Ransomware continued to dominate cyberattacks in 2021 as attackers focused on making quick money by locking up data, rather than stealing it. Attacks involving ransomware, which involves malicious code scrambling the data on a victim’s computer, increased 13% for the year, equaling the rise of the previous five years combined, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data …

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. What’s happening Apple’s announced plans to hold a public keynote presentation for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m. PT. Why it matters Apple typically uses its WWDC presentation to announce major software updates coming later in the …

Windows 11 is here and ready for you. Last August, Microsoft estimated that “all eligible devices [will] be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.” Microsoft beat that timeframe with the general deployment of Windows 11 on May 17. In January, Microsoft announced that users are upgrading to Windows 11 at twice the rate they did for Windows 10. The …

Trimming back expenses in light of soaring gas and grocery prices? There’s a good chance your entertainment budget is taking a hit you’re asking yourself if you really need every streaming service out there. Whether you’ve been a longtime Netflix subscriber, have Disney Plus for your kids, or break up and make up with HBO Max, you found a groove with …

Waze said Tuesday that the navigation app has integrated Apple Music into its Waze Audio Player. The new integration allows users to access “90 million songs, tens of thousands of curated playlists, Apple Music Radio and more,” according to a blog post.  Adding Apple Music to the Waze Audio Player enables drivers listen to music and receive navigation without having …

Asus on Tuesday unveiled the ROG Swift 500Hz, the world’s first 500Hz Nvidia G-Sync display. The 24-inch gaming monitor‘s ultrafast refresh rate is designed with competitive gaming at 1080p in mind. It didn’t reveal the price or release date for ROG Swift 500Hz. “The ROG Swift 500Hz draws frames more than eight times faster than typical 60Hz displays in a …

There is so, so much wine in the world. More choice is almost always a good thing, but all that inventory can result in a lot of questions, even when you know what kind of wine you like. If you have a great wine store with knowledgeable and honest employees, that certainly helps. But if you’re braving it alone, a …

What’s happening Pokemon Go maker Niantic is expanding its AR software to blanket the world with a 3D map for apps and games. Why it matters Many big tech companies are currently linking maps to AR-ready location data, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Snap and Meta, in advance of AR glasses plans. What’s next Niantic’s working with a wave of developers …

Everyone has their own unique preferences when it comes to the best way to listen to music. But whether you prefer the convenience of wireless earbuds, the immersive sound of over-ear headphones or you like to blast it out loud with a portable speaker, there’s something for you at Target’s massive ongoing audio sale. Right now, Target is offering up …

Verizon is adjusting some of its fees for consumers and business users. On May 16 the nation’s largest carrier announced that it will be raising the administrative fees for consumer accounts by $1.35 per voice line to $3.30 per line, per month starting on its users’ June billing cycle. After earlier telling CNET that it isn’t adjusting the fees for …