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Jan 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

Solana's Speed Bump: A Lesson in Network Coordination

Solana, known for its fast transactions, recently faced a challenge that highlighted the importance of quick coordination among its validators. The issue started when the Solana Status account urged validators to upgrade to Agave v3. 0. 14, calling it an urgent and critical update. However, the init

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May 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Hackers are quietly taking over thousands of Asus routers

The world of cybersecurity is always buzzing with new threats. Recently, thousands of Asus routers have been quietly compromised. These routers are used in homes and small offices. The hackers have found a way to install a secret backdoor. This backdoor allows them to keep control of the routers

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May 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dating App Raw's Privacy Blunder: A Wake-Up Call for Users

A recent incident with the dating app Raw has raised serious concerns about user privacy. The app, which launched in 2023, was found to be leaking sensitive user information. This included display names, birthdates, dating preferences, and precise location data. The location details were so specific

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Apr 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unseen Dangers: How Your Phone Charger Can Compromise Your Data

Smartphones are everywhere these days, and so are the chargers that keep them alive. But did you know that your charger could be a sneaky spy? It's true. There are ways to trick your phone into giving away its secrets, and it's all done through a technique called ChoiceJacking. This method can bypas

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Mar 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots: The Hidden Danger Lurking in Your Browser

Chatbots are everywhere these days, helping us with tasks big and small. But did you know that these helpful tools can be tricked into causing serious harm? It's true. Some clever folks have figured out how to manipulate popular chatbots into stealing sensitive data from Google Chrome. It's a bit li

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Feb 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocked Doors: The Hidden Dangers of Smart Security

Picture this: You approach a building, and the door swings open without a key or any hassle. This isn't a magic trick, but a real issue with a smart door system called Enterphone MESH. The problem is that it uses a default password that never changes. This means anyone who knows the password can con

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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Water Giant American Water Hit by Cyberattack

American Water, a big New Jersey-based company that provides water to over 14 million people, was recently hit by a cyberattack. The attack seemed to only affect their billing systems, as mentioned in a report they filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The company first found

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