Default passwords and outdated routers put your data and home safety at risk. Here's how to secure your Wi-Fi network.

Keeping your home network safe can be daunting, but there are some things you can do without deep knowledge of networking. Your router's starting settings are often set up for user convenience, and ...

We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, ...

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Most people assume their home Wi-Fi is secure. If it has a password, it must be safe. Right? Unfortunately, that confidence is often misplaced. As remote work becomes more common and smart devices ...

If you're hosting a party -- March Madness, anyone? -- and expecting guests, your priority is probably ensuring enough food and drink to go around. But have you considered how many unfamiliar devices ...

At the RSAC 2025 security conference, we gleaned some useful, easy-to-follow tips to keep your network and data safe, no matter your skill level. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, ...

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From vendors offering SASE platforms and next-gen firewalls to those focused on protecting IoT, here’s a look at the 20 network security companies that made our Security 100 for 2025. Whether it’s the ...

Modern security systems include everything from motion, glass break, and entry sensors to smart smoke detectors, doorbell cameras, and smart locks. Many home security systems offer both self and 24/7 ...