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3 nostalgic Paramount+ movies to check out this week (August 24-30)
An autobiographical rock tour, a sci-fi classic Mars trip with Arnold, and a slasher film worth revisiting for a fallen star.
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This hybrid SUV gives you standard AWD and 35 mpg for under $40,000
Most hybrid SUVs force buyers to compromise, but this Subaru delivers efficiency, space, and standard AWD without breaking the $40,000 mark.
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Unpatched Calix flaw lets hackers bypass NAT to expose internal devices
An unpatched vulnerability in Calix GS7 XGS (GS5239XG) residential routers used by multiple U.S. broadband providers allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to create port-forwarding rules that can expose local…
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Lexar's PexarBolt Ultra is the sexy Thunderbolt dock AI nerds will love
Lexar's first Thunderbolt 5 docking station is something no other dock maker has come close to trying, with a 5-inch display, a navigation knob, an SSD slot, and…
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Intel Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' comes with up to 256 P-cores, 1.28 GB of last-level cache — next-gen 18A-P CPU also brings AVX 10.2 and uses UCIe-S instead of EMIB
Maybe a diamond in the rough.
Read Article: Intel Xeon 7 'Diamond Rapids' comes with up to 256 P-cores, 1.28 GB of last-level cache — next-gen 18A-P CPU also brings AVX 10.2 and uses UCIe-S instead of EMIB (opens in a new tab)
I've owned Pixel phones for 8 years. The Pixel 11 really isn't as bad as it seems
Nobody wants to admit last year's phones were already perfect.
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Mazda proved big screens were a mistake — then ruined its best SUV with one
Despite new tech, the crossover feels more generic than ever before.
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Hackers target WordPress sites in miniOrange auth bypass attacks
Hackers are attempting to exploit two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the miniOrange SAML 2.0 Single Sign On plugin for WordPress that can be used to forge SAML…
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Businesses must reinvent their processes and workforce to scale agentic AI adoption
Only 15% of US-based organizations have reached scaled, orchestrated, multi-agent adoption, according to the latest Deloitte research.
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Your competition for cheap RAM: Massive swarms of scalper bots
Reseller bots are hitting online retail listings at almost ten times the rate of genuine traffic, according to one security researcher. I do a little digging into reseller…
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These 5 router tweaks sped up my Wi-Fi so much that I downgraded my internet plan
My internet was never slow, my router was just badly set up
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This $20 USB drive lets your computer read CDs and DVDs
This popular external CD/DVD drive connects via USB-A and USB-C, and it's now on sale for just $20.39.
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The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure
Recent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.
Read Alert: The Iran war is bringing cyberwarfare into critical infrastructure (opens in a new tab)The Vulnerability Gap: Why Discovery Is Outrunning Repair
AI is discovering more vulnerabilities, faster, and the entire cybersecurity community must pitch in to respond.
Read Alert: The Vulnerability Gap: Why Discovery Is Outrunning Repair (opens in a new tab)WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwords
WordlistLoader delivers Amatera via ClearFake ClickFix attacks, while SynkLoader uses Teams phishing to steal Windows login credentials.
Read Alert: WordlistLoader Delivers Amatera via ClickFix, SynkLoader Phishes Windows Passwords (opens in a new tab)Israeli startup led by cybersecurity veterans lays off workforce and shuts down
Backed by Wiz founders and top cybersecurity executives, Minimus is the developer of a platform designed to help businesses keep their software secure from vulnerabilities
Read Alert: Israeli startup led by cybersecurity veterans lays off workforce and shuts down (opens in a new tab)House Democrats ask GAO to study CISA workforce cuts
The five lawmakers, who serve on the Homeland Security Committee, said Congress didn’t know enough about the Trump administration’s changes to the cybersecurity agency.
Read Alert: House Democrats ask GAO to study CISA workforce cuts (opens in a new tab)Why Threat Intelligence Needs OT Context to Protect Critical Infrastructure
OMICRON Threat Intelligence correlates OT vulnerabilities, assets, and 300+ protocols to help energy teams focus on relevant risk.
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Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks
In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including taking out cybersecurity insurance.
Read Alert: Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks (opens in a new tab)California DFPI orders mortgage company to pay $825K for alleged cybersecurity failures preceding ransomware attack
On August 13, the California DFPI announced a consent order requiring a Utah-based mortgage company to pay $825,000 for allegedly failing to adequately protect the personal information of…
Read Alert: California DFPI orders mortgage company to pay $825K for alleged cybersecurity failures preceding ransomware attack (opens in a new tab)Medusa’s 500 Victims Point to a Bigger Shift in Ransomware
AI is evolving at a rapid pace, and the uptake of Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionising the way humans interact and leverage this technology. GenAI is
Read Alert: Medusa’s 500 Victims Point to a Bigger Shift in Ransomware (opens in a new tab)Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks
In light of a recent series of ransomware attacks, the draft urges such businesses to take measures, including taking out cybersecurity insurance.
Read Alert: Japan outlines measures to protect infrastructure from cyberattacks (opens in a new tab)Using Russia’s Zoom alternative TrueConf? Patch it now, CISA warns
Hackers are chaining two critical-severity vulnerabilities in Russia's Zoom alternative, TrueConf, to compromise servers and infect meeting participants with malware.
Read Alert: Using Russia’s Zoom alternative TrueConf? Patch it now, CISA warns (opens in a new tab)WA officials issue alert about threat to water, sewage-treatment systems
According to the digital industry site Cybersecurity Dive, public utilities in at least 12 states have been the target of attacks.
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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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