Checkmate ransomware hits QNAP NAS devices
QNAP Systems is warning about Checkmate, a new piece of ransomware targeting users of its network-attached storage (NAS) appliances. “Preliminary investigation indicates that Checkmate attacks via SMB services exposed to the internet, and emplo.....»»
Sophos mounted counter-offensive operation to foil Chinese attackers
Sophos conducted defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. Espionage campaigns tied to Chinese hacking.....»»
Apple rumored to ditch Broadcom Wi-Fi for own design in iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 and other late 2025 Apple devices will feature the company's own Wi-Fi 7 chips as part of a longterm move away from third-party suppliers.Broadcom offices — image credit: BroadcomIt's long been documented that Apple is working to repl.....»»
IoT needs more respect for its consumers, creations, and itself
Yet again, connected devices are in the news for all the wrong reasons. In October, security researchers found that robot vacuums from Chinese company, Ecovacs, can be compromised via a backdoor. In one case, hackers gained control over the device an.....»»
Is the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Premium Pass worth it?
Nintendo's Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is available for players on mobile devices, but is the game's Premium Pass worth the monthly subscription price?.....»»
The era of 8GB RAM is over
In a surprising move this week, Apple exorcised its Mac lineup of devices with 8GB of memory, including in the MacBook Air......»»
How researchers can maximize biological insights using animal-tracking devices
Biologgers allow us to see with unprecedented precision how animals move and behave in the wild. But that's only part of the picture, according to a UC Santa Cruz ecologist renowned for using biologging data to tell a deeper story about the lives of.....»»
Polymer"s long spin relaxation time helps researchers gain spintronic insights
Electrons spin even without an electric charge and this motion in condensed matter constitutes spin current, which is attracting a great deal of attention for next-generation technology such as memory devices. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led res.....»»
Eco-friendly nanofibrous cellulose matrix has diverse applications ranging from textiles to medical devices
The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search for more sustainable uses of cellulose, Lithu.....»»
How to Convert MKV to MP3 on Mac/Win/Online
Do you feel the struggle with limited storage on devices and wondered how to manage it properly? This storage issue comes in when your device contains large MKV files, as these files contain video and audio components simultaneously. That’s why.....»»
Ransomware hits web hosting servers via vulnerable CyberPanel instances
A threat actor – or possibly several – has hit approximately 22,000 vulnerable instances of CyberPanel and encrypted files on the servers running it with the PSAUX and other ransomware. The PSAUX ransom note (Source: LeakIX) The CyberPane.....»»
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 23% CHEAPER Right Now!
Big screen for a small price. The post Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is 23% CHEAPER Right Now! appeared first on Phandroid. While Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S-series tablets are ideal devices for a high-end tablet experience, the comp.....»»
How to reset the iPhone 16 Plus
If your Apple iPhone 16 Plus has run into some issues, a reset could be what the doctor ordered and here’s how to do it. The post How to reset the iPhone 16 Plus appeared first on Phandroid. In an ideal world, our devices would work with.....»»
Test iPhone 17 models are reportedly already being developed in India
Alongside an increase in manufacturing in India, a new report says Apple has moved some iPhone 17 development and testing to the country for the first time.Render of a possible iPhone 17 designApple's devices are famously designed in California, but.....»»
OT PCAP Analyzer: Free PCAP analysis tool
EmberOT’s OT PCAP Analyzer, developed for the industrial security community, is a free tool providing a high-level overview of the devices and protocols in packet capture files. “The OT PCAP Analyzer was designed specifically with critica.....»»
Inside console security: How innovations shape future hardware protection
In this Help Net Security interview, security researchers Specter and ChendoChap discuss gaming consoles’ unique security model, highlighting how it differs from other consumer devices. They also share their thoughts on how advancements in cons.....»»
Best Buy early Black Friday laptop deals: Asus, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Apple
We've got our favorite Best Buy early Black Friday laptop deals gathered here, with discounts on devices made by brands like Asus, Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Apple......»»
Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams
Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS Teams Earlier this year, Rapid7 warned about Black Basta.....»»
Delta hits CrowdStrike with $500m lawsuit
CrowdStrike’s dodgy update left millions of servers offline and grounded around 7,000 Delta flights – Delta now hits back......»»
We watched 100+ hours of TV to find the best streaming devices
Sometimes, we don’t entirely enjoy spending dozens upon dozens of hours testing certain products. When it came to finding the best streaming devices, however, it … The post We watched 100+ hours of TV to find the best streaming devices ap.....»»
Here are the First OnePlus Devices that will Get Android 15
OnePlus recently published a list of devices which will receive Android 15 via OxygenOS 15. The post Here are the First OnePlus Devices that will Get Android 15 appeared first on Phandroid. Just recently, OnePlus announced that it will let.....»»