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SSHStalker uses IRC channels and multiple bots to control infected Linux hosts Automated SSH brute-forcing rapidly spreads the botnet through cloud server infrastructures Compilers are downloaded locally to build payloads for reliable cross-distribution execution SSHStalker, a recently discovered Linux botnet, is apparently relying on the classic IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol to manage its operations….

Holographic tape operated inside a production LTO library without infrastructure changes Live application software accessed holographic media using standard tape library workflows Cartridge dimensions matched LTO, allowing robotic handling without modification A UK startup has tested a holographic tape storage system inside a working LTO tape library, showing that it can run within existing data…

The weekend is here, and among the Valentine’s Day celebrations I’ll be searching my local stores for one thing: Spiritforged, the latest set in the Riftbound trading card game (TCG) that features the cast and world of League of Legends and Arcane, the hit game and Netflix show. With the addition of new Equipment gear…

OpenAI has officially disabled GPT-4o in ChatGPT A lot of users are feeling emotional and upset about the switch There’s an official #keep4o campaign underway We knew the moment was coming, and now it’s happened: OpenAI has officially disabled the GPT-4o model inside ChatGPT, pushing all users towards the GPT-5 alternatives, and it’s hitting a…

Presidents’ Day weekend has arrived, and if you’re on a budget but still want to treat yourself in honor of Mr. Washington’s birthday, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve spent hours shopping Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale to hand-pick 18 must-have gadgets and home items under $50. • Shop Amazon’s full Presidents’ Day sale…

Lenses sure can be expensive for mirrorless cameras. When I first bought a Nikon Z camera, I picked up the versatile 24-70mm F2.8 S to go with it, and that fabulous lens tied me over for a few years until I could afford a second one. Recently, I have been able to pick up a…

China’s strontium optical clock now participates directly in international atomic time calculation Optical clocks operate at higher frequencies than caesium, allowing finer measurement resolution Accuracy claims reach one second over billions or tens of billions of years China has received formal international recognition for an ultra precise optical lattice clock after its calibration data was…

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle 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: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, February 14 (game #1482). Quordle…

I’ve only just finished testing the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro and was impressed by its long battery life, built-in GPS, and support for offline maps. It’s not as refined as the Apple Watch Ultra 3, but at over half the price, it’s a perfect fit for budget-conscious outdoor enthusiasts. Better still, right now you can…

Man City will resume their bid to win the FA Cup against Salford this weekend. It has been a good week for Pep Guardiola’s team. Back-to-back victories over Liverpool and Fulham have boosted their Premier League title chances, although Arsenal remain favourites. This could be Guardiola’s last season at the Etihad Stadium. If it is,…