartphones. The phone maker confirmed a few weeks back that the San Jose event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 22 — and the day is here. Also: What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Ultra,…

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73% of UK Education Sector Hit by Cyber-Attacks in Past Five Years

73% of UK Education Sector Hit by Cyber-Attacks in Past Five Years

The UK education sector is a key target for cyber-attacks, with 73% of institutions having experienced at least one cyber-attack or breach in the past five years, according to new ESET research. The cybersecurity firm said that a fifth of institutions surveyed reported three or more cyber incidents. This comes as a UK school in Cheshier, Blacon High School, was forced to temporarily close after falling victim to a ransomware attack on January 17. Meanwhile,…

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