A virus-infected computer can be a huge problem for consumers. In fact, malware is the primary problem computer users face regularly despite the many anti-virus programs out there. One of the easiest ...

Do you know that malware can enter your PC through your USB drive? Yes, every time you connect a USB drive to your computer system, it is at risk of getting malware, and the reason could be the ...

While mobile-based 2FA (2-Factor Authentication) is better than nothing, it is vulnerable to attack. Hardware-based systems do away with that, and offer the best possible security for your online ...

Researchers have uncovered a fundamental flaw in the design of the USB specification that could have a significant impact on day-to-day computing. At the very least, it should call into question the ...

Enhance your Windows 11 security by using a USB security key. You can either buy a physical key like YubiKey or convert a regular USB drive into a security key using software like USB Raptor. This ...

Most USB devices have a fundamental security weakness that can be exploited to infect computers with malware in a way that cannot easily be prevented or detected, security researchers found. The ...

I have all but moved on from password to passkeys, where possible, as a safer alternative to typing a long string of characters. But there's a caveat: if someone gains physical access to your computer ...

Shopping for stronger USB port control? Some criteria to consider when it’s time to rein in thumb drives and other pesky critters USB ports are a fact of life in modern IT–which means they are also a ...

It's a common scene from TV: Our hero sneaks into the villain's office, plugs in a USB stick and — flash! — all the secret plans to conquer Chicago are sucked down into the thumb-drive. The only ...

“Where’s Andrea?” That was the question on the lips of attendees at this week’s No Such Con security conference. They were looking for Andrea Barisani, Chief Security Engineer of Italian security ...

If you're looking for a slightly different approach to bolstering your Linux server security, you might try disabling USB support. Jack Wallen shows you how on Ubuntu Server 16.04. This may sound like ...