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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

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The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

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Wyze wants to keep prying eyes away from your cameras with this new feature

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How it works When you set up a Wyze camera , your user ID will be digitally stamped onto the camera's firmware. It will be rolled out through an update, so if your Wyze app and camera firmware stay up to date, you'll receive the feature. The camera then digitally stamps that same ID onto every photo, video, and livestream.

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Patch your Windows PC now before bootkit malware takes it over - here's how

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This security feature has been available on PCs that use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware as a more modern replacement for the older BIOS firmware. Also:  Apple, Google, and Microsoft offer free password managers - but should you use them?

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Will your Mac or Windows PC still get security updates in 2026? Check this chart

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But every PC that was sold with Windows preinstalled after mid-2016 was required to have a TPM, so that's a simple matter of flipping a switch in the firmware menu.

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At last, wireless earbuds that sound great, feel comfortable, and won't break the bank

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Fortunately, I already had the Baseus app installed ( Android / iOS ), and the MC1s automatically connected and informed me there was a firmware upgrade. With the firmware updated and the earbuds connected to both phone and app, I went into the EQ section of the app and added my standard custom EQ curve.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

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It is a vital step towards fortifying your professional (and personal) digital boundaries against cyber threats. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps.

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Why these $160 earbuds are my new favorite for work and travel over the AirPods

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  Also: Apple just gave me 3 big reasons to keep my AirPods for longer - and be excited for iOS 26 The dongle will also allow you to download firmware updates to the earbuds without installing anything on your computer, something plenty of people are prohibited from doing on work-issued devices.