Month: August 2025

Pakistani-based malware empire ‘punished’ software pirates with infostealers, earning millions of dollars in just five years – here’s how to stay safe

Malware disguised as cracked software infected millions of devices through manipulated search results Affiliates in a pay-per-install network turned piracy into a global cybercrime business Attackers accidentally exposed their operation after being infected by the same malware Pakistani-based cybercriminals have been linked to an operation that distributed infostealer malware disguised…

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Ready to try Apple’s iOS 26? Here are all the compatible iPhones that can run public beta 2 today

Soon after the Apple iPhone event takes place, we’ll finally have access to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 — both of which are bringing huge upgrades to your iPhone and iPad’s operating systems. One you might be thrilled to play around with is the visual update: Liquid Glass. (It’s like…

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Murderbot season 2: everything we know so far about the hit Apple TV+ show’s return

Murderbot season 2: key information – Officially renewed in July– Release date yet to be revealed– No trailer released yet– Main cast expected to return– Season 2 may follow more than one of the book series– Hope for future seasons Murderbot season 2 is officially on the way, which is…

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I spent a week testing iOS 26’s new camera app – here are the 3 things I like and the 2 I don’t

The iPhone Camera app is a confusing mess in iOS 18 – so when Apple announced a big overhaul for iOS 26 I was delighted. The redesign was long overdue – but of course Apple still had to deliver on it. And for the most part, it has. I’ve been…

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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1521, Monday, August 18

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here. It’s time for your guide…

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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1520, Sunday, August 17

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here. It’s time for your guide…

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