In February 2026, cybersecurity has become more than a technical concern—it’s a fundamental business, societal, and national security imperative. As organizations race to adopt AI across every function, the digital attack surface expands dramatically, while threat actors exploit these same technologies to launch faster, more sophisticated assaults. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 … Read more
In February 2026, your home Wi-Fi network is the digital front door to your life—connecting smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, cameras, doorbells, thermostats, and more. A weakly secured network invites neighbors, drive-by attackers, or sophisticated threats to snoop, steal data, slow your connection, or even pivot into your devices. The good news: most modern routers (especially … Read more
In today’s digital world of February 2026, online scams have become more sophisticated and widespread than ever. With AI tools enabling deepfakes, voice cloning, and hyper-realistic impersonations, fraudsters are stealing billions annually—U.S. consumers reported over $12.5 billion in fraud losses in recent years, with trends showing continued escalation, especially in crypto-related schemes reaching estimated $17 … Read more
In February 2026, protecting your PC from malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats doesn’t require spending money. While premium suites offer advanced extras like VPNs or identity theft monitoring, several free antivirus options deliver excellent real-time protection, high detection rates, and minimal system impact. Modern free tools have improved dramatically—many now rival or surpass … Read more
In February 2026, cyber threats have reached unprecedented sophistication. Hackers leverage AI to craft hyper-personalized phishing emails, generate convincing deepfakes for voice/video impersonation, automate ransomware variants, and exploit supply-chain weaknesses faster than ever. Ransomware attacks now frequently combine encryption with data theft and extortion (double/triple extortion), while AI-powered scams compress the window between intrusion and … Read more