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Telefónica confirms internal ticketing system breach after data leak
Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica confirms its internal ticketing system was breached after stolen data was leaked on a hacking forum. Telefónica is a Spanish multinational telecommunications company operating in twelve countries with over 104,000 employees. The company is the largest telecommunications firm in Spain, operating under the name Movistar. In an email to BleepingComputer today, Telefónica confirmed its ticketing system…
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Netgear’s new Wi-Fi 7 Orbi mesh system is a solid bump with plenty of ports
Netgear just announced the Orbi 870, a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh system that joins its now-three-tier lineup of Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers. It’s pricey like the others, but at $1,299.99 for a three-pack, it’s a full thousand dollars cheaper than the next kit up, the quad-band Orbi 970. Netgear says a three-pack of Orbi 870s can cover up to 9,000…
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Texas Tech University System data breach impacts 1.4 million patients
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and its El Paso counterpart suffered a cyberattack that disrupted computer systems and applications, potentially exposing the data of 1.4 million patients. The organization is a public, academic health institution that is part of the Texas Tech University System, which educates and trains healthcare professionals, conducts medical research, and provides patient care services. The…
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Cambridge Audio Evo One: The best all-in-one system yet
There are no shortage of ways to listen to your music in your living room. You could use one of the best soundbars that sits under your TV, or one of the best Bluetooth speakers you’ve got hidden away in your drawer. One of my favorite devices is part of an ever-improving family — the HiFi replacement all-in-one. I’ve been…
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Data center water consumption is skyrocketing, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution – the company’s new closed-loop cooling system consumes zero water and could save millions of liters per year
Microsoft has revealed more information on its new data center design that promises to consume zero water for cooling purposes. In August, the firm unveiled the new design that leverages a chip-level liquid cooling solution that can provide precise temperature control without water evaporation. A new blog post authored by Steve Solomon, VP of datacenter infrastructure engineering at Microsoft, said…
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Honda recalls over 200,000 SUVs due to fuel system issue that may cause fires — what you need to know
Honda will recall more than 200,00 SUVs due to a faulty fuel system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects 205,760 Honda vehicles, specifically the 2023-24 Passport and 2023-25 Pilot. According to the NHTSA, the recall is because of the fuel filler neck tube the the fuel filler pipe which have the potential to separate. The…
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Excel Is Introducing a Compatibility System for Old Spreadsheets
Microsoft is adding a Compatibility Version system to Excel. This system should prevent new features and bugfixes from breaking old spreadsheets, though it may prove to be an annoyance for Office 2024 buyers. File compatibility is always a concern when dealing with old, regularly-updated applications like Excel. A spreadsheet that you created in Microsoft Office 2016, for example, might look…
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Not Sure What a Linux Command Will Do to Your System? Ask ChatGPT
Key Takeaways Running unknown commands and scripts in the terminal risks damaging your system or accidentally deleting data. Use ChatGPT to understand complex Linux commands by breaking them down. While helpful, AI chatbots do get things wrong, so make sure you verify the explanations they give using authoritative sources. You’ve likely heard you should never run a command or script…
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5 Ways to Improve Your TV’s Sound Without a Full Sound System
Quick Links Optimize the Built-In Speakers Connect It to Speakers You Already Have As TVs have become thinner, so has the quality of their sound become thinner and less pleasant. Though some TVs do have acceptable sound, chances are you’re probably not entirely happy. So, what can be done? 1 Add a Compact Sound Bar Sound bars were essentially invented…
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New ransomware gang claims cyber attack on Bartow County School System and others
Late last week a new ransomware gang, Chort, emerged. It posted six new victims to its data leak site including four US schools and colleges. One was the Bartow County School System which recently suffered a week-long outage due to a cyber attack in mid-October. In a statement, the school confirmed an ‘unauthorized external source’ had caused the outage which…
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