Category: Technology News
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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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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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Major Insurance Provider Aflac Reports Cybersecurity Incident
Major insurance company Alfac has recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting its U.S. network. This joins several other insurance companies that have also experienced similar cybersecurity breaches. On a recent notice post on their website, they stated identifying suspicious activity within their network and quickly responding to contain the intrusion. Potentially impacted files could contain…
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Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Discovered in libblockdev, udisks Packages
Recent research from Qualys has revealed significant security vulnerabilities affecting many Linux systems, particularly those running openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise. These flaws could allow an attacker with limited access to escalate privileges and gain full control over the system. Given the widespread use of these components, it’s essential for organizations to understand the risks…
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Scammers Are Injecting Fake Phone Numbers Into Official Websites
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and a recent scam has emerged that can trick even cautious users. Security company Malwarebytes has uncovered a method where scammers inject fake phone numbers into well-known websites. These include major sites like Apple, PayPal, Microsoft, Netflix, and others—right within the address bar. This sneaky trick can make malicious…
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Waymo Cars Soon Coming to New York City
Waymo, a leading company in autonomous vehicle technology, has announced its arrival to New York City next month. The company is actively working toward expanding its autonomous vehicle services in the region. According to a post on their official Twitter/X profile, Waymo has applied for a permit from the New York City Department of Transportation…
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Fake Minecraft Mods Used to Steal Gamers’ Data in New Cyberattack Campaign
Minecraft is a beloved game that continues to capture the hearts of millions worldwide. With over 200 million active players each month, it has become one of the most-used and best-selling games in history. For many, a big part of the Minecraft experience comes from mods—user-created modifications that enhance gameplay, fix bugs, improve graphics, and…
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