Microsoft's Secure Boot UEFI bootloader signing key expires in September, posing problems for Linux users By Nathaniel Mott published 21 July 25 A new key was issued in 2023, but it might not be well-supported ahead of the original key's expiration.
The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the world — proposed new rules would 'secure cables against foreign adversaries' By Nathaniel Mott published 17 July 25 FCC chairman Brendan Carr said in a statement that the commission is looking to defend U.S. infrastructure against a variety of threats.
Ukrainian hackers say they compromised a major Russian drone company, destroying data, backups, and systems By Nathaniel Mott published 16 July 25 Gaskar Group denies that the attack was successful, but Ukrainian intelligence is reportedly telling a different story.
Malware found embedded in DNS, the system that makes the internet usable, except when it doesn't By Nathaniel Mott published 16 July 25 Fortunately, the example provided appears to be "prank software" rather than more sophisticated malware.
U.S. earmarks $1B for 'offensive cyber operations' despite broader efforts to slash cybersecurity spending By Nathaniel Mott published 15 July 25 The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" specifically looks to bolster the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Investigation reveals Google Gemini for Workspace flaw that could have been exploited to enlist AI in phishing schemes — 'Summarize this email' tool would faithfully obey malicious instructions hidden inside an email By Nathaniel Mott published 15 July 25 Mozilla's 0-Day Investigative Network (0din) revealed on July 10 that Google Gemini for Workspace could be tricked into telling users their accounts had been compromised.
McDonald's McHire bot exposed personal information of 64M people by using '123456' as a password in 2025 By Nathaniel Mott published 13 July 25 Paradox's chatbot-powered service is reportedly used by 90% of McDonald's franchises in the U.S.
Czechia warns that DeepSeek can share all user information with the Chinese government By Nathaniel Mott published 11 July 25 U.S. lawmakers issued similar warnings after the China-based AI company released its eponymous chatbot.
Bitcoin Depot tells 27,000 crypto ATM customers that it leaked their personal information, but waited a year to disclose due to an ongoing investigation By Nathaniel Mott published 10 July 25 Bitcoin Depot is reportedly informing nearly 27,000 users of its crypto-dispensing ATMs that someone made off with their personal information in June 2024.
AI malware can now evade Microsoft Defender — open-source LLM outsmarts tool around 8% of the time after three months of training By Nathaniel Mott published 10 July 25 Researchers spent three months and approximately $1,500 training the open-source Qwen 2.5 LLM to bypass Microsoft Defender
IBM's new Power11 server chips are focused on two things: AI and ransomware By Nathaniel Mott published 9 July 25 The company says the new servers can detect ransomware attacks within a minute of their start.
Popular industry security tool repurposed by cybercriminals to deploy infostealer malware — Shellter developer blasts 'reckless and unprofessional' researchers for not disclosing issue for months By Nathaniel Mott published 8 July 25 The developers behind a popular industry security tool say it has been repurposed by hackers, but blame a research group for not disclosing a vulnerability months earlier.
Hacker 'turf war' unfolding as Russian DragonForce ransomware gang drama could lead to 'double extortions,' making life even worse for potential victims By Nathaniel Mott published 7 July 25 Through the fire and flames they saw... a reason to pick a fight with RansomHub.
German charity refuses to comply with Bitcoin ransomware demand — hackers attempt to extort hunger-fighting group for over $2 million By Nathaniel Mott published 2 July 25 A German hunger-fighting charity is on the hook for some $2 million after being extorted by cybercriminals.
HP unveils 'CarFax for PCs' that could make buying older laptops more viable — telemetry, support requests, and AI will generate a laptop's history to reduce e-waste By Nathaniel Mott published 2 July 25 HP has unveiled a new system that can help generate a report about a laptop's history before you buy it.
29 North Korean laptop farms busted by U.S. Department of Justice — illicit IT workers across 16 states reportedly obtained employment with more than 100 U.S. companies to help fund regime By Nathaniel Mott published 2 July 25 The Department of Justice says it searched 29 known or suspected laptop farms in 16 states, leading to a series of arrests and seizures.
Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards 2025 By Matt Safford, Sarah Jacobsson Purewal last updated 1 April 25 We've tested dozens of cheap mechanical keyboards and picked the best budget options under $80.
Raspberry Pi Imager Makes It Easier Than Ever to Install Raspbian By Nathaniel Mott last updated 17 September 22 The Raspberry Pi Foundation made it easier than ever to set up its single-board computers with a new Raspberry Pi Imager.
Raspberry Pi OS Update Improves Chrome, VLC, SD Card Support By Nathaniel Mott last updated 17 September 22 The Raspberry Pi Foundation released Raspbian 2019-04-08 with a new version of Chromium, improvements to SD card management and other quality of life changes.
Thermaltake Argent M5 RGB Gaming Mouse Review: Corded Contender By Nathaniel Mott last updated 2 September 22 The Thermaltake Argent M5 RGB Gaming Mouse is a compelling mid-range option thanks to its true ambidexterity, attractive lighting and solid build.
Aukey KM-G17 Gaming Keyboard Review: Budget Behemoth By Nathaniel Mott last updated 26 August 22 Editor's Choice The Aukey KM-G17 is a compelling budget keyboard that offers an abundance of RGB lighting, dedicated macro keys, and a volume knob.
Cooler Master SK620 Gaming Keyboard Review: Little Hits By Nathaniel Mott last updated 26 August 22 The Cooler Master SK620 is a 60% form factor gaming keyboard with on-the-fly macro recording and support for both Windows and macOS.
Dashlane Review: Solid, Web-Based Password Management By Nathaniel Mott published 3 May 22 Dashlane's password manager has a plethora of features but no desktop app and its UI can be confusing.
Google Cloud Previews Crypto Malware Threat Detection By Nathaniel Mott published 8 February 22 Google Cloud is previewing a new feature called Virtual Machine Threat Detection to help defend its customers.
Hacker Steals $322 Million In Cryptocurrency from Wormhole By Nathaniel Mott published 3 February 22 Wormhole, a cryptocurrency platform that "bridges" seven different tokens, says a hacker stole $322 million in assets.
