Malicious Google Chrome extensions “Phantom Shuttle” secretly rerouted traffic through attacker-controlled proxies Extensions targeted Chinese users, harvesting credentials from 170 high-value domains Google removed the plugins; experts warn browser add-ons remain a major security risk Security researchers recently discovered two extensions for the Google Chrome browser were rerouting valuable traffic through compromised proxies, and thus…

If you picked up a new TV in the Black Friday sales or over Christmas and you’re looking for the next piece to upgrade your home theater, then Sonos Beam is a great place to start. And, right now, you can get the excellent Sonos Beam (Gen 2) at Amazon for $369 (was $499). The…

Five time winners of AFCON, Cameroon look to kick off the 2025 tournament with a bang as they face Gabon. Cameroon come into this fixture looking to resurrect their historical dominance in this tournament after failing to win AFCON since 2017. However, off-field drama surrounding coaches and Samuel Eto’o have overshadowed the start of the…

ESET discovers PromptLock, first AI-driven ransomware generating malicious scripts dynamically PromptLock scans systems, exfiltrates, encrypts, or destroys data based on AI decisions NFC malware also rising; experts urge updates, backups, and cautious handling of files/tools Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is now being used to code ransomware encryptors, researchers have said, revealing how the technology is…

With Christmas Day just hours away, the rush to bag the best gifts is (hopefully) winding down. But if you’ve left a little room under the tree, now’s the perfect time to treat yourself (and your data) to something useful. Right now, some of the best VPNs are offering steep discounts, giving you the chance…

If that didn’t make you feel bulletproof, you’re made of sterner stuff than the rest of us. Heated Rivalry episode 6 (“The Cottage”) sees Shane (Hudson Williams) and Ilya (Connor Storrie) reconvene and reassess everything in a final effort to push past square one. Hooked on Rachel Reid’s addictive rivals-to-lovers hockey drama? Here’s where to…

DapuStor has debuted a 245TB PCIe Gen5 QLC SSD for AI workloads The firm joins other vendors targeting hyperscalers with ultra-capacity flash The move reflects how AI is driving demand for dense NAND storage AI workloads are driving demand for much larger SSDs inside hyperscale data centers, and in response to this, DapuStor has announced…

South Korea adds facial recognition to SIM registration to choke off scam-driven phone numbers Stolen personal data has made mobile fraud cheap, and regulators want higher barriers Telecom security failures forced government to rethink how phone accounts are approved South Korea is moving to tighten how new mobile accounts are created by adding facial recognition…

Best Buy has knocked $250 off one of the better-balanced prebuilt PCs you can buy for under $1,000 right now. The iBuyPower Slate desktop (SBA7R96XT01) has dropped to $999.99 from a listed value of $1,249.99, and it excels in a category where corners are often cut. What separates this system from many sub-$1,000 rivals is…

A part of a wealth of religious programming from the BBC this Christmas, BBC One are making one of the UK’s biggest Midnight Mass services available to all with a live broadcast from Cambridge. Keep reading as we explain how to watch Midnight Mass 2025 online from anywhere and potentially for FREE. Swipe to scroll…