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Australian police arrest hacker who created ‘Evil Twin’ wireless network to steal data during flights
Hacker faces multiple charges that carry multiple years imprisonment The Australian Federal Police recently arrested and charged a man who used an ‘Evil Twin’ free Wi-Fi access point to steal data from victims on a domestic flight. 42-year-old Michael Clapsis now faces nine cybercrime charges for the alleged attack. According to the official reports, The AFP’s […]
Logitech Pro X 60 Wireless Gaming Keyboard
Efficiency often draws a link to specific qualities — minimalism, sophistication, organisation, and so on — and products sometimes adopt this same journey, especially for space-saving offerings, where the design philosophy of “the less clutter, the better” rules. To that end, the keyboard market continues to welcome different size options. There are full-sized ones for […]
Razer Viper V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
Be it casual or hardcore, tech accessory giant Razer is no stranger to gaming needs. The company has dedicated naming conventions for its various offerings, with the mice range themed after snake types and distinguished by their expertise. There’s the Naga, built for MOBA and MMO enthusiasts, the shooter-focused DeathAdder, and the Viper Mini iteration, […]
Chinese botnet infects 260,000 SOHO routers, IP cameras with malware
The FBI and cybersecurity researchers have disrupted a massive Chinese botnet called “Raptor Train” that infected over 260,000 networking devices to target critical infrastructure in the US and in other countries. The botnet has been used to target entities in the military, government, higher education, telecommunications, defense industrial base (DIB), and IT sectors, mainly in […]
AT&T pays $13 million FCC settlement over 2023 data breach
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a $13 million settlement with AT&T to resolve a probe into whether the telecom giant failed to protect customer data after a vendor’s cloud environment was breached three years ago. The FCC’s investigation also examined AT&T’s supply chain integrity and whether the telecom giant engaged in poor privacy […]
D-Link fixes critical RCE, hardcoded password flaws in WiFi 6 routers
D-Link has fixed critical vulnerabilities in three popular wireless router models that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access the devices using hardcoded credentials. The impacted models are popular in the consumer networking market, especially among users looking for high-end WiFi 6 routers (DIR-X) and mesh networking systems (COVR). The bulletin lists five […]
How to Protect Your iPhone and Data from Theft
When your iPhone gets stolen, it’s natural to fear that a thief might unlock it and access your personal data. Yes, a thief can unlock your iPhone, but it’s complicated and often requires specific methods or tools. They might use your phone’s IMEI number to request an unlock or try to bypass the passcode using certain tricks. […]
Are Magnetic USB-C Cables Safe To Use?
Yes, Magnetic USB-C cables are safe to use but there’s a big caveat to this – the quality of the cable and the magnet are critically important. Magnetic cables are a popular and convenient way to connect your devices quickly and without having to worry about plugging anything in. As far as safety, if you […]
PlayStation 5 Gets Price Rise in Japan, Increasing By $90
PlayStation 5 Price Rise in Japan: PS5 Increases by $90 The PlayStation 5 is becoming more expensive in Japan, as announced by Sony on the Japanese PlayStation blog. This price hike is attributed to “the recent challenging external environment, including fluctuations in the global economic situation, and its impact on our business.” With the current […]
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Wi-Fi vs Internet: What’s The Difference? [Beginner’s Guide]
Today, we’re breaking down Wi-Fi vs Internet! What’s the difference between these two often-conflated terms and what do those differences mean for you? How do these technologies even work? I’ll be giving you the definitive beginner’s guide to Wi-Fi vs Internet in this article, so let’s get into it! Wi-Fi vs Internet: What’s The Difference? So, […]