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Stop routing Ethernet cables like this—the connector fails every time
This Ethernet cable routing mistake puts all the stress in the worst possible place
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These free and open-source apps can replace what Microsoft charges you $10 a month for
If you only use a handful of Microsoft apps, these free, open-source alternatives could give you a way out of the subscription.
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4 Android settings to disable for a better Android Auto experience
Four tiny switches, noticeably less nonsense.
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Best early Prime Day laptop deals: The best bargains we’ve found so far
Amazon Prime Day is almost here. These are the best laptop deals I've found (so far).
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These 5 Linux command-line tools let you work with Excel spreadsheets from the terminal
Filtering, querying, visualizing, and editing: these tools do the lot.
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I replaced 5 specialized tools with a single RIDGID wet/dry vac
A multipurpose solution that saves money and often performs better.
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Frontline Education breach exposes school district employee data
Frontline Education is notifying school districts of a data breach after attackers exploited a vulnerability in third-party software to gain unauthorized access to its systems and steal employee…
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Your phone never actually sleeps (here's what it's doing all night)
Here's what drains your battery before you wake up.
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This compact router easily fits into a carry-on and is under $150
Get great speeds no matter where you're traveling this holiday season
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Warlock ransomware breach SharePoint in water, telecom operator attacks
The China-linked ransomware group Warlock targeted a water utility, a telecom provider, a regional government body, and a university by exploiting SharePoint vulnerabilities to gain initial access.
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I didn't expect this mini PC to replace my NAS, Raspberry Pi, and smart home hub
I didn't expect this little box to become responsible for my entire house.
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The best early October Prime Day tech deals under $10
Don't have much to spend on October Prime Day? These tech deals from brands like Acer, Logitech, and Belkin are all under $10 and worth buying.
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Cybersecurity Alerts
Review current information about scams, phishing, ransomware, software vulnerabilities, data breaches, and online safety.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthen Your Defenses Before an Attack
CISA’s annual campaign highlights steps businesses can take to strengthen cybersecurity, prepare for incidents and keep operations running.
Read Alert: Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthen Your Defenses Before an Attack (opens in a new tab)Kiteworks, Citrix Incidents Show Challenge of Zero-Day Response
One company told customers to power down its platform, while the other remained mum on reported attacks prior to releasing a patch for its product.
Read Alert: Kiteworks, Citrix Incidents Show Challenge of Zero-Day Response (opens in a new tab)SWIFT Banking & Government Middleware Enables RCE
Patch middleware vulnerabilities now to avoid hardware-based MFA exploits in ultra-sensitive environments.
Read Alert: SWIFT Banking & Government Middleware Enables RCE (opens in a new tab)Europe Arrests Suspected KillSec Leader in Ransomware Probe
European authorities arrested three suspects and seized KillSec servers, domains and 110TB of data in a probe into 1,000 ransomware attacks.
Read Alert: Europe Arrests Suspected KillSec Leader in Ransomware Probe (opens in a new tab)AI is giving attackers a head start, Microsoft warns
Microsoft warns AI is accelerating cyberattacks, from vulnerability discovery and phishing to malware and autonomous intrusions.
Read Alert: AI is giving attackers a head start, Microsoft warns (opens in a new tab)Cybersecurity is the Infrastructure Africa is Forgetting to Build
In June 2024, a ransomware attack on South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service rendered patient records inaccessible, disrupted diagnostics and forced hospitals to cancel surgeries. The incident was…
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CISA launches ‘Securing the Next 250’ campaign to strengthen critical infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience
CISA launches ‘Securing the Next 250’ campaign to strengthen critical infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience.
Read Alert: CISA launches ‘Securing the Next 250’ campaign to strengthen critical infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience (opens in a new tab)Critical FortiMail Zero-Day Flaw Exploited in Attacks Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Writes
Fortinet says attackers are exploiting a FortiMail flaw that lets unauthenticated users write arbitrary files via crafted HTTP requests.
Read Alert: Critical FortiMail Zero-Day Flaw Exploited in Attacks Allows Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Writes (opens in a new tab)CISA Outlines Steps for Critical Infrastructure During Cybersecurity Awareness Month -- Security Today
Updated resources emphasize account protection, employee training and plans to maintain essential services during cyber incidents.
Read Alert: CISA Outlines Steps for Critical Infrastructure During Cybersecurity Awareness Month -- Security Today (opens in a new tab)Cybersecurity expert warns of phishing scams and AI risks
A Penn State cybersecurity expert warns people to protect their privacy by avoiding unexpected email links, calls and text messages from unknown numbers. Joseph Squillace also cautions against…
Read Alert: Cybersecurity expert warns of phishing scams and AI risks (opens in a new tab)California attorney general issues investigative subpoena to OpenAI
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, starting a probe into the startup as part of a broader inquiry into potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities…
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued an investigative subpoena to OpenAI, starting a probe into the startup an as part of a broader inquiry into potential cybersecurity…
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Quick Technology Tips
Three simple habits can prevent many common technology and security problems.
Protect Your Accounts
Enable multifactor authentication and use unique passwords.
Keep Devices Updated
Install operating system, browser, and security updates promptly.
Back Up Important Files
Maintain at least one backup that is separate from the primary computer.
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