That Slot On Your Laptop Isn't A Port - Here's What It's Actually For

That small slot with the lock icon on many laptops is easy to ignore, but it has a practical security purpose that can make a ...
Security

Yale and Master Lock Introduce New Pro Smart Locks

Yale and Master Lock have introduced new professional-grade smart lock solutions aimed at multifamily residential and commercial building applications, the companies announced. Both brands are part of ...
Tennessean

Squire Locks USA now offering world-class security at Lowe’s stores nationwide

Squire Locks USA, sister company to British padlock manufacturer Squire, is bringing a selection of its padlocks to Lowe’s stores nationwide. Now, Lowe’s customers will be able to protect their tools ...
MarketWatch

Napco Security Shares Rise After Electronic Locks Boost 2Q Sales

Shares of Napco Security Technologies rose after the company reported higher-than-expected sales and earnings, fueled by demand for its high-tech locking products. The stock gained 11.6% to $41.18 on ...
ZDNet

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

File and folder security is crucial in this day and age. There are apps you can use to heighten the security of your files. These apps are free and available for desktop and mobile devices. The need ...
WBUR

Lock it down or let it be: MIT students mull campus security after professor's killing, Brown shooting

As MIT resumed classes this week, security was top of mind for some students still reeling after last semester ended with one of its famed professors fatally shot off-campus days after a mass shooting ...
CNET

The Best Way to Prevent Fraud: A Guide to Freezing Your Social Security Number

Geoff Williams is a journalist and author. His byline has appeared in numerous publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, LIFE magazine ...
techtimes

Home Network Protection Made Simple: Your Complete Wi-Fi Security Setup Checklist

Master home network protection with our Wi-Fi security setup guide. Discover 10 proven steps to secure your router and protect your devices today. Pixabay, jarmoluk In today's connected world, a ...
CNET

7 Security Camera Spots That Actually Help Intruders (and Where to Put Them Instead)

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...
ZDNet

Your home Wi-Fi isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to lock it down

If you need enhanced privacy, you have options. Instead of thinking about a single machine, think LAN. All of these options are free to use. We live in a time where privacy is something we actually ...
PC Magazine

IT Security News

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) took down its systems for testing 'to be sure they are safe to use' and transitioned to using pen and paper for documentation and patient orders.