Thousands of ASUS Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Backdoor Campaign

Thousands of ASUS Routers Hijacked in Stealthy Backdoor Campaign

Hackers have gained unauthorized, persistent access to about 9000 ASUS routers in an ongoing exploitation campaign, according to cyber intelligence firm GreyNoise. Unlike typical malware attacks, the attackers maintain long-term access without dropping malware or leaving traces. Instead, the operation uses the routers’ own legitimate features to create persistent backdoors that survive firmware updates and reboots. It appears to be part of a stealth operation to assemble a distributed network of backdoor devices, potentially laying…

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Why I prefer this portable SSD for work travel over my Samsung and Sandisk

Why I prefer this portable SSD for work travel over my Samsung and Sandisk

SSDs (solid state drives) are the perfect portable storage solution, and far better that the older HDDs (hard disk drives) with their spinning disks that are vulnerable to vibration and shock.  Also: The best external hard drives you can buy But the downside to many portable SSDs is that they can’t cope with even a little bit of water or dust. That means that they prefer an air-conditioned office much more than a dusty truck or…

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Introducing Secure Access – DNS Defense

Introducing Secure Access – DNS Defense

The Top-Ranked DNS Security Just Got Better Cost-effective protection of your organization’s network and users is critical. That’s why I’m excited to announce the availability of Cisco Secure Access – DNS Defense, the newest member of the Secure Access product family. Building upon Cisco’s position as the leading provider of DNS-layer security, we now offer a seamless pathway to our Universal ZTNA solution. Whether you’re a prospective customer looking to strengthen your network and user…

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I thought my iPhone 16 camera was good enough for photos – until I attached this accessory

I thought my iPhone 16 camera was good enough for photos – until I attached this accessory

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Sandmarc Telephoto 2x lens is available now for $155. The lens attaches to your iPhone and makes images more vivid, adding a professional quality to your shots (and is cheaper than a DSLR). It is not available for Android and occasionally warps close-up images. Since I could hold a camera, I’ve been working on improving my photography skills. Now that I need to take product photos for work, I’ve dedicated more…

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How writing makes you a stronger leader

How writing makes you a stronger leader

The takeaway: Write to lead, write to win  There are powerful tools and mental models that can help you think more clearly, write more effectively and make better decisions. One of the best starting points is Richards Heuer’s The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis. Originally written for intelligence professionals, it offers practical strategies for challenging assumptions, avoiding bias and applying structured analytic techniques — the very skills that all thoughtful leaders need.  You’ll also find a…

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¿Qué ROI? Los fallos de la IA llevan a los CEO a replantearse su adopción

¿Qué ROI? Los fallos de la IA llevan a los CEO a replantearse su adopción

Casi tres años después de que el lanzamiento de ChatGPT iniciara una nueva revolución, sigue siendo difícil obtener un retorno de la inversión en materia de inteligencia artificial (IA). Solo el 25% de las iniciativas de IA de los últimos años han cumplido las expectativas de retorno de la inversión, según los directores ejecutivos encuestados por el IBM Institute for Business Value. Mientras tanto, las organizaciones han logrado implementaciones en toda la empresa con solo…

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These earbuds sold me on the open-ear form factor (and sound great for the price)

These earbuds sold me on the open-ear form factor (and  sound great for the price)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Acefast Acefit Pro open-ear headphones are available on Amazon for $125. The Acefit Pro offer a high level of clarity, outstanding custom EQ, and an elegant lighting effect for nighttime activities. You’ll definitely want to use the app so you can make adjustments to the EQ as needed. Within the realm of headphones and earbuds, there’s a form factor that often gets overlooked because most consumers want something akin to AirPods….

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How ChatGPT could replace the internet as we know it

How ChatGPT could replace the internet as we know it

PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images As I watched the internet debate over who would win between 100 men and 1 gorilla (yes, this is an actual debate online), I couldn’t help but become invested in the outcome. I laughed at the ridiculous comments and marveled at the stunning AI videos. Then something hit me like a ton of bricks, or in this case, like a gorilla. 🤯 It was so profound, I actually said to…

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3 Apple Intelligence features that would convince me to ditch Gemini and ChatGPT

3 Apple Intelligence features that would convince me to ditch Gemini and ChatGPT

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Apple finally entered the AI race at last year’s Worldwide Developer Conference when it revealed Apple Intelligence. However, some of the biggest updates announced at WWDC 2024 — such as a new and improved Siri and an AI that’s aware of your personal context from your daily phone use — have yet to deploy, leaving users frustrated. Still, I think there is hope.  Apple has done a lot well with the limited features it has shipped…

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Over 90% of Top Email Domains Vulnerable to Spoofing Attacks

Over 90% of Top Email Domains Vulnerable to Spoofing Attacks

Over 90% of the world’s top email domains are vulnerable to spoofing, enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated phishing attacks, according to new research by EasyDMARC. The email authentication firm found that just 7.7% of the world’s top 1.8 million email domains have implemented the most stringent Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) policy. This configuration, known as ‘p=reject’, actively blocks malicious emails from reaching inboxes. DMARC is an email validation protocol that verifies that…

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