Microsoft mitigated record 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack from Aisuru botnet Aisuru, a Mirai-class IoT botnet, controls over 300,000 compromised devices Microsoft Warns DDoS Attacks Will Grow as IoT and Internet Speeds Increase Microsoft said it successfully mitigated “the largest ever cloud DDoS attack” after cybercriminals running the Aisuru botnet targeted a single endpoint, located in […]
Sony announced its PlayStation Black Friday sale All PS5 consoles, including PS5 Pro, will get a $100 price cut PSVR2, DualSense controllers and other accessories will also receive discounts Sony’s annual Black Friday sale has been announced, and this year PS5 consoles, software, and more PlayStation hardware will get a significant price drop for a
Ookla tested the Wi-Fi performance of several flagship phones The iPhone 17 range performed particularly well That’s largely thanks to its new N1 Wi-Fi chip, says Ookla Before Apple moved its best iPhones to its all-new in-house N1 wireless chip, the benefits weren’t entirely clear and you would have been forgiven for being apprehensive about
Kraken ransomware measures system performance before deciding the extent of damage caused by encryption. Shadow copies, Recycle Bin, and backups are deleted before encryption begins Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems all face attacks based on Kraken benchmarks The Kraken ransomware campaign introduces a benchmark step that times the encryption of a temporary file to determine
Experts report that Uhale devices automatically download malware every time they start Seventeen security issues discovered in tested digital photo frame models Major flaws include insecure TrustManager implementations and unsanitized file names. Security researchers have identified critical risks in Uhale-branded digital photo frames, revealing that many devices download malware immediately after startup. Mobile security company
More than 60 groups call on governments to protect encryption Signatories warn backdoors create systemic security risks This commitment comes at a time when encryption is under constant scrutiny A total of 61 organizations from the technology and privacy sectors have signed a new global declaration urging governments to protect strong encryption. Shared by ACT
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Sandisk’s Extreme Fit 1TB USB-C Flash Drive (currently $110, down from $120) achieves read speeds of up to 400MB/s over a USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection and can be installed in a MacBook Pro or Windows laptop port with almost no overhang. This means you can enjoy large, fast, and always-available storage without worrying about
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Jeff Bezos returns with a majority-funded startup, Project Prometheus High-profile recruits demonstrate aggressive attempt to accelerate development from day one It targets manufacturing systems in the IT, vehicle and aerospace industries. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is preparing to return to an operational role through Project Prometheus, a startup that will apply artificial intelligence to industrial
Microsoft’s ‘Agent Operating System’ Announcement Immediately Triggered Strong Criticism Online Users warn that AI prompts could disrupt productivity tools and essential Office software operations. Many expressed frustration with forced cloud integration that disrupted their usual Windows workflows. Microsoft recently tried to present its Windows operating system as evolving into an “agent operating system”, designed to
Google awarded awards to the 10 best Android apps of the year Popular apps and little-known newcomers in the spotlight The choices were judged in different categories As 2025 draws to a close (yes, really), Google has started giving out awards to the best Android apps available on its Google Play Store. The gongs honor
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