Rene Millman
Rene Millman is a freelance writer and broadcaster who covers cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and the cloud. He also works as a contributing analyst at GigaOm and has previously worked as an analyst for Gartner covering the infrastructure market. He has made numerous television appearances to give his views and expertise on technology trends and companies that affect and shape our lives. You can follow Rene Millman on Twitter.
Latest articles by Rene Millman
![A hacker wearing black gloves using a laptop keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oYDfG52QZQa82XWH3MszoP-320-80.jpg)
UK gov introduces cyber bill designed to clamp down on unsecure devices
By Rene Millman published
News Law could prevent sale of smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys, and other digital devices that fail to meet minimum security requirements
![A heartbeat monitor displayed inside an operating room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/etSbpjhYrzqYeARRyUuAEg-320-80.jpg)
Vast majority of US healthcare web apps vulnerable to attack
By Rene Millman published
News Report suggests patient data is at risk from poor security hygiene
![Holiday season warning](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/93JJQeW43NmARAAuo9DLBE-320-80.jpg)
US government warns of increased risk of ransomware over holiday season
By Rene Millman published
News CISA and FBI issue joint statement warning organizations not to let their guard down
![The website of the US Securities and Exchange Commission displayed on a web browser](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TLghgESqZvMitTd9hraqCC-320-80.jpg)
Investors warned to be vigilant of fake SEC alerts
By Rene Millman published
News Hackers are targeting victims using phone calls and voice mails about cryptocurrency transactions
![Microsoft Exchange logo displayed on a laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MqXqgMPrgtoQ4t3ToK6JDQ-320-80.jpg)
Hackers use SquirrelWaffle malware to hack Exchange servers in new campaign
By Rene Millman published
News Researchers discovered malicious emails being sent as replies to existing email chains
![Sky router flaw](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LyFeUPKuP56BHybDWa4nnE-320-80.jpg)
Sky Broadband took almost 18 months to fix serious router flaw
By Rene Millman published
News Flaw could expose user’s home network to hackers
![Small shopping cart on a keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbhSdm4Wc529nE9bSkiKnH-320-80.jpg)
Hackers use Linux backdoor on compromised e-commerce sites with software skimmer
By Rene Millman published
News Cyber criminals in China control the malware
![The flag of Iran depicted in programming code](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/toxko6qmPMZWuGvhBbaAkW-320-80.jpg)
Iranian hackers ramp up attacks against IT services sector
By Rene Millman published
News Microsoft security researchers warn hacking is part of broader cyber espionage effort
![The TikTok logo on an application store accessed from a smartphone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SWZGB5pCATEVXed2beupWg-320-80.jpg)
TikTok phishing campaign tried to scam over 125 influencer accounts
By Rene Millman published
News Hackers threatened to delete accounts over copyright violations
![Hand hovering over laptop with padlock graphic superimposed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xtx8rK72HcYorinhyiM3Ma-320-80.jpg)
CISA unveils government cyber security response playbooks
By Rene Millman published
News Playbook follows President Biden's April executive order
![A red squirrel eating a nut](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HeejxXrR3v9s9h34igdxxM-320-80.jpg)
Saving red squirrels with AI and cloud computing
By Rene Millman published
Case Studies Cloud, artificial intelligence, and bioacoustics are being brought together to save this beloved animal of the British countryside
![A hacker wearing black gloves using a laptop keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oYDfG52QZQa82XWH3MszoP-320-80.jpg)
Iranian hacking groups are evolving, warns Microsoft
By Rene Millman published
News Cyber espionage groups are increasingly utilizing ransomware to either collect funds or disrupt their targets
![A collection of various coins with cryptocurrency logos embedded onto them](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qutqEErSKwKxiVmG3bmZG6-320-80.jpg)
Cryptomixers are helping hackers to launder ransomware payments
By Rene Millman published
News The services enable cyber criminals to anonymously clean proceeds from illicit activities
![Cookies on a laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fn8Xec42JoDrGYpzdDCN33-320-80.jpg)
What are cookies
By Rene Millman published
In-depth What do they do, how they work, and why does every website want you to accept them?
![The Intel logo on a white flag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tvJSjiHsTCLCBgqEebscYf-320-80.jpg)
Intel CPU flaw could enable hackers to attack PCs, cars, and medical devices
By Rene Millman published
News Vulnerability found in Pentium, Celeron, and Atom processors
![A view of Alibaba's headquarters in China](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DjBmTwzF7YdjYaySeyoa9Z-320-80.jpg)
Alibaba ECS instances targeted in new cryptojacking campaign
By Rene Millman published
News Cyber criminals have been disabling security features in the cloud to mine for Monero
![The Google Cloud company logo fixed onto an office building](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/utnLHzNQbKwEwBSZusw8jh-320-80.jpg)
Genesys and Google Cloud partner to push multiple clouds to enterprises
By Rene Millman published
News The deal will also deepen integration with Google Cloud Contact Center AI
![Smart luggage in an airport](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WU2pBEaBwkiVmaubR8SLpi-320-80.jpg)
Smart luggage is not so smart when it comes to cyber security
By Rene Millman published
News If luggage owners aren’t careful, hackers could use app to steal baggage
![The Windows (start menu) key on a keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YkTwmxGBG6o7HWeSAyFWLF-320-80.jpg)
BazarLoader malware abuses Windows 10 apps in 'Call Me Back' attack
By Rene Millman published
News The highly targeted phishing campaign abuses appxbundle to infect devices
![Malware in code](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vpHsn9vsq2uzXyRNKTvGs4-320-80.jpg)
Millions of routers and NAS devices vulnerable to BotenaGo malware
By Rene Millman published
News The malware takes advantage of 33 different exploits to attack routers and IoT devices
![Palo Alto Networks sign at the Company headquarters in Silicon Valley](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DxXuQ3xUxWNxZauCKsbyo7-320-80.jpg)
Big zero-day flaw found in Palo Alto security appliance
By Rene Millman published
News Vulnerability in GlobalProtect VPN could enable hackers to take control of the security system
![Nuclear power plant behind power lines](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sAYacHDkbrjfh7ZUh3Akj7-320-80.jpg)
83% of critical infrastructure companies have experienced breaches in the last three years
By Rene Millman published
News Survey finds security practices are weak if not non-existent in critical firms
![One person holds a tablet while another uses it to sign a contract](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gyRbuPa27aqpfnEq9g4WVg-320-80.jpg)
Nitro acquires European e-sign SaaS provider Connective
By Rene Millman published
News The deal should propel Nitro into the top three enterprise e-signing providers worldwide
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