Month: May 2025
Devious new ClickFix malware variant targets macOS, Android, and iOS using browser-based redirections
Security researchers found ClickFix attacks evolving to target other operating systems On Android and iOS, the attack is particularly worrisome, as it transforms into a drive-by attack The malware is already being flagged by antivirus programs ClickFix, an infamous hacking technique that tricks people into running malware thinking they’re fixing…
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Nebraska to adopt law aimed at curbing kids’ time online
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that cracks down on social platforms’ features that could keep kids online for longer. Under the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB504), major platforms must let users choose to see a chronological feed, rather than one provided by a recommendation algorithm, which…
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Want to carry an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 to your laptop? Here’s an eGPU chassis that should do the trick – but it ain’t cheap
HighPoint RocketStor 8631CW gives you 64GB/s GPU bandwidth – no drivers or software needed Real PCIe Gen5 x16 lanes delivered straight to your GPU through a single CopprLink cable Fits dual or triple-slot GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel – no compatibility tricks required External GPU (eGPU) enclosures aren’t new,…
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How we test VPNs
VPN users have an unbelievable amount of choice in the market, but lots of those choices are bad. Upwards of 180 virtual private networks are available for commercial users alone. For the casual user who just wants a VPN to protect themselves online or change their virtual location, the risk…
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It’s official, Android users: Instagram is draining your battery, but there’s now a fix
Google confirms that Instagram for Android is draining excessive battery power compared to similar apps The issue apparently lies with the standard Instagram app Google’s advisory urges users to fix the issue by updating their app Think your Android smartphone’s battery life has been dropping faster than normal recently? The…
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QA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreement
The over 300 quality assurance workers of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft. It is the first contract agreement at Microsoft since the concerted effort to unionize the video game industry began roughly four years ago. “This is a monumental victory for all…
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