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The 6 Best Free Speed Test Apps to Check Internet Performance
A speedy and stable internet connection and solid Wi-Fi network are crucial for households in the age of remote work. Subpar performance could lead to dropped video calls and the inability to access Google Docs when deadlines are due. Several apps on the market help people assess the wireless network in their home or their favorite coffee shop. Here are…
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Top 5 Ways to Bypass Internet Shutdowns
It used to be that a government shutting down internet access was an extreme move taken in times of severe upheaval. However, the practice has become increasingly common, as internet shutdowns have been used during elections and student exams. Sometimes, it’s the whole internet. But more often, and on a longer-term basis, it’s blocking certain services. But there are steps…
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Severed subsea internet cables raise network security questions
Two subsea internet cables in the Baltic appear to have been sabotaged, part of a wider trend that raises concerns about the future reliability of international internet traffic. A 218 km (132 mile) cable between Lithuania and Sweden’s Gotland Island went offline on Sunday morning, with another connecting Helsinki to Rostock in Germany failing early on Monday. The 1,200 km…
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Internet access returns to Mozambique – but social media remains blocked
Mobile connections in Mozambique appear to be returning following three days of curfew-style internet blackouts, but social media platforms remain restricted, and usage of the best VPNs has soared over the last week. Data from VPN provider Surfshark’s Internet Shutdown Tracker showed the first restrictions occurred on October 25. Mobile internet traffic was disrupted as protests erupted following the announcement…
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You Can Now Search the Internet With ChatGPT
OpenAI has a Halloween announcement: ChatGPT search is now official. The company is finally rolling out an official competitor to AI search engines like Perplexity, Google’s AI Overviews, and Microsoft Bing (powered by Copilot). OpenAI originally announced its search plans back in July, with a service called SearchGPT. While SearchGPT was a prototype, and launched with a waitlist to try…
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Leave the Internet Archive alone! – Computerworld
When he founded the Archives in 1996, his ambitious goal was to provide “universal access to all knowledge.” Kahle and his friends have been remarkably successful. Today, the Archives holds digital copies of 44 million books and texts, 15 million audio recordings, 10.6 million videos, 4.8 million images, a million software programs, and even a copy of Computerworld from 1969. To do…
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Hacker claims to have data linked to 19 million French mobile and internet customers
Free, the second largest internet service provider (ISP) and telephone operator in France, has recently confirmed it was the victim of a major breach. The company, which is believed to have over 20 million customers, notified France’s cyber agency over the weekend, stating that threat actors targeted a management tool which was used to exfiltrate user data. Free clarified that…
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Internet Archive breached again through stolen access tokens
The Internet Archive was breached again, this time on their Zendesk email support platform after repeated warnings that threat actors stole exposed GitLab authentication tokens. Since last night, BleepingComputer has received numerous messages from people who received replies to their old Internet Archive removal requests, warning that the organization has been breached as they did not correctly rotate their stolen…
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How to remove mugshots from the internet
Mugshot websites profit by posting criminal records and photographs of people online. This practice has sparked significant controversy, especially when charges are dropped. Mugshots circulating online can cause extreme damage. To help those affected, we explain how to remove mugshots from the internet. Whether you are innocent or have turned your life around after being found guilty, this article can…
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Ransomware gang claims it breached Tennessee school district, disrupted internet access
Ransomware gang Rhysida this week claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Henry County Schools in Tennessee. The group posted samples of what it says are confidential documents stolen from the school district. Rhysida posted a proof pack of documents it claims to have stolen from Henry County Schools. Henry County Schools has not verified Rhysida’s claim. The district posted…
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