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The current hype, this Christmas and beyond, is the connected toy. Not sure what that means? Well, here are seven things you need to know about this increasingly popular plaything.

You might already have mince pies on the mind as we countdown to Christmas, but cybercrime doesn't sleep and neither should your security solutions. Here is this week's security review – our recap of the biggest, most interesting stories and opinions from the past seven days.

Tis’ the season to be jolly but Christmas is also a happy time of year for cybercriminals looking for their own gifts. We look at what you can do to ensure it’s only Santa that is allowed to bypass your security.

Tech support scams are “still big business”, ESET’s David Harley has previously said. In this guide we look at how fraudsters dupe their victims into handing over cash, while also corrupting their devices.

At home, on the move, on a computer or via a mobile, online shopping habits have changed massively as technology as become more powerful. With Christmas around the corner, we look at some of the key details.

The last seven days in information security have been notable to say the least, with VTech experiencing a major data breach and Google being the subject of a complaint over data gathering practices. Read on for more on both these stories, as well as other highlights of the past week.

Confused about being able to assess the suitability of apps for your children? This handy features highlights some of the key things to look out for.

From biometrics to Dridex in Europe and a fascinating insight into how different nations pay for things online - this week's security review is a busy one.

This introductory guide to online safety offers parents some useful security tips on how to protect their children.