Modernizing Tech
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Apple Updates Mac mini and Mac Studio With New M-Series Chips
Apple announced a new generation of Mac mini powered by its M6 and M5 Pro chips, alongside an updated Mac Studio featuring M5 Max…
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Two Flaws in WordPress Plugin miniOrange SSO Could Allow Admin Takeover
Two critical authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the miniOrange SAML Single Sign On plugin could allow unauthenticated attackers to access affected WordPress sites as existing…
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10 Apple Shortcuts Ideas That Can Make Your iPhone or iPad More Useful
Apple’s Shortcuts app can be easy to overlook. Open it for the first time and you may see actions, menus, automations and a Gallery…
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Thunderstorms Could Turn Fiber-Optic Networks Into Underground Scanners
Researchers at Penn State have demonstrated a surprising new use for buried fiber-optic cables: imaging what lies beneath the ground using vibrations created by…
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International Hashtag Day
The hashtag is now common on social media, and the idea started with a single post. International Hashtag Day, observed on August 23, marks…
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Malware Hijacks Android Car Update System for Ad Fraud and Proxy Botnet
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered malware spreading through the built-in software update system of Android-based car head units, turning infected devices into tools for ad…
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Microsoft Defender Driver Can Be Repurposed to Weaken Security Protections
Security researchers have found that a legitimate Microsoft Defender driver can be repurposed to perform highly privileged file and Registry operations, potentially allowing attackers…
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Google Is Using AI to Predict Floods Before They Happen
Google is expanding the use of artificial intelligence to help predict floods earlier, including in regions where traditional monitoring systems are limited. The company…
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Why You Should Avoid Replying to Suspicious Texts
A text arrives from an unfamiliar number and appears to have been sent to the wrong person. Replying with a polite “wrong number” may…