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Researchers Find Huge YouTube Malware Network With Thousands of Videos
Researchers at Check Point have exposed and helped dismantle a large-scale malware operation that exploited YouTube to distribute dangerous software. The campaign, active since at least 2021, used thousands of videos to trick users into downloading credential-stealing programs. The operation relied on a network of compromised and fake YouTube accounts working in coordination. Some uploaded…
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Take Action This Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Protect Your Devices with Malwarebytes
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about keeping your devices safe. With cyber threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing on the rise, you need reliable protection. Malwarebytes Premium Security offers comprehensive protection, blocking viruses, ransomware, and scams before they strike. And it stays lightweight and keeps your system running…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 Brings Antioxidant Measurement Feature to Wearables
Samsung earlier this week announced that its Galaxy Watch8 series will include Antioxidant Index measurement capability, marking the first time this type of health tracking has been available in a consumer smartwatch. The feature allows users to measure carotenoid levels in their skin through a five-second scan. Carotenoids are compounds found in fruits and vegetables…
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TP-Link Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Omada Gateway Products
TP-Link has issued a security advisory addressing two significant vulnerabilities affecting multiple Omada gateway models. Organizations using these devices should prioritize patching to mitigate potential security risks. While the vulnerabilities require adjacent network access and high-level privileges which limit the attack surface, the critical and high severity ratings reflect the serious nature of these flaws.…
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Nike’s New Project Amplify Aims to Make Motorized Footwear for Runners
Nike, the large sportswear brand aims to make running and walking easier with Project Amplify, a motorized footwear system that uses robotic assistance to help recreational runners and walkers go faster and farther with less effort, like an electric bike but for your feet. The system integrates a lightweight motor, drive belt, and rechargeable battery…
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Samsung and Google Debut Galaxy XR, the First Android XR Headset
Samsung and Google have announced the launch of the Galaxy XR, the first device running Android XR, a new operating system designed specifically for immersive, spatial computing. The headset is the result of a close collaboration between the two companies, aiming to bring Android’s flexibility to the emerging field of extended reality (XR), which blends…
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Meta’s New Anti-Scam Tools to Protect User
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an important reminder to stay vigilant about online threats. As cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, one group that remains disproportionately targeted is older adults. In 2024, reports show that people aged 60 and above lost a staggering $4.8 billion to fraud, with many of these scams happening on digital platforms like…
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