ZIP files are being used to bypass security gatewaysZIP files are being used to bypass security gateways

Security researchers at Trustwave have discovered a new phishing campaign that utilized a specially crafted ZIP file, designed to bypass secure email gateways, to distribute the NanoCore RAT.

Users are targeted through a spam email pretending to be shipping information from an Export Operation Specialist of USCO Logistics. Attached to the email is

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Best Buy's Black Friday sale is live: early deals on TVs, laptops, headphones moreBest Buy's Black Friday sale is live: early deals on TVs, laptops, headphones more

While Black Friday 2019 is still three weeks away, Best Buy is getting a headstart with doorbuster deals that are happening right now. You can find massive savings on best-selling items, which include 4K TVs, laptops, headphones, appliances, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping and snag a killer

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The new iPad is looking to repeat last year's epic Cyber Monday dealThe new iPad is looking to repeat last year's epic Cyber Monday deal

Update: Sure enough, the iPad 10.2 is already on sale for a ridiculous price, at least in the US. Already, the iPad is $250 ($80 off) at Best Buy (if you're signed into a normal Best Buy account). That may be as good as it gets, according to our analysis below.

The new iPad 10.2 is Apple's latest iPad and also its cheapest, starting at $329 (£329,

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Helping build secure software is of utmost important to GitHubHelping build secure software is of utmost important to GitHub

During her keynote at the Open Source Summit Europe 2019, Erica Bresica, GitHub’s newly appointed COO, shared that the top thousand projects on the platform have contributions from over 75,000 people. While she addressed the need to protect this ecosystem in the evolving geo-political landscape of the day, in a conversation with us after keynote, E

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PowerWatch 2, the never-needs-recharging smartwatch, is now available to buyPowerWatch 2, the never-needs-recharging smartwatch, is now available to buy

The PowerWatch 2, a smartwatch that draws enough body heat to never need recharging, is officially on sale in the US and UK - and it’s shipping out to folks who preordered.

The smartwatch - or more accurately, a robust fitness watch - is available on the PowerWatch online store. The standard PowerWatch Series 2 comes in a black steel finish with

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New AMD Threadripper CPUs are here, but look out for Black Friday Ryzen deals

New AMD Threadripper CPUs are here, but look out for Black Friday 2019 Ryzen deals.

These high end desktop (HEDT) processors are much more expensive than mainstream processors when they're new. The new Ryzen Threadripper 3970X, for instance is $1,999 (about £1,560, AU$2,900), which is a huge ask, but last year's Threadripper 2970WX is already just

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