Cybersecurity

Wireless networks have become ubiquitous in our lives, from our homes to public spaces and even our cars. A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a type of network that allows devices to connect and communicate without the need for cables.

Zoom has released a patch for a macOS problem that might allow a hacker to take control of a user's operating system (via MacRumors). Zoom admits the issue (CVE-2022-28756) in an update to its security notice and says a remedy is available in version 5.11.5 of the Mac app, which you can (and should) download now.

In the real world, our doors have locks and our payment cards have PINs to protect us from intruders and from theft. The same level of protection applies to our digital lives and so here are 10 easy ways to take to protect your online privacy and security.