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ZDNET When you think of phishing emails, you probably think of the crude, grammatically flawed, easy-to-spot samples that go straight to your junk folder. I regret to inform you that those weak “spray and pray” campaigns are yesterday’s news. The crooks haven’t gotten smarter, but their tools have. Also: These phishing attacks are targeting Mac browsers – how to protect yourself With the help of generative AI, online scammers have become dramatically better at crafting and…

PM Images/Getty Images I have given hundreds of cybersecurity-related webcasts and presentations, written hundreds of cybersecurity-related articles, and been involved in hundreds of one-on-one cybersecurity-related meetings with clients. Someone will always respond, comment, or protest that their business is too small for a hacker’s attention. Small target illusion But none of these folks understand the economics of a hack when it comes to small businesses. There isn’t a random guy out there who’s decided to…

You can order an iPhone 15 directly from Apple, which is an excellent option if you don’t want a carrier lock.  The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are thinner than their legacy counterparts. They come equipped with a USB-C port, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and the Dynamic Island camera design. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with Apple’s new A17 Pro CPU, a faster neural engine, and camera improvements,…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  The Amazon Big Spring Sale is happening from March 25 through March 31, so deals end tonight.  Are robot vacuums really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Yes, robot vacuums are actually cheaper during Amazon sales. Prices often reach all-time lows during Prime Day events and the Amazon Big Spring Sale. You can find robot vacuum discounts sporadically throughout the year, but these big sales events tend to feature the biggest…

We aim to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. ZDNET offers 33 years of experience, 30 hands-on product reviewers, and 10,000 square feet of lab space to ensure we bring you the best of tech.  In 2025, we refined our approach to deals, developing a measurable system for sharing savings with readers like you. Our editor’s deal rating badges are affixed to most of our deal content, making it easy to…

When is Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025?  Amazon’s Spring Sale runs through Monday, March 31.  Are laptops really cheaper during Amazon sales?  Absolutely. Retailers and manufacturers have plenty of reasons to discount their laptops: new models coming out, overstock in a particular configuration, etc. Now, many of these discounted events align with Amazon’s sales, allowing retailers to clear inventory as part of the sale events.  How did we choose these Spring Sale deals? ZDNET only writes…

HP/ZDNET The HP Victus 16 is a solid gaming laptop built with an AMD Ryzen 7 8000 series CPU, RTX 4070 graphics card, and 16GB of RAM. Now, Best Buy has this 16-inch model at 40% off. That means you can save $600 and pay just $900 for an excellent gaming laptop that won’t break the bank.  Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale deals live now This Victus 16 configuration includes an Nvidia GeForce RTX…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra normally retails for $650 on Amazon, although it occasionally goes on sale. It’s a stylish-looking smartwatch with a slew of safety features and a long-lasting battery. However, it’s only available in a single size (47mm, to be exact), meaning it may not be a good fit for folks with smaller wrists. At Best Buy, the Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra received an over 35% discount, dropping all the…

Over the last year, I’ve used fitness wearables to dial into my workout regimen, and they have totally improved my health journey. Smartwatches and smart rings have helped me track my progress over time, monitor my vitals, better understand my post-workout recovery, and stay motivated to keep my activity streaks alive. If you’re honing into your fitness routine or want to learn more about your daily activity patterns, a health tracker is worth trying —…

Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images I’ve been using Linux for a very long time, and from day 1, the terminal window and command-line interface (CLI) have been an integral part of my work. At the same time, I’ve learned that it’s OK to have a bit of fun with the terminal window. Over the years, I’ve done just that. Let me paint a picture. Also: This is the most helpful new Linux tool…