The next big tech showdown is happening on your wrist – and you shouldn't sleep on it

The next big tech showdown is happening on your wrist – and you shouldn't sleep on it

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Want to catch up on the latest health and wearable tech news? As ZDNET’s editor of health and wearable technology, I keep up with the daily rumors and news of new tech, so you don’t have to. I’ve rounded up some of the week’s most memorable stories on smartwatches and fitness trackers. Keep reading to learn about the latest features landing around your wrist.  From condition detection to condition management  Samsung is seeking…

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Why I recommend this HP laptop to traveling business professionals and creatives

Why I recommend this HP laptop to traveling business professionals and creatives

ZDNET’s key takeaways The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is on sale for $2,199 I highly recommend it to people looking for a laptop with top-performing hardware, a vibrant screen, and a high-quality webcam However, because of its limited port selection, some might find its usability limited without supplementary accessories. Work laptops don’t have to be boring hunks of gray metal. There are plenty of eye-catching models providing engaging experiences. People looking for these devices often…

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Why every business needs a data security strategy

Why every business needs a data security strategy

ThisisEngineering via Unsplash Your sensitive data is under threat. Data breaches frequently result in unauthorized access to confidential customer or employee financial and personal information. Attackers use credentials they have obtained from any number of dodgy ways to get access to a company’s network, moving laterally to extract valuable sensitive information. On the dark web, sensitive data is exchanged at a premium, with personally identifiable information, credit card information, and health data fetching a hefty…

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Stolen with a Click: The Booming Business of PayPal Scams | McAfee Blog

Stolen with a Click: The Booming Business of PayPal Scams | McAfee Blog

In today’s digital age, online payment platforms like PayPal have become essential tools for our everyday transactions. Unfortunately, they’ve also become prime targets for cybercriminals looking to steal personal information and money. McAfee Labs has uncovered a concerning trend with a spike in PayPal-related scams, with February 2025 seeing a dramatic seven-fold increase in fraudulent emails compared to January.  The Current PayPal Scam Landscape  While PayPal works diligently to protect its users, scammers are constantly…

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I've relied on this electric screwdriver for years, and it just got a big upgrade (plus it's on sale)

I've relied on this electric screwdriver for years, and it just got a big upgrade (plus it's on sale)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Bosch Go is on sale for $90, around $10 off the regular price. It features USB-C charging, a vast improvement on the old microUSB port, plus there’s a bigger battery and a ring light on the front to illuminate the workspace. The screwdriver comes in a handy carry case with a selection of bits, so you have everything to do the job in hand. Two years ago, I got myself…

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Hands-On Labs: The Key to Accelerating CMMC 2.0 Compliance

Hands-On Labs: The Key to Accelerating CMMC 2.0 Compliance

INE Security Highlights How Practical, immersive training environments help defense contractors meet DoD cybersecurity requirements Defense contractors are facing increased pressure to meet the Department of Defense’s stringent Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 requirements ahead of 2025 compliance deadlines. INE Security, a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, is highlighting how hands-on cybersecurity labs are proving critical for organizations seeking to achieve compliance efficiently and effectively. This approach addresses a significant pain…

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Groundcover grows funding for eBPF-based observability tech

Groundcover grows funding for eBPF-based observability tech

Groundcover’s expanded eBPF approach goes beyond traditional network monitoring, Azulay said: “eBPF is no longer just about network monitoring. We use it as an x-ray into operations flowing through the kernel of the operating system.”  Groundcover uses eBPF to provide full application-level traces. Azulay explained that the system can see the payload of the request and the response. He noted that, for example, if a user is sending a prompt to OpenAI, Groundcover’s eBPF-based technology will see…

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Microsoft is pushing its controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders

Microsoft is pushing its controversial Recall feature to Windows Insiders

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following a series of delays and pauses, Microsoft is giving its problematic Recall feature another shot. It was tested last fall in the Dev Channel as an early, experimental feature, but it is now gradually rolling out in the Release Preview Channel. Now available in preview In a blog post published Thursday, the company announced that Recall is now available in preview mode for Windows Insiders running Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.3902. Available…

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NVD Revamps Operations as Vulnerability Reporting Surges

NVD Revamps Operations as Vulnerability Reporting Surges

After a tumultuous year marked by internal turmoil and a mounting vulnerability backlog, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) team within the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finally stabilized. However, the NVD is now facing a new challenge: a surge in vulnerability reporting that has sent its backlog soaring, threatening to outpace the team’s revitalized efforts. Tanya Brewer, the NVD Program Manager, and Matthew Scholl, Chief of the Computer Security Division at…

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Smart Meter Security: Best Practices and Emerging Regulations

Smart Meter Security: Best Practices and Emerging Regulations

Smart meters are essential to smart grids, empowering utilities and smart grid managers to provide consumers and energy providers with real-time energy consumption data, transparent billing, and demand side management. Nevertheless, despite the many benefits of smart meters, they, including the larger smart grid, are critical infrastructure, making them ideal targets for hackers. Cyberattacks are growing worldwide, with attacks against critical infrastructure being some of the most prevalent. Research from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that…

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