Month: December 2022
Comcast Xfinity accounts are being attacked in 2FA bypass attacks
Audio player loading… Someone found a way to bypass the two-factor authentication (2FA) security measure at Comcast Xfinity and compromise countless accounts, reports have claimed. Following the bypass, the attackers are able to use the compromised accounts to try and take over cryptocurrency exchange accounts and cloud storage services. On…
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Why are Yule Logs scary this year?
People who make Yule Log videos — are you okay? I’m worried about you. The standard flame-filled videos of holiday cheer seem a lot darker lately, and while I would love to know why, I’m also just generally concerned for your mental well-being. My first sign that something was wrong…
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Apple’s AirPods Pro fall to $200, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
While it’s a bit late for most tech gifts to ship in time for Christmas, there are still many deals going on for those looking to buy something nice for themselves. Apple’s AirPods Pro, for one, are down to an all-time low of $200, while Sony’s WF-1000XM4 earbuds are still…
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Anker admits Eufy camera security issues
Audio player loading… Anker has confirmed that one of its security camera products had some serious security flaws that allowed unauthorized third parties to view the camera live feeds. It also confirmed that it’s been sending mobile push notifications with people’s faces via the cloud to user endpoints (opens in…
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The Keychron Q10 is a great mainstream Alice keyboard
Keychron keeps doing it. Since we reviewed the Keychron Q2 in January 2022, it’s revamped the Q1 and launched 12 other Q-series boards, from a regular old full-size down to an ultracompact. There’s even an HHKB. But maybe the most uncommon is the Q10: a 75 percent Alice layout mechanical…
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Twitter’s new view counts for tweets offer measurement without meaning
The internet is, in many ways, built on fraudulent measurement. Measuring article and video views keep the wheels of online advertising spinning, while counting likes, faves, etc, constitute an insidious drip of “engagement” that has us all opening apps when we should know better. But some metrics are stupider than…
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