Don't connect your smart plug to these 5 household devices - an expert warns

ZDNet roundup highlights a major nationwide Canvas ransomware/data-breach story: the threat actor claims ~275 million stolen records tied to students, teachers, and staff, with guidance on immediate incident-response steps for affected individuals and institutions. Other items include consumer security advice (things not to plug into smart plugs), airline restrictions on portable batteries, and VPN/IoT privacy recommendations. The Canvas incident is the primary actionable security concern — potential large-scale exposure of personal and educational data requiring urgent mitigation.