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From ClickFix to MetaStealer: Dissecting Evolving Threat Actor Techniques

By John Hammond, Alden Schmidt, Lindsey Welch During the past fifteen business days, Huntress analysts have observed increased threat activity involving several notable techniques. One case involved a malicious AnyDesk installer, which initially mimicked a standard ClickFix attack through a fake Cloudflare verification page but then utilized Windows File Explorer and an MSI package masked as a PDF to deploy MetaStealer malware. Additionally, two incidents involving the Cephalus ransomware vari

You can chat with Copilot in Firefox now - and Windows users get an extra perk

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Firefox 143 is now available to download. Update includes 2 big changes and other features. It could win back some users who've left. Mozilla is back with another release of Firefox, and this time, some features might make you come back (if you've left). These two features, along with a few other updates and the usual bug fixes, might make Firefox 143 attractive to a cer

Firefox 143 for Android to introduce DoH

All web browsing starts with a DNS query to find the IP address for the desired service or website. For much of the internet’s history, this query is sent in the clear. DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) plugs this privacy leak by encrypting the DNS messages, so no one on the network, not your internet service provider or a free public WiFi provider, can eavesdrop on your browsing. In 2020, Firefox became the first browser to roll out DoH by default, starting in the United States and in 2023, we announced

I Tested the iPhone 17: Long-Overdue Upgrades Make a Notable Difference

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The iPhone 17 brings many long-awaited features, like an always-on display. Abrar Al-Heeti/ Zooey Liao/CNET It's easy to overlook the iPhone 17, especially in a year when the ultraslim iPhone Air has stolen the spotlight -- and the bright orange iPhone 17 Pro is hulking next to it. But subtle upgrades to Apple's baseline model add up to notable improvement

I Tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It's Part Midlife Crisis and Part Battery-Life King

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 9.2 / 10 SCORE iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max $1,099 at Apple Pros The 17 Pro Max's incredible battery life The brighter screen looks fantastic Center Stage camera with the ability to take landscape selfies vertically is sweet Cons Wished Dual Capture had a 50/50 split Live Translation's Siri voice can overlap with speakers' iPhone 17 Pro battery life is

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Survey shows these two phones are tied as top Android alternatives for the iPhone 17 Pro

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority With the iPhone 17 series now widely available, we recently explored which Android phones are the best alternatives to Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro. To get a clearer picture, we also asked our readers to vote for their top choices and share their thoughts in the comments. Our goal was to combine both popular opinion and firsthand experiences from Android users to see which devices stand out as serious alternatives to Apple’s most premium iPhone. After collecting over

Pixel 10 phones just received a fix for ‘fuzzy display’ issue

Some Pixel 10 series owners discovered a rather weird bug, as their screens would go “snowy” for several minutes at a time. This also affected one of our review units. Google previously confirmed that it was rolling out a fix , and now, a new update seems to further tackle this. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? 9to5Google spotted a new September 2025 update for Pixel 10 series phones, featuring version number BD3A.250721.001.E1. We can confirm getting this update on at least

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max review: An impactful redesign

For the sake of this iPhone 17 Pro review, I’ve developed a gaming addiction. I don’t mean triple-A games like Destiny: Rising and Genshin Impact, or even double-A or non-A titles like Inside or Vampire Survivors, both of which I greatly enjoy. I’m specifically referring to Snake Clash on YouTube Games — the type of thing you mindlessly play while pretending to watch a documentary on TV, or while slowly growing a hemorrhoid as you waste away on the throne. The reason I’ve been playing so much

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iPhone Air vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I compared both flagship models, and here's the winner

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple's iPhone 17 lineup brings some of the biggest design changes the smartphone series has seen in years, and no two models better highlight this shift than the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone Air is one of the thinnest smartphones Apple has ever made, made for those who value a sleek, portable design. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max doubles down on power with a cutting-edge camera system and a new vapor c

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XeroxNostalgia.com

Xerox is the company that brought the first plain paper copier to the world. The process for making copies on plain paper, was first called Electro-photography, but was later changed to Xerography. This website aims to preserve the rich history of Xerox, highlighting both the company and the early machines it produced. We invite you to explore this showcase, which features the legacy of Xerox's early copiers and duplicators, along with the story of Xerox and its pioneering role in xerography.

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade

It’s a tricky year to review the iPhone Pro. It’s long been the go-to choice for anyone who wants an iPhone with the nicest screen, longest battery, and great cameras. But the display is no longer unique to the Pro, cameras have largely gotten “good enough” on most phones, and Apple has a new model, the Air, which might be even more compelling. This is the first time the iPhone Pro feels like it’s truly targeted at creators — people who need the longest battery life and the best cameras to reco

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro already sounds like a massive disappointment

Joe Maring / Android Authority Earlier this summer, Android Authority revealed a potentially huge shakeup for Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series. Instead of the expected Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra lineup, we found evidence that Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy S family may consist of the Galaxy S26 Pro, S26 Edge, and S26 Ultra. The idea that Samsung would eliminate the Galaxy S26 and replace it with the Galaxy S26 Pro was the biggest takeaway in my book, as it would open a big opportunity for Samsung.

Pixel 10 series finally joins the Android Beta Program

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 series can now join the Android Beta Program. Pixel 10 phones now show up with an option to opt in to the Android 16 QPR2 Beta Program. Google has finally opened up the Pixel 10 series to the Android Beta Program. When the phones first launched, they weren’t eligible to enroll, but that’s now changing. If you own a Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or 10 Pro XL, it should now appear alongside your other supported phones on the Android Beta Program page.

How to easily switch your PC from Windows to Linux Mint - for free

sjvn Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The clock is ticking on Windows 10. But what about if you've looked at Windows 11 and you hate it? And what about if you're tired of an operating system that Senator Ron Wyden called guilty of "gross cybersecurity negligence?" So, why not switch from Windows to an easy-to-use Linux distro? There are many Linux desktops you could try, but I recommend Linux Mint. It's not only a great distribution, but it's the one I use every day, and

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: I compared the flagships and here's the winner

Jason Hiner and Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It feels like yesterday when I sat in a Brooklyn warehouse to watch Jimmy Fallon introduce the Google Pixel 10 series to the world. Since then, Apple has joined the fray with the new iPhone 17, and now I've got a few too many new handsets on my mind. Between what Apple and Google announced, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL stand out as the best of the best. They're the models that tech enthus

I'm a long-time iPhone Pro user, but I'm seriously considering the Air for these reasons

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iPhone "Pro" label has always represented the bleeding edge of Apple's industrial design. This year, I'm second-guessing if that philosophy still holds true in Cupertino. Going into Apple's Awe-dropping event earlier this month, my attention was reserved for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, both of which were expected to feature a new vapor chamber cooling system -- resolving a longstanding issue of overheating on Pr

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Netflix: The 23 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows To Watch Right Now

So you're looking for a solid sci-fi TV show to add to your Netflix binge list? Well, friend, you've come to the right place. The streamer has long-established itself as the gold standard for genre entertainment. If you're anything like me, you've already tackled the platform's big hit series like Stranger Things and Black Mirror. You want something else -- and I put together a list that will surely scratch that genre itch. Sci-fi fans are passionate and can also be a fickle bunch. It makes sen

This Giant Subterranean Neutrino Detector Is Taking On the Mysteries of Physics

Located 700 meters underground near the city of Jiangmen in southern China, a giant sphere—35 meters in diameter and filled with more than 20,000 tons of liquid—has just started a mission that will last for decades. This is Juno, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory, a new, large-scale experiment studying some of the most mysterious and elusive particles known to science. Neutrinos are the most abundant particles in the universe with mass. They are fundamental particles, meaning they d

This next-gen flagship has a rear screen that’s basically the Z Flip 7’s cover display

TL;DR A Xiaomi 17 Pro series teaser video shows off several uses for the rear display. The rear screen can show various clock styles, lock screen text, avatars, and more, much like a Flip phone’s cover display. A previous leak also notes that this screen can display exercise info, app notifications, and ‘travel card’ swiping. The Xiaomi 17 series will be the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Xiaomi confirmed that the Pro phones have a rear screen, and a new teaser has

Murex – An intuitive and content aware shell for a modern command line

Murex carries tons of unique features. Some highlights include... Content Aware Native support for manipulating data formats such as JSON, YAML, CSV, and others. This allows for seamless integration and manipulation of data in various formats. Data types can be explicitly cast and reformatted, but also inferred if preferred. Expressions Smarter handling of variables and expressions to avoid accidental bugs caused by spaces or incorrect syntax. Resulting in a more reliable and predictable

Ozempic May Be Less Effective for Emotional Eaters, Study Suggests

GLP-1 agonists—so-called “wonder drugs” like Ozempic or Wegovy that help individuals lower blood sugar levels and lose weight, among other things—yield significant results for some patients, but not all. People’s motivations to overeat may play a role in this, according to a new study. To investigate why some people don’t benefit from GLP-1 agonists as much as others, researchers observed 92 participants with type 2 diabetes in Japan during their first year of taking GLP-1 drugs. Their results,

Wait4X allows you to wait for a port or a service to enter the requested state

Wait4X Wait4X is a lightweight, zero-dependency tool to wait for services to be ready. Perfect for CI/CD, containers, and local development. 📑 Table of Contents Overview Wait4X helps you wait for services (databases, APIs, message queues, etc.) to be ready before your app or script continues. It's ideal for: CI/CD pipelines : Ensure dependencies are up before tests run : Ensure dependencies are up before tests run Containers & orchestration : Health check services before startup : Health c

HackEthix 2025: Training Kerala’s Next Generation of Cyber Defenders

The IEEE Student Branch of Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology (MCET) brought the tech community together with HackEthix 2025. The July 19, 2025, event at the MCET campus in Trivandrum was Kerala’s largest one-day cybersecurity workshop championed by the Computer Society Chapter Grant Initiative. It’s a crucial first step in training and equipping the next generation of cyber professionals. Cybersecurity already faces a talent shortage and skills gap. Global security job vacancies gr

Looking for a smartphone deal? Samsung has plenty today!

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority These offers are available from Amazon, with the only exception being the Galaxy Z Fold 7 one, which comes directly from the Samsung website. The discount applies to all color versions available, regardless of which device you buy. These vary by device, so check out the options before purchasing! Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (free upgrade to 256GB and $100 gift card) Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (free upgrade to 256GB and $100 gift card) Exynos-powe

I'll Send the Hottest Daily Deals Right to Your Phone

I spend every day on the hunt for deals that save you money, so you don't have to. And I mean genuine savings; fake discounts don't pass the sniff test. My team and I are continually tracking and handpicking the best offers from the biggest retailers, like Amazon and Walmart, for our CNET Deals text subscribers. I'll send the best sales to your phone to help you score the hottest deals without lifting a finger. Plus, with Amazon announcing dates for its next October Prime Big Deal Days, you'll w

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Implicit ODE solvers are not universally more robust than explicit ODE solvers

A very common adage in ODE solvers is that if you run into trouble with an explicit method, usually some explicit Runge-Kutta method like RK4, then you should try an implicit method. Implicit methods, because they are doing more work, solving an implicit system via a Newton method having “better” stability, should be the thing you go to on the “hard” problems. This is at least what I heard at first, and then I learned about edge cases. Specifically, you hear people say “but for hyperbolic PDEs

Xiaomi 17 Pro has an iPhone-like design, but with a second display on the back [Video]

Ahead of its formal debut in the near future, Xiaomi is showing off the new Xiaomi 17 Pro, which has an iPhone-like camera bar on the back, but uses that real estate for a rear display. In a post on Weibo, Xiaomi shares a brief video that shows the Xiaomi 17 Pro. At first, the phone is shown with a sectioned design that features a section along the top that includes the cameras. It’s not quite a Pixel-like “Camera Bar,” but rather more similar to Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro redesign. The twist, thou

YouTube Music’s new features will help you get exclusives from your favorite creators

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music users will soon be able to initiate countdowns for upcoming releases and pre-save an upcoming album or single. Artists will be able to share “thank you” videos, behind-the-scenes clips, and other content directly with fans. Top viewers in the US will have access to exclusive merchandise drops from artists. YouTube Music is working on bringing fans closer to their favorite artists. To accomplish this, the service is launching three new f

‘Chain Reactions’ Deftly Contextualizes a Grisly American Classic

As Hollywood scraps over who’ll be the next to take a bite out of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a new documentary is here to remind us just how much Tobe Hooper’s 1974 original stands alone. Chain Reactions follows the elegant, thoughtful style of director Alexandre O. Philippe’s earlier film-centric docs, including 78/52 (about the shower scene in Psycho), Memory: The Origins of Alien, Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, and Lynch/Oz. Five talking heads and carefully chosen footage

Xbox Game Pass Is Looking Like a Great Deal for Fall With These Games

The monumental Call of Duty franchise has published a new game every year for over 20 years, and this year is no different with the upcoming release of Black Ops 7. And Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play the Black Ops 7 early access open beta starting on Oct. 2 at no additional cost. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, smart TV and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A