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A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal 2-Factor Authentication Codes From Android Phones

A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal 2-Factor Authentication Codes From Android Phones

The malicious app required to make a “Pixnapping” attack work requires no permissions.

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Indiana city confirms ransomware hackers behind September incident

Indiana city confirms ransomware hackers behind September incident

Michigan City, Indiana, has confirmed that a damaging cyber incident in September that impacted government systems was a ransomware attack.

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This charging cable has a genius solution to tangled wires – and it’s only $20 on Amazon

If there’s one thing that annoys me, it’s pulling out a bird’s nest of cables from my bag. This cable puts an end to that.

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Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro could be hours away – here’s everything we know

Apparently, ‘something powerful is coming’. Three new M5-powered Apple products could be launched as soon as October 15.

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These popular Sony headphones are close to their lowest-ever price

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones are one of our editors’ favorites thanks to their excellent sound quality and impressive noise cancellation – especially at this price.

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Looking for an affordable smartwatch? This popular Fitbit is $65 off

The Fitbit Versa 4 is an inexpensive smartwatch with all the health and fitness metrics you could ask for. It’s on sale now at Walmart.

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This Dell PC redfines what a premium Windows 11 laptop can and should be

The Dell 16 Premium extends the XPS legacy, combining high-end components with a striking 4K touchscreen in a sleek design.

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Apple TV+ quietly announces a rebrand – here’s what to call it now

Apple TV+ drops the plus sign, so you can now watch – wait for it! – Apple TV on Apple TV on your Apple TV.

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Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

Officials in the US and UK have taken sweeping action against “one of the largest investment fraud operations in history,” confiscating a historic amount of funds in the process.

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Chinese Hackers Exploit ArcGIS Server as Backdoor for Over a Year

Chinese Hackers Exploit ArcGIS Server as Backdoor for Over a Year

Threat actors with ties to China have been attributed to a novel campaign that compromised an ArcGIS system and turned it into a backdoor for more than a year.
The activity, per ReliaQuest, is the handiwork of a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group called Flax Typhoon, which is also tracked as Ethereal Panda and RedJuliett. According to the U.S. government, it’s assessed to be a publicly-traded

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