How to set up your new computer
So you’ve got a new computer. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with…
A New C++ Variant of BellaCiao Malware
Dec 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Malware The Iranian nation-state hacking group known as Charming Kitten has been observed deploying a C++ variant of a known malware called BellaCiao. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky, which dubbed…
10 things I’d never, ever do as an IT professional
I have been working in the IT industry for over 30 years, for most of this time as an editor at PC-WELT (PCWorld’s German sister publication), specializing in security. I test antivirus software, give tips…
How to fix kinked and broken cables in no time
Countless cables are used in the home — whether for charging smartphones, transferring data, or connecting audio systems. However, frequent use and regular bending can quickly lead to unsightly kinks or even damage to sensitive…
Clop ransomware gang takes credit for latest mass hack that breached dozens of companies
Clop, a prolific ransomware gang, has taken credit for stealing data from at least 66 companies by exploiting a bug in widely used corporate file transfer tools made by Cleo Software. The cybercriminal gang on…
These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2024
Since 2018, along with colleagues first at VICE Motherboard, and now at TechCrunch, I have been publishing a list at the end of the year highlighting the best cybersecurity stories reported by other outlets. Cybersecurity,…
My first Thunderbolt 5 experience has been a huge bust
Thunderbolt 5. The cutting edge of I/O. All of it — monitors, a Thunderbolt 5 dock, and even a Thunderbolt 5 SSD — was perched on my desk. I was pleased, in the way only…
Researchers Uncover PyPI Packages Stealing Keystrokes and Hijacking Social Accounts
Dec 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Data Exfiltration Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two malicious packages that were uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository and came fitted with capabilities to exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised…
This powerful Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is $450 off
With just a few days left of the year, we found an amazing deal for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360, which is now $450 off at Best Buy. Instead of paying $1,350, you can get…
The Full Nerd awards: Our favorite PC hardware of 2024
In this yearly penultimate episode of The Full Nerd, Brad Chacos, Alaina Yee, Adam Patrick Murray, and Will Smith came ready to brawl. Picking the best PC hardware of the year is no easy task,…