Hacker gets eight years in prison for stealing $3.3 million from taxpayers

Hacker gets eight years in prison for stealing .3 million from taxpayers

A Nigerian citizen has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a series of spearphishing attacks on U.S. accounting firms since 2019. Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu (also known as Chukwuemeka Victor Eletuo and So Kwan Leung), 40, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusions and wire fraud following his extradition from … Read more

All-flash NAS was supposed to be the future, and SSD prices have set it back by years

All-flash NAS was supposed to be the future, and SSD prices have set it back by years

On the surface, network-attached storage devices capable of backing up data, sharing files, and archiving documents seem simple to use. But as you delve deeper into storage server territory, you encounter all kinds of file systems, complex-sounding network shares, and a boatload of technical jargon. Even on the hardware side, you have a variety of … Read more

My Windows installation is ten years old and a few maintenance habits mean it still works like new

My Windows installation is ten years old and a few maintenance habits mean it still works like new

I’ve been running Windows 11 on this same machine for the past 10 years and haven’t had to wipe and reformat once. I didn’t feel the need to reformat because I use it mainly for writing. I keep the system light and my regular maintenance keeps it running like new. Some added Microsoft features have … Read more

In other news: AI used in Korean bank breaches, Poem-driven botnet, Empire administrator gets 40 years in prison

In other news: AI used in Korean bank breaches, Poem-driven botnet, Empire administrator gets 40 years in prison

Weekly from SecurityWeek Cybersecurity News Summary provides a succinct overview of key developments that may not be covered entirely in isolation but are nonetheless relevant to the broader threat landscape. This curated summary highlights key stories about vulnerability disclosures, new attack vectors, policy updates, industry reports and other notable events to help readers stay well-informed … Read more

I’ve been ignoring Obsidian’s graphical representation for years, and I’ve been looking at the wrong graph.

I’ve been ignoring Obsidian’s graphical representation for years, and I’ve been looking at the wrong graph.

Obsidian’s graphics are probably the most satisfying part of the app. If you have hundreds or thousands of records, opening it up gives you a really cool looking network of interconnected dots, all clickable. This graphical representation also seems to be a key part of the second brain setup, and it can make any marking … Read more

This Breville One-Touch coffee maker is at its lowest price in years

This Breville One-Touch coffee maker is at its lowest price in years

£99.99 is enough to get Prime members a one-touch espresso, cappuccino and latte maker. Breville’s One-Touch CoffeeHouse is the machine that has been reduced from an RRP of £220.00 to £99.99 in an early bird offer.which gives Prime members a saving of £120.01 and a massive 55% off the original price. Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse drops … Read more

USB 3.0 will quietly hack your Wi-Fi and Intel warned everyone years ago

USB 3.0 will quietly hack your Wi-Fi and Intel warned everyone years ago

When USB 3.0 was first introduced nearly 17 years ago, it was considered a major performance improvement over USB 2.0. Since then, the USB family has evolved with USB 3.1, USB 3.2 and USB4 boasting high transfer speeds, but USB 3.0 remains relevant today and you can still easily find devices using the standard. I … Read more

Apple’s new CEO is reviving Steve Jobs’ strategy from 25 years ago

Apple’s new CEO is reviving Steve Jobs’ strategy from 25 years ago

CEO John Ternus wants you to know where the iPhone isn’t going. Ternus threw his weight behind the venerable device on Wednesday during his first major as CEO, making it the centerpiece of Apple’s product strategy for the AI ​​era. “There is no product in the world better designed to be the center of your … Read more