Month: April 2024
Microsoft left internal passwords exposed in latest security blunder
Microsoft reportedly locked down a server last month that exposed passwords, keys, and credentials of Microsoft employees to the open internet, as the company faces mounting pressure to bolster its software security. According to Techcrunch, three security researchers at SOCRadar — a company specializing in detecting corporate cybersecurity weaknesses —…
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ISPs roll out mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels that show speeds, fees and data allowances
You can now ensure that you're not going to be hit by hidden fees and taxes before you sign up with an internet service provider (ISP). Starting today, big ISPs with more than 100,000 subscribers will be required to display "nutrition labels" both in store and online under a new…
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Bitdefender now has identity protection for Gmail and Outlook
Bitdefender has upgraded its Digital Identity Protection feature, as it now integrates with Gmail and Outlook. The antivirus vendor’s identity theft protection service monitors the dark web to see if a user’s personal information has been stolen and leaked by hackers. Now, Digital Identity Protection connects with Google‘s Gmail and…
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The best monitors for every budget in 2024
There are tons of solid computer monitors available right now, which is great for anyone who needs a second screen for their home office setup or a special gaming monitor for their rig. Not to mention, display technology has evolved a lot in the past few years: OLED Flex, QD-OLED…
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The US finalizes rules for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized rules for the amount of certain “forever chemicals” allowed in drinking water. This is the first time the US has placed legally enforceable federal limits on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals so ubiquitous that they’ve likely already made their way into most…
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Consumers will finally see FCC-mandated ‘nutrition labels’ for most broadband plans
It appears that a nearly eight-year-long battle by the FCC to require internet companies to display information on the costs, fees, and speeds of their broadband services is finally over. Starting on Wednesday, all but the smallest ISPs will be required to publish broadband “nutrition labels” on all of their…
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