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HPE Threat Labs spot industrialised cybercrime surge

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HPE Threat Labs warns cybercrime now runs like big business, as AI-fuelled, industrial-scale attacks hammer government and finance.
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HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business

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HPE warns cybercriminals now run attacks like global enterprises, using repeatable workflows, automation and AI to outpace defences.
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Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

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Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
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Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.
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Firewalla Orange brings portable Wi-Fi 7 Zero Trust

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.
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Experts urge security checks on new Christmas gadgets

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Security experts warn new Christmas smart gadgets could expose personal data, urging buyers to change defaults and tighten app permissions.
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Shoppers warned of rising online scams as Black Friday nears

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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UK shoppers warned to stay vigilant against rising online scams as Black Friday spending nears USD $80 billion amid surging fraud risks.
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Firewalla App 1.66 brings zero trust, AI insights & new parental tools

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Firewalla App 1.66 launches with Zero Trust device protection, AI insights, and new parental controls, enhancing network security for homes and small businesses.
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Hundreds of printers at risk after security flaws uncovered

Sat, 28th Jun 2025
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Security flaws in 742 printer models from Brother and others risk remote attacks; users urged to update firmware and change default passwords immediately.