Don't connect your smart plug to these 5 household devices - an expert warns
2026-05-09T08:52:17Z•f627f6ed9a918225465c8c023a16e2752576dbd4965f9ce499921f691b1795ad
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What happened
Collection of ZDNet consumer-tech stories with several security-relevant items: a major Canvas ransomware/data-breach story where the attacker claims ~275 million student/staff records were stolen and guidance on six immediate remediation steps; an expert warning about safety/IoT risks from connecting certain high-draw devices to smart plugs; new American Airlines restrictions on portable batteries (safety/compliance implications for travel); and guidance on VPNs and privacy tools for travelers. No specific software vulnerabilities or CVE identifiers are referenced in the feed.
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- Source ID
- zdnet_security
- Record identifier
- f627f6ed9a918225465c8c023a16e2752576dbd4965f9ce499921f691b1795ad
- Enrichment time
- 2026-05-09T08:52:17Z
- AI-assisted enrichment
- Yes
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