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Man arrested in $4.5 million cryptojacking attack on international hosting company
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
Authorities traced the breach to a 35-year-old who systematically exploited the company's security vulnerabilities. Using data gathered from public sources since 2018, the hacker compromised over 5,000 customer accounts. Once inside, he deployed virtual machines to mine cryptocurrency, diverting substantial computing power and causing an estimated $4.5 million in losses.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google speeds up Chrome, but its RAM appetite stays about the same
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
Google recently announced that Chrome is now "faster than ever," achieving its highest score yet on the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark. The search giant claims that the browser's speed has improved by about 10 percent since August 2024. Google estimates this could save users millions of hours annually waiting for web...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Free tax filing tool Direct File is getting the open source treatment
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
The IRS launched Direct File in 2024, offering US citizens a free, user-friendly online platform for filing federal income tax returns. The software quickly gained popularity despite lobbying efforts to derail the project. Now published under an open-source license, Direct File represents a victory for taxpayers, at least when it...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
United Airlines partners with Spotify for free music at 35,000 feet
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
Spotify said the partnership marks the first time they've offered audiobooks and video podcasts on aircraft.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
BenQ Halo 2 LED bar surrounds your monitor with eye-friendly light for $180
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
The design carries over from the original Halo, retaining its brushed metallic finish and clean aesthetic. However, it introduces several key upgrades. The most notable feature is the new Tri-zone Backlight Design, which expands rear light coverage by 423 percent compared to the first model. The increased coverage helps reduce...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Asus urges factory resets and strong passwords following botnet breach
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
The company's guidance follows the discovery of a widespread botnet attack that has compromised over 9,000 Asus routers globally. Known as the "AyySSHush" botnet, the campaign exploits a previously disclosed vulnerability to install a persistent backdoor, allowing attackers to retain remote access even after firmware updates or device reboots.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Micron ships world's fastest and thinnest LPDDR5X memory for 2026 flagship smartphones
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
According to Micron, the 1γ-based memory modules deliver eye-popping speeds of up to 10.7 Gbps and offer up to 20 percent power savings compared to the company's existing LPDDR5X solutions. This boost in performance and efficiency is expected to be a key selling point as on-device AI processing becomes increasingly...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Deathloop is free on the Epic Game Store
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
The Epic Games Store is currently giving away free copies of the critically acclaimed Deathloop. In this inventive time-loop shooter, assassin Colt must eliminate eight targets in a single day to break the cycle. Praised for its unique mechanics, stylish art direction, and engaging narrative, Deathloop is a must-play.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Venus may be hiding several asteroids that could one day cross Earth's path
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
Co-orbital asteroids – space rocks that travel alongside planets without fully orbiting them – are notoriously difficult to track. Venus currently hosts 20 known co-orbitals, including "Trojan" asteroids and the peculiar quasi-moon Zoozve. These objects, each exceeding 460 feet in diameter, could devastate urban areas if they collided with Earth....Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
CD Projekt Red surprises fans with another Cyberpunk 2077 update reveal
Posted on Friday June 06, 2025
On December 10, 2024, update 2.2, also known as "Express Yourself," was released for Cyberpunk 2077, bringing with it new character customization options, expanded photo mode functionality, and improved vehicle customization. It seemed like this would be the final major update, but CD Projekt Red continues to improve the game...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »