Anker recalls over a million power banks after reports of fires
Affected customers are advised to stop using the product and contact Anker for a free replacement
Scammers are exploiting tax season panic with convincing new email traps
"Surely the IRS can't ask for my credit card details?"
British mobile network EE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11
At what age should kids be given smartphones?
PSA: Google Chrome update addresses zero-day exploit
Google has released a critical security update on the Chrome stable channel. According to the notes, an active exploit exists for CVE-2023-6345 that could allow an attacker to steal sensitive data and other cyber attacks.
Critical security flaw discovered in Zyxel NAS devices, patches are already available
No mitigations or temporary remediations this time. Just a firmware update you have to install ASAP
Apple urges users to upgrade their devices immediately to patch three 'active' zero day exploits
The security patch was deployed using Apple's new Rapid Security Response automatic update system
QNAP's NAS devices affected by a new critical security issue, patches are available
The next ransomware target for cyber-crime gangs?
GPU miners trickery: Watch out for painted memory on used graphics cards
Sellers are trying to pass off discolored mining GPUs as new or "like new"
PSA: Discolored memory chips are a common sign indicating heavily used graphics cards, possibly former mining cards. Recent evidence suggests some resellers are trying to deceive customers by painting over the memory. The paint comes off relatively easily for those inspecting the used GPUs.
You should change your password manager's clipboard settings now
Leaving passwords in the clipboard indefinitely could be dangerous
PSA: FBI releases safety statement regarding fake batteries
Be cautious where you buy your batteries
PSA: Don't Buy This Asrock Motherboard
In testing new Intel B660 motherboards for an upcoming VRM roundup, we felt compelled to stop and look at the Asrock B660M-HDV, only because Asrock is at it again, misleading consumers with a garbage product.
Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatches over risk of burn injuries
The company sold 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches worldwide
QNAP issues ransomware warning to users: secure your devices or disconnect unprotected NAS
Ransomware and brute force attacks from unidentified sources are actively targeting network devices
Millions of AMD PCs affected by new CPU driver flaw need to be patched ASAP
Attackers can easily steal passwords and encryption keys from system memory
Apple announces service program to fix iPhone 12 sound issues
Making sure the iPhone can, you know, phone
U.S. customs has seized over 360,000 fake AirPods in 2021 alone
Interest in Apple's AirPods seems to be driving a huge surge in counterfeit wireless earbuds
Disable Windows print spooler or you could be hacked, says Microsoft
This is the third serious Windows print flaw in just five weeks
Critical vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service leaves PCs open to RCE (Patch now available)
'PrintNightmare' exists on all Windows versions; Microsoft currently advises either disabling the service or blocking inbound remote requests
Intel B560 is a Disaster: Huge CPU Performance Differences and a Power Limit Mess
Recently I found testing Intel B560 boards so frustrating that I had to stop to warn readers of the possible pitfalls when buying one such board. Our findings are alarming and something all potential buyers should know.
Don't sleep with your AirPods – you could end up swallowing them
The AirPod was eventually recovered following a trip to the ER
Cheap storage alert: Mainstream SSDs now start at just $21
For just $20.99 you can get the highly-rated 120GB Crucial BX500, or if you need more storage you can get the 240GB version for $40. The PNY CS900 SATA 240GB is also on sale for just $26. 1TB drives are less than $100, too.
Developer blames VR for severe eyesight damage
You might want to hold off on the VR revolution until headsets prioritize health
Zoom found leaking personal user data, could also facilitate stealing your Windows sign-in credentials
You could potentially be video-called by strangers