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The Evolution of IoT: From Consumer Devices to National Security Risk
SMB Security Enterprise Security Threat Research

The Evolution of IoT: From Consumer Devices to National Security Risk

Remember when the Internet of Things (IoT) was primarily about devices like smart speakers, thermostats, and connected lightbulbs? Today, IoT extends far beyond our homes — into our factories, hospitals, energy grids, and even the defense sector. Securing these devices is now a matter of national security.

Kido Nursery Cyberattack and Children's Images Leaks Lead to Arrests in UK
Industry News Digital Privacy

Kido Nursery Cyberattack and Children's Images Leaks Lead to Arrests in UK

Hackers breached the systems of Kido, a chain of London-based nurseries, and stole data and photographs of around 8,000 children, bringing to life the parents' worst nightmare – that of having the images of their kids out in the wild and possibly on the Dark Net.

WhatsApp ‘Vote for My Child’ Scams Are Rapidly Spreading Across Europe, Bitdefender Lab Warns
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WhatsApp ‘Vote for My Child’ Scams Are Rapidly Spreading Across Europe, Bitdefender Lab Warns

If you’ve ever wondered how someone could lose access to their WhatsApp account in a matter of seconds, the answer lies in cleverly crafted scams. Cybercriminals don’t need advanced malware or sophisticated hacking tools — instead they exploit trust, urgency, and empathy. Bitdefender Labs researcher Razvan Gabriel Gosa has been monitoring a rapidly expanding campaign that exploits WhatsApp users through fraudulent “voting contests” to take over accounts and steal money.  This “Vote for My Child

ChatGPT-4 vs ChatGPT-5: How To Choose the Model That Helps Your Business Best
Very Small Business How to

ChatGPT-4 vs ChatGPT-5: How To Choose the Model That Helps Your Business Best

When GPT-5 launched in August 2025, the internet split in two: some users were thrilled by the upgrades, while others missed the older model's so called warmth and creativity. Social media quickly filled with memes: ChatGPT-4 portrayed as a laid-back, friendly hippy, while ChatGPT-5 as its cold, corporate cousin in a suit. Jokes aside, for small business owners, the real question isn't which one's more fun to chat with but which one actually helps you work smarter and safer right now Related: