Unplugging these 7 common household devices helped reduce my electricity bills
You’ve probably heard of vampire devices, but you may be surprised to hear just how many of the ones in your home fit the bill.
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Why I still recommend this $180 Bluetooth speaker even a year after its release
The Fender Rockster Cross is a seriously powerful Bluetooth speaker that can fill big rooms with amazing sound.
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New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control.
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CL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign
Telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks.
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, including one aimed at critical telecommunications infrastructure between February and November 2024.
The attacks are characterized by the
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New ‘Plague’ PAM Backdoor Exposes Critical Linux Systems to Silent Credential Theft
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed Plague that has managed to evade detection for a year.
“The implant is built as a malicious PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module), enabling attackers to silently bypass system authentication and gain persistent SSH access,” Nextron Systems researcher Pierre-Henri Pezier said.
Pluggable Authentication Modules
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US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage.com Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage.com. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site’s seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
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The best Raspberry Pi alternatives of 2025: Expert recommended
The Raspberry Pi SBC is excellent for hobbyists, but these competitors work just as well in robotics, automation, and home projects. These are my favorite Raspberry Pi alternatives.
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Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Board-Level Priority in Every Company – Perspective from Serhii Mikhalap
Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online…
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Anthropic beats OpenAI as the top LLM provider for business – and it’s not even close
A new report explores the state of LLMs in the enterprise.
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I put the Galaxy Ring to the test – and it’s better than my Apple Watch in one critical area
Samsung’s smart ring is exceeding sales expectations, and I found a lot to like about the Galaxy Ring in my real-world tests.
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