Chinese malware removed from SOHO routers after FBI issues covert commands
Routers were being used to conceal attacks on critical infrastructure. Enlarge / A Wi-Fi router. (credit: Getty Images | deepblue4you) The US Justice Department said Wednesday that the FBI surreptitiously sent commands t.....»»
Proposed sex education guidance in England goes against evidence and may well lead to harm
The UK government has released new plans for relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) in primary and secondary schools in England. This would see age parameters introduced for key issues in sex education, with no education on sex at all for chi.....»»
How does the US know that forced labor is happening in China? A supply chain expert weighs in
The Biden administration has added 26 more companies to the list of Chinese textile traders and manufacturers whose goods are blocked from entering the United States because of their alleged ties to forced labor......»»
iPad Users Running Into iPadOS 17.5 Issues
iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro users who have upgraded to Apple’s new iPadOS 17.5 update are running into bugs and performance issues. Earlier this week, Apple deployed iPadOS 17.5, a milestone upgrade for the iPadOS 17 operating syste.....»»
If you use a VPN, don’t skip this important Windows 11 update
Microsoft has released patch to fix VPN issues that cropped up after its April security update......»»
Serious iOS 17.5 Bug Reportedly Gets Worse
We’ve seen numerous complaints about iOS 17.5-related bugs and performance issues, but the bug reportedly impacting people’s photos rises above the rest. Earlier this week, we saw a report on Reddit about a bug resurfacing old photos that.....»»
Ford issues "call to action" for EV suppliers
Ford's memo offers a look into how heavily the automaker is leaning on suppliers for help with EVs. It comes even as many of those suppliers grapple with dramatically lower volumes and production delays......»»
Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers
ESET researchers released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns. It is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers in its at least 15-year-long operation. The Ebury group a.....»»
Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromis.....»»
Samsung"s half-hearted attempt to capitalize on Apple"s Crush ad misses the point
Days after Apple learned its lesson, apologized, and removed its controversial "Crush" ad for iPad Pro, Samsung is here with another poorly thought out ad promoting Galaxy Tab with AI.Samsung's 'UnCrush' ad tries to be clever praising creatives while.....»»
iPad Air 6 Issues, Fixes & Performance
iPad Air 6 deliveries are hitting doorsteps around the world which means we’re starting to hear about some of the issues owners of Apple’s new sixth-gen iPad Air are having in the early going. Most of iPad Air 6 problems we’ve come.....»»
M4 iPad Pro Problems, Fixes & Performance
With Apple’s M4 iPad Pro officially out, we’re starting to hear about some of the initial problem plaguing early adopters. The new iPad Pro models come with some of Apple’s best hardware, but even they aren’t immune to issues.....»»
Waymo"s newest robotaxis may face Chinese tariff roadblock
Robotaxis the company plans to eventually deploy by the thousands across the United States might be subject to stiff new tariffs that target electric vehicles imported from China......»»
macOS Sonoma 14.5 Issues Emerge After Release
As we push away from Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 release, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air users are starting to complain about a variety of frustrating bugs and performance issues. Earlier this month, after a lengthy stint in beta, Apple pulled its m.....»»
Android 15 Beta 2 Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released Android 15 beta 2 for Pixel devices. As expected, the company’s upcoming operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and the Android 15 beta may.....»»
Linux maintainers were infected for 2 years by SSH-dwelling backdoor with huge reach
Ebury backdoors SSH servers in hosting providers, giving the malware extraordinary reach. Enlarge (credit: BeeBright / Getty Images / iStockphoto) Infrastructure used to maintain and distribute the Linux operating syste.....»»
Vision Pro international rollout beckons as China approves release
We’re expecting the Vision Pro international rollout to happen not long after WWDC, and we’ve now seen another element of the plan fall into place. An “Apple wearable computer” has been granted the Chinese quality and safety accreditation.....»»
How attackers deliver malware to Foxit PDF Reader users
Threat actors are taking advantage of the flawed design of Foxit PDF Reader’s alerts to deliver malware via booby-trapped PDF documents, Check Point researchers have warned. Exploiting the issue The researchers have analyzed several campaigns u.....»»
Instagram, Threads and other Meta services are down for some users
If you’ve been experiencing issues when trying to access Instagram, Threads, Facebook, or other Meta services, you’re not alone. Some users have been complaining about these services being slow or completely down on Tuesday night. more….....»»
iOS 17.5 Issues Start Plaguing iPhone Users
As we push away from Apple’s iOS 17.5 release, iPhone users are lodging complaints about bugs and performance issues. Some of them are minor, some are far more serious. After a lengthy stint in beta, iOS 17.5 is now available for iPhone. The mi.....»»
Joe Biden imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs, microchips, batteries, minerals; China vows retaliation
The biggest jump is for EVs, with the tariff rate quadrupling, while other imports are seeing levies doubled or being imposed for the first time......»»