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Idle Windows XP and 2000 machines get infected with viruses within minutes of being exposed online
By Aaron Klotz published
A YouTuber installs a Windows XP VM without using any basic security measures to see how many viruses the OS will get. Within minutes, the OS has several viruses infecting the VM.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

How To Back Up Your Data in Windows
By Abhishek Mishra published
Want to back up your PC, but are confused about the options present in the Windows OS? Try any of these three methods to safeguard yourself against data corruption and loss.
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