Author: Zach_Wilson

Hackers are using LinkedIn smart links to target users in phishing attacks

If you have a service that allows you to contact people, you can be sure hackers will try to abuse it to deliver malware or steal login credentials and other personally identifiable info.  Case in point – LinkedIn Smart Links. The tool, offered as part of the professional social network’s…

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The Morning After: Our verdict on Google’s Pixel 8 Pro

The reviews keep coming this week. After all the AI tricks, rock-climbing and specification barrage we saw at Google’s big Pixel reveal event, how do Google’s flagship smartphones stack up? Pretty well, according to our reviews of both the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8. The surprise highlight is AI,…

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Can’t wait for Disney Plus’ Goosebumps? Stream these 3 spine-tingling series to get in the Halloween mood

Entire generations grew up scaring themselves silly with the Goosebumps books, so they’ll be relieved to hear that the new Disney Plus and Hulu Goosebumps TV series is everything they hoped it’d be.  It features a familiar face in Justin Long, who plays English teacher and new Biddle House resident…

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AVerMedia launches its first HDMI 2.1 USB capture card, priced at $299.99

It’s nearly three years since HDMI 2.1 consoles like the Xbox Series X and PS5 launched and we’re finally seeing HDMI 2.1 capture cards appear on the market. AVerMedia is launching its $299.99 Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (what a name) HDMI 2.1 USB capture card today, offering streamers and gamers…

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Exploring the risks and benefits of password managers

Passwords, one of the earliest forms of online security, are crucial for safeguarding accounts, applications, devices, and data. Despite various challenges surrounding them, they are unlikely to become obsolete soon. The main issue with passwords is their number and frequency of use. With the need to access various websites and…

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X defends itself over EU accusations of playing host to Israel-Hamas disinformation

X CEO Linda Yaccarino has said the social media platform formerly known as Twitter has identified and removed “hundreds” of Hamas-affiliated accounts, and has “taken action to remove or label tens of thousands of pieces of content” in the wake of terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel. Yaccarino’s…

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