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There are numerous reasons why setting up a home VPN makes sense, especially when security and privacy are top concerns. A ...

Where your Wi‑Fi router sits in your home can quietly decide whether you get smooth 4K streaming or endless buffering. The ...

Thousands of expired ASUS routers hijacked into “Operation WrtHug” cyber-espionage botnet Chinese state-sponsored actors exploit multiple n-day flaws, using 100-year TLS certificates Compromised ...

Cisco has unwrapped a high-end, 51.2 Tbps router and chip that it says will go a long way toward supporting the distributed AI workloads of today and in the future. Aimed at hyperscalers and large ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

When you sign a contract with an internet provider, they'll typically send you a modem and a router in the mail. But which is which? And how are they different? A modem and a router work in tandem ...

We stay on top of updates for our phones and laptops. Some of us even make sure our smartwatches and security cameras are running the latest firmware. But routers often get overlooked. If it's working ...

The FBI just flagged 13 outdated internet routers that hackers can easily exploit—if yours is on the list, it may already be compromised. If your internet has been lagging, or your home devices acting ...

The FBI has issued a security warning urging owners of old internet routers to replace their equipment, lest they become victims of a cyberattack. The flash notice, issued May 7, said that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The FBI cyber division flash number 20250507-001, and ...