Davey Winder
With four decades of experience, Davey is one of the UK's most respected cybersecurity writers and a contributing editor to PC Pro magazine. He is also a senior contributor at Forbes. You can find him at TechFinitive covering all things cybersecurity.
Ransomware tactics 2024: why you need to protect yourself differently
New ransomware reports show how the gangs are shifting their methods. Here's how you need to fight back against ransomware tactics in 2024
Don’t call it quishing but, please, do take it seriously
Is that a genuine QR code you see before you? Better make sure, or you'll be the latest victim of a quishing attack
Trump may not have been silenced by DDoS attacks, but your business could be
While DDoS attacks didn't affect X, they're hurting businesses in the real world - protect yourself now or you could be the next victim
Windows Downdate attack exploits Windows Update to ‘unpatch’ secure devices
Thought your Windows PC was secure because it was fully updated? As Davey Winder reveals, the Windows Downdate attack means you must think again.
Critical vulnerability bypassing Windows SmartScreen warning shows why layered security defences matter
A high-rated vulnerability bypassed Windows' SmartScreen warning, analysis shows, but this only emphasises need for layered protection
King’s Speech moves cybersecurity in the right direction
The King’s Speech has given us a much better idea of how the new Labour government will tackle cybersecurity challenges
Internet Explorer zero-day stealthily targets Windows 10 and 11 users
Security researchers at Check Point have revealed a zero-day exploit that has been using Internet Explorer to install malware for at least a year.
CocoaPods and the biggest Apple app exploit that never was (probably)
Security researchers have revealed a bunch of decade-old vulnerabilities in the open-source CocoaPods dependency manager used to develop iOS and macOS apps
US federal agency warns that VPNs might not be secure enough for your business
Is your VPN secure enough? The CISA thinks the answer may be no, and Davey Winder can't help but agree as he casts his eye over recent attacks
Qilin apologises to NHS victims for attack but demands $50 million ransom anyway
Attackers of NHS pathology service provider says sorry to the victims of its attack, blames the government - and still wants its money