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What is DDoS in gaming? How to stay safe as a player or host
Nothing takes the wind out of your sails like getting hit with a DDoS attack mid-match. Whether it’s ranked, a tournament, or just a casual game with friends, the lag and disconnects ruin the fun. To prevent that from happening, it helps to understand what DDoS is in gaming. DDoS attacks aren’t new, but they’ve gotten more aggressive and easier…
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Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay bought
I have been watching, with some grim amusement, Elon Musk discovering the limits of being just another political donor. While he was at DOGE, he literally could control the Treasury and DOD — he effectively had the IT reins of the entire country, and could simply gut things he hated at will. There was a price for that: it destroyed…
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Hackers are using fake Booking.com sites to infect summer travelers with dangerous malware — how to stay safe
Summer is here and if you haven’t booked your holiday travel plans yet, you’re going to want to be extra careful when doing so. The reason being, hackers are now using popular booking sites to infect unsuspecting travelers with dangerous password-stealing malware. According to the cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes, a new campaign has been spotted online that uses malicious links on…
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‘It’s far from showing its age’: Java might’ve just turned 30, but it’s still going strong and here to stay
Java, one of the world’s most popular programming languages, has officially turned 30 – but it’s still a long way from reaching its twilight years. The programming language was first released in May 1995, and its launch came at a pivotal time in the development of the world wide web. The programming language was perfectly suited to cater for growing…
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Cyber attacks have rocked UK retailers – here’s how you can stay safe
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned organizations to tighten up their security practices following the recent cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods. The security agency is calling on firms to review their password reset policies, and in particular how IT help desks authenticate workers when they make a reset request. Organizations should be particularly cautious in the…
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The tell-tale signs and how to stay safe
LinkedIn is the go-to platform for professional networking and job hunting. With over a billion users worldwide, professional opportunities are often just a connection request away. Although LinkedIn helps users grow their careers, it’s also susceptible to scams. Whether with recruiters, potential clients, or fellow professionals, LinkedIn users expect genuine interactions. This can lead them to lower their guards and…
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Airbnb now shows the full price of your stay by default
Airbnb will now display how much you’ll pay for a stay – cleaning fees and all – as soon as you start your search. The update, which is rolling out globally, means you’ll see the total cost of a reservation (excluding taxes) before you reach the checkout page. The company first started showing the full price of its listings in…
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‘The White Lotus’ season 3 finale is a whopping 90 minutes — and it can save what’s been a very uneven stay
“The White Lotus” season 3 has been … well, let’s be honest, it’s been an uneven stay at the resort this time around. There have been some wild moments. The show’s focus on the excesses and unhinged behavior of those with more money than sense is a hallmark of the murder mystery show, and this season’s wealthy hotel guests have…
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5 Gmail Features on Android That Will Help You Stay Organized and Save Time
If you use Gmail on your Android device, you’re probably familiar with the basics—sending emails, archiving, and searching your inbox. However, the Android app offers several powerful features that can save you time, keep your inbox organized, and help you manage emails more efficiently. Swipe Actions for Quick Email Management Instead of manually sorting emails, Swipe Actions let you perform…
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Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
Proving you’re not a robot online can be really annoying, but now it can also be quite dangerous as hackers have devised a new way to use seemingly harmless CAPTCHAs in their attacks. A Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart (or a CAPTCHA for short) is a security measure you’ve likely come across countless times…
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