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Internet Archive battling sustained DDoS attack campaign
By Christopher Harper published
The Internet Archive has been facing sustained cyber attacks since Sunday. At the same time, it is being sued by the US book publishing and US recording industries associations.
![CSC ServiceWorks App and Internet-connected washing machine services](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5NmLossk4wefhBuSp99VyG-320-80.jpg)
Jailbroken coin-operated washing machines unlock unlimited free cycles and millions in funds
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
It can also be exploited to turn washing machines into a fire hazard as it bypasses safety restrictions.
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Security firm now says toothbrush DDOS attack didn't happen
By Mark Tyson published
Around three million smart toothbrushes have been infected by hackers and enslaved into botnets. They caused millions of Euros in damages for a Swiss company, according to a newspaper report.
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Heads roll at MSI China after games deletion joke backlash
By Mark Tyson published
‘Deleting the boyfriend’s games’ joke proves fatal to MSI's social media team.
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Google Fiber 20 Gbps plus Wi-Fi 7 router bundle hits early access at $250
By Mark Tyson published
Google Fiber 20 Gbps plus Wi-Fi 7 router bundle has become available for early access at $250, with installations starting in Q1 2024
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Yes, a Pigeon is Faster for Data Transfer than Gigabit Fiber Internet
By Mark Tyson published
A decade ago, a pigeon with a 4 GB memory stick outran an ISP’s ADSL service. A 2023 rematch features a bird with 3 TB of flash drives vs gigabit internet.
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Amazon AWS To Charge for Public IPv4 Address Next Year
By Mark Tyson published
AWS is introducing hourly charges for services with public IPv4 addresses. From next Feb users will be charged half a cent per address per hour.
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Nintendo Switch Helps FBI Locate Abducted Teenager
By Mark Tyson published
A 14-year-old was abducted and taken from Virginia to Arizona. Location data from her Nintendo Switch console facilitated her rescue.
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