How smarter scams exploit Wi-Fi — and what you can do about it

Exploits have become more complex, and more people are accessing and using Wi-Fi-enabled devices. To protect yourself in ...

Hackers can hijack your headphones in seconds using Google Fast Pair

Researchers from KU Leuven University's Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography group have identified a set of vulnerabilities they call WhisperPair. Their findings reveal that attackers within ...

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A deeply practical ethical hacking bundle teaches real cybersecurity, pentesting, and bug-bounty skills for just $35.99, ...

How a hacking campaign targeted high-profile Gmail and WhatsApp users across the Middle East

The phishing campaign targeted users on WhatsApp, including an Iranian-British activist, and stole the credentials of a ...

Audio devices that use Google's Fast Pair Bluetooth tech are vulnerable to hacks that could track location or listen to the mic, according to researchers

The tech in question is Google's Fast Pair system, which allows compatible devices to connect super quickly (i.e. one tap and ...

Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours

Security firm Mandiant has released a database that allows any administrative password protected by Microsoft’s NTLM.v1 hash ...
WWLTV

Louisiana AG’s office arrests Houma man accused of hacking company’s computer system

HOUMA, La. — The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation received a request for assistance from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office after Sheriff Craig Webre was contacted by a business owner who reported ...
AZFamily

Porch pirates using Wi-Fi jamming technology to disable security cameras

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Porch pirates are using inexpensive electronic gadgets to jam the Wi-Fi connection to a home’s security camera. “I’d say stealing packages is fairly low tech, but this is kind of ...
BGR

The Hidden Dangers Lurking In Airport Wi-Fi (And How To Stay Safe)

A recent survey by Kinetic Business shows that 57% of people say they don't feel safe using public Wi-Fi, and that's not just because of paranoia. It has been estimated that over 28% of Wi-Fi hotspots ...
PC Magazine

Desktop Upgrades They’ll Actually Use: 15 Holiday Gift Picks for PC Enthusiasts

Whether they game, work from home, or are just constantly computing, these expert-tested gifts will turn any desk into a high-performance command center. After starting my career at PCMag as an intern ...
techtimes

Master Your Dual Monitor Setup: Step-by-Step Guide to Connect Two Monitors and Extend Your Screen Using Computer Display Settings

Setting up a dual monitor system to extend your screen and optimize computer display settings for a more productive and efficient workspace. Pixabay, DaveMeier Setting up two monitors on a single ...
The Daily Item

Former IT director accused of hacking boss's computer, deleting files

MIDDLEBURG — The former IT director of a now-defunct Selinsgrove modular home manufacturer is accused of hacking into his former boss’s computer and deleting all files. A Snyder County jury is hearing ...