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Chinese hackers use custom malware to spy on US telecom networks
The Chinese state-sponsored Salt Typhoon hacking group uses a custom utility called JumbledPath to stealthily monitor network traffic and potentially capture sensitive data in cyberattacks on U.S. telecommunication providers. Salt Typhoon (aka Earth Estries, GhostEmperor, and UNC2286) is a sophisticated hacking group active since at least 2019, primarily focusing on breaching government entities and telecommunications companies. Recently, the U.S. authorities have…
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Brave now lets you inject custom JavaScript to tweak websites
Brave Browser is getting a new feature called ‘custom scriptlets’ that lets advanced users inject their own JavaScript into websites, allowing deep customization and control over their browsing experience. The new feature is coming in Brave Browser version 1.75 for the desktop and is very similar to the popular TamperMonkey and GreaseMonkey browser extensions, which allow users to create “user…
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How to bring Google’s custom vibration brilliance to any Android phone today – Computerworld
As reported by famed Android code-sleuther and notably not Trent-named human Mishaal Rahman, the vibrations vary not only in their patterns — with presets such as “Blip,” “Rumble,” “Fireworks,” and “Waves” — but also in their intensity and duration (and for the love of all things holy, get your mind out of the gutter, lest I be forced to bring…
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Kimsuky hackers use new custom RDP Wrapper for remote access
The North Korean hacking group known as Kimsuky was observed in recent attacks using a custom-built RDP Wrapper and proxy tools to directly access infected machines. This is a sign of shifting tactics for Kimsuky, according to AhnLab SEcurity Intelligence Center (ASEC), who discovered the campaign. ASEC says the North Korean hackers now use a diverse set of customized remote…
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Threads now lets you share your custom feeds
Threads will now let you share the custom feeds you’ve created, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Tuesday. This means other users can pin your custom feed to their homepage, giving them access to the same stream of curated content. Threads first rolled out custom feeds in November, which you can use to track your favorite topics or accounts on…
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How to Create Your Own Custom AI Bots in Google Gemini
Google hasn’t been shy about pushing the Gemini AI bot into just about every app and device it can—from the Pixel 9 to your video calls—and most of the time you get the same experience when you call up the assistant. If you need a more bespoke AI bot, however, you can tailor Gemini by creating your own Gems. Gems…
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How to Schedule Custom Notifications on Windows 11
Do you want to receive custom messages or alerts at a predefined time? If so, you have various ways to schedule those notifications on your Windows 11 PC. I’ll show you your options. Using Task Scheduler to Set a Notification The easiest way to schedule tasks on Windows 11 is by using the built-in Task Scheduler utility. You tell the…
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How to Add a Custom Profile Picture to Your PlayStation Network Account
Summary The PlayStation Network lets you set a custom profile picture distinct from your avatar. You can upload custom profile pictures via the PlayStation website or the mobile app. Freely swap between using custom profile pictures or default avatars by flipping a toggle in your console settings. Alongside a lengthy list of iconic PlayStation characters that you can set as…
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5 Best Software to Map Mouse Buttons for Custom Controls
Best for Windows: X-Mouse Best for Macs: Mac Mouse Fix Best for Linux: Input Remapper Best for scroll wheel customization: WizMouse Best for recording macros: Macro Recorder Computer mice have been used for decades and are easily taken for granted. Even so, it is possible to make your mouse a bit more appealing by customizing its behavior. Several utilities exist…
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How to Add Custom Ringtones to Your iPhone
If you don’t want to buy ringtones or the one that came with your iPhone, you can create your own custom ringtones with iTunes. Note that this process only applies to Windows. We have a separate guide for adding custom ringtones to an iPhone from a Mac, and if you don’t have a computer on hand, you can do everything…
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