Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups

Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials and hack victims’ devices.

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After two years of testing, wind power still can’t replace solar for me – here’s why

My years of hands-on testing show that while solar energy is straightforward, portable wind turbines require ongoing maintenance to remain efficient.

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Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday sale starts this week: Here’s what to know

Home Depot is discounting everything from grills to patio furniture to outdoor power equipment. Here’s everything to know before you shop.

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CIA director quietly elevated agency’s cyber espionage division

The Center for Cyber Intelligence, which had resided within the CIA’s Directorate of Digital Innovation since 2015, was promoted to a full-fledged mission center last October.

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Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption 

Signature Healthcare was forced to cancel some services, and pharmacies are unable to fill prescriptions due to the hacker attack.

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How I use my smart thermostat to get ahead of temp spikes (and save on bills)

It’s easy to stay comfortable while saving money thanks to these helpful automations.

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Why you shouldn’t buy cheap DisplayPort cables – the ‘Death Pin’ can put your GPU at serious risk

The tiniest manufacturing mistake can cause huge issues with your PC. Here’s how to prevent it from happening.

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US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking

The APT28 threat group exploited vulnerable TP-Link and MikroTik routers to conduct adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks.

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N. Korean Hackers Spread 1,700 Malicious Packages Across npm, PyPI, Go, Rust

The North Korea-linked persistent campaign known as Contagious Interview has spread its tentacles by publishing malicious packages targeting the Go, Rust, and PHP ecosystems.
“The threat actor’s packages were designed to impersonate legitimate developer tooling […], while quietly functioning as malware loaders, extending Contagious Interview’s established playbook into a coordinated

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