AT&T and Verizon say networks secure after Salt Typhoon breach
AT&T and Verizon confirmed they were breached in a massive Chinese espionage campaign targeting telecom carriers worldwide but said the hackers have now been evicted from their networks. “We have not detected threat actor activity in Verizon’s network for some time, and after considerable work addressing this incident, we can report that Verizon has contained the activities […]
Malware botnets exploit outdated D-Link routers in recent attacks
Two botnets tracked as ‘Ficora’ and ‘Capsaicin’ have recorded increased activity in targeting D-Link routers that have reached end of life or are running outdated firmware versions. The list of targets includes popular D-Link devices used by individuals and organizations such as DIR-645, DIR-806, GO-RT-AC750, and DIR-845L. For initial access, the two pieces of malware […]
The Best AI Smartphones of 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a defining feature of modern smartphones, evolving the way we interact with our devices. In 2024, the competition is fierce but three models stood out for their advanced AI functionalities. We have the Oppo Find X8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. So here’s why […]
Spider-Man Multiplayer Mod for PC Shown in New Trailer
A team of modders is working to add multiplayer to Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man on PC, and they’ve got a trailer to prove it already works. The original game, of course, offered no such feature, and neither did the sequel, despite some short-lived rumors and the fact that you do actually collaborate with the other Spider-Man […]
Hackers steal ZAGG customer’s credit cards in third-party breach
ZAGG Inc. is informing customers that their credit card data has been exposed to unauthorized individuals after hackers compromised a third-party application provided by the company’s e-commerce provider, BigCommerce. ZAGG is a consumer electronics accessories maker known for its mobile accessories, such as screen protectors, phone cases, keyboards, and power banks. The Utah-based company has an […]
Volkswagen’s software company exposes data of 800,000 electric cars
Volkswagen’s automotive software company, Cariad, exposed data collected from around 800,000 electric cars. The info could be linked to drivers’ names and reveal precise vehicle locations. Terabytes of Volkswagen customer details in Amazon cloud storage remained unprotected for months, allowing anyone with little technical knowledge to track drivers’ movement or gather personal information. The exposed […]
White House links ninth telecom breach to Chinese hackers
A White House official has added a ninth U.S. telecommunications company to the list of telecoms breached in a Chinese hacking campaign that impacted dozens of countries. The Salt Typhoon Chinese cyber-espionage group who orchestrated these attacks (also tracked as Earth Estries, FamousSparrow, Ghost Emperor, and UNC2286) is known for breaching government entities and telecom companies […]
The Best Camera Smartphones of 2024
Brands are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation in technology for smartphones. Camera technology is constantly improving, reaching new heights every year. The Vivo X100 Ultra, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Vivo X200 Pro, and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are great examples of device that raise the bar for mobile photography thanks to cutting edge hardware and innovative features, so let’s […]
Unnecessary Preinstalled Samsung Apps That Should Be Removed Immediately
After unboxing and setting up your new Samsung phone, the first step, perhaps, is to delete all unnecessary preinstalled apps so that you don’t have to juggle between a lot of apps later on to quickly find your favorite ones. This also saves some storage space and CPU resources. Carriers may also contribute to bloatware […]
Over 25 Years of Halo Content Has Leaked Online
A huge amount of data relating to the Halo franchise has been leaked online, including developer builds for various games, unreleased content, and more, spanning the 25-plus years Halo has been around for. As reported by Insider Gaming, the leak was first spotted by dataminer and leaker Visceral, who also revealed that around 90GB of data had been leaked. The leak, according […]