Author: Modernizing Tech
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OpenVPN Driver Vulnerability Poses Denial-of-Service Risk to Windows Systems
A newly discovered security vulnerability in OpenVPN’s Windows driver has raised alarms within the tech community. The flaw exposes systems running certain versions of OpenVPN to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, potentially causing affected Windows machines to crash. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-50054, exists within OpenVPN’s ovpn-dco-win driver, a component responsible for handling the VPN’s data channel…
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CoinMarketCap Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Crypto Wallets Compromised
CoinMarketCap, a leading cryptocurrency price tracking site, was recently targeted in a supply chain attack that exposed visitors to a wallet-drainer scam. The attack tricked users into connecting their cryptocurrency wallets, leading to the theft of funds. Earlier this year in January, visitors to CoinMarketCap’s homepage began seeing pop-up prompts asking them to connect their…
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New MIT Study Reveals Possible Cognitive Effects of Reliance on AI
Is AI Making Us Smarter or Dumber? New Research Raises Important Questions In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Claude have become part of our daily lives—from helping us with everyday tasks like drafting emails, brainstorming or answering complex questions. While these technologies promise convenience and efficiency, emerging research suggests that they…
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NFC Technology to Receive Major Upgrade with Release 15
The NFC Forum, a community organization consisting of hundreds of orgs, has just announced NFC Release 15, a significant update that promises to change the way we interact with NFC (Near Field Communication)-enabled devices. This new release boosts the range of NFC contactless connections by up to 4x, making it quicker, more reliable, and easier…
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Understanding Incognito Mode: What It Is & How It Can Help
If you have ever used a web browser, chances are you’ve seen or heard about “Incognito Mode,” “Private Browsing,” or “InPrivate Mode.” These features are designed to give users a bit more privacy while browsing the internet, but there are some common misconceptions about what they actually do—and don’t—offer. Let’s take a friendly, clear look…
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How Communities Can Collaborate to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Protect Local Services
Cyberattacks are no longer limited to big corporations—they’re increasingly targeting small community organizations like schools, hospitals, nonprofits, and local utilities. These vital services often lack the resources and expertise to defend themselves, making them vulnerable to ransomware, data breaches, and other digital threats. But a new report from Berkeley’s Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity offers a…
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Historic 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Stopped by Cloudflare
Cloudflare faced an extraordinary cyberattack so massive that it set a new global record. The DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack reached a peak of 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps)—a terabit being 1,000 gigabits, or 1 trillion bits of data transmitted per second, far surpassing previous attacks and highlighting just how powerful cyber threats have…
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