Author: Modernizing Tech
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Commercial Computing Energy Use Could Surpass Space Cooling by 2050
Recent projections from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate a significant shift in energy consumption within the commercial sector. According to the EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025) report, electricity used for commercial computing—covering data centers, servers, desktops, and laptops—may soon surpass traditional end uses like space cooling, ventilation, and lighting. Currently, computing accounts
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Malicious Firefox Browser Extensions Campaign Impersonate, Steal Crypto Wallets
Researchers at Koi Security, a cybersecurity company, have recently discovered a large-scale campaign involving dozens of fake Firefox browser extensions designed to steal cryptocurrency wallet credentials by impersonating popular wallet exchange tools. The campaign has been ongoing since at least April 2025, with new malicious extensions appearing as recently as last week. The persistent and
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Recycling Your Old Smartphone or Device Safely and Securely
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As technology advances and new smartphones are released, many users find themselves with outdated devices that are no longer needed. Properly recycling your cell phone not only helps reduce electronic waste but can also provide an opportunity to recover some value from your device. There are several options available for recycling or selling your phone
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T-Mobile Launches T-Satellite Service in Partnership With Starlink to Expand Connectivity
T-Mobile has opened access to its new satellite connectivity service, T-Satellite, developed in collaboration with Starlink. The service aims to provide coverage in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are unavailable. It leverages Starlink’s extensive satellite network, making it the largest of its kind globally, and is the first US-based mobile provider to operate a
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Recruiting Software Maker TalentHook Exposes 25M+ Resumes in Data Leak
In a recent discovery, Cybernews researchers have uncovered a massive data leak exposing nearly 26 million resumes stored by TalentHook, a cloud-based applicant tracking system widely used by HR departments to connect with job seekers. TalentHook is a platform facilitating recruitment processes for many organizations. A misconfigured Azure Blob storage container belonging to TalentHook left
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Avoid Amazon Scams and Phishing Attacks Appearing Around Prime Day
As Amazon Prime Day 2025 approaches on July 8th, shoppers worldwide are eagerly preparing their wish lists for the big savings event. But this busy shopping period also attracts hackers. Cybercriminals are actively deploying phishing attacks and creating fake domains designed to deceive consumers. Security researches at Check Point Research in a recent report found
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Cisco Talos Unconvers Brand Impersonation Phishing Attacks via PDF Files
As cyber threats continue to evolve, attackers are exploiting even the most trusted file formats for nefarious purposes. In its latest research, Cisco Talos Intelligence Group highlights how PDF files are increasingly being used as delivery mechanisms for brand impersonation and callback phishing campaigns. The findings stem from recent enhancements to Cisco’s brand impersonation detection
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