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Searching Google for downloads of popular software has always come with risks, but over the past few months, it has been downright dangerous, according to researchers and a pseudorandom collection of queries. “Threat researchers are used to seeing a moderate flow of malvertising via Google Ads,” volunteers at Spamhaus wrote on Thursday . “However, over the past few days, researchers have witnessed a massive spike affecting numerous famous brands, with multiple malware being utilized. This is not ‘the norm.’” One of many new threats: MalVirt The surge is coming from numerous malware families, including AuroraStealer, IcedID , Meta Stealer, RedLine Stealer, Vidar, Formbook, and XLoader. In the past, these families typically relied on phishing and malicious spam that attached Microsoft Word documents with booby-trapped macros. Over the past month, Google Ads has become the go-to place for criminals to spread their malicious wares that are disguised as legitimate downloads by … [Read more...] about Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software

There was a time when Facebook dominated social media and had little to no serious competition. However, over the years, competition from platforms like TikTok and others have hurt the Zuckerberg-led company. During the past quarter, the company saw its revenue fall by more than 30%. However, it’s not all gloom for the social network as its latest earnings call reveals. The Meta-owned company Facebook now has over 2 billion daily active users. "Our community continues to grow and I'm pleased with the strong engagement across our apps. Facebook just reached the milestone of 2 billion daily active users,” said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a statement. Read Also Meta to shut down social to-do list app 'Move' in March Facebook and sister apps saw a noticeable growth in user activity The earnings call report mentioned that the overall active users on Facebook as well as Meta ’s family of apps – which includes Instagram, Messenger, … [Read more...] about Facebook reaches milestone, crosses 2 billion daily active users

Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft will collectively incur more than $10 billion in charges related to mass redundancies, real estate, and other cost-saving measures, as the Big Tech companies reveal the hefty price they incur to rein in spending. The US companies that have been implementing the largest job cuts in the tech sector disclosed the high costs related to their restructuring efforts in earnings statements released this week. The four groups had previously announced 50,000 job cuts to convince Wall Street they were heading into a “year of efficiency,” as Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg described it. This trend comes after more than a decade of heavy spending in a focus on aggressive top-line growth. Despite the companies’ high upfront costs such as severance payments, investors appear encouraged by the steps taken. Since formally announcing their cuts, the companies have together added more than $800 billion to their market capitalizations. Meta, the earliest … [Read more...] about Big Tech groups disclose $10 billion in charges from job culls and cost cuts

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Smart Plug in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Smart Plug Overall: Kasa Smart Plug Best Budget Smart Plug: BroadLink Smart Plug Best Outdoor Smart Plug: Amazon Basics Outdoor Smart Plug Best Smart Plug For Amazon Alexa: Amazon Smart Plug Best Smart Plug for Google Assistant: Vont Smart Plug Best Smart Plug For Apple HomeKit: Eve Energy Smart Plug Update, 01/24/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best for outdoors pick with the Amazon Basics Outdoor Smart Plug. What to Look For in a Smart Plug in 2023 Most smart plugs have the same general capabilities. They’re able to open or block the flow of electricity to turn appliances on and off. However, this only works if an appliance has a power switch that can be “On.” In other words, if your appliance can turn on after plugging it into an outlet, it’ll work with smart plugs. If you need to press a button after plugging in an appliance … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Plugs of 2023

Table of Contents What to Look For in a Surge Protector in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Surge Protector Overall: Tripp Lite Surge Protector Best Wall Surge Protector: LVETEK Surge Protector Best Surge Protector for Gaming PCs: Furman Power Station 8 Best Surge Protector for Home Theaters: APC Surge Protector Best Travel Surge Protector: Tripp Lite 2 Traveler Best Battery Backup Surge Protector: APC UPS Battery Backup Surge Protector Update, 01/29/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best surge protectors you can buy. What to Look For in a Surge Protector in 2023 How well a surge protector shields connected devices depends on many factors, chief among them being the design. Most options on the market use efficient and cost-effective Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) which receive and divert excess voltage from your equipment. But this causes them to take the brunt of the surge, making them degrade over time … [Read more...] about The Best Surge Protectors of 2023

Shady: We've all been suspicious of cell and internet coverage maps. Every provider claims to have the best coverage, which is impossible, so there is good reason not to trust any of them. But fudging their coverage borders is more than just about getting your business. Some ISPs are laying undue claim to competing service providers' regions to prevent them from receiving grants to expand and improve local area broadband. Ohio ISP Jefferson County Cable (JCC) accidentally snitched itself out to the Federal Communications Commission recently for claiming coverage in an area it did not service. It started when Ryan Grewell, general manager for local rival provider Smart Way Communications, got calls from some of his customers saying that an updated FCC broadband map listed their addresses as having fiber internet service offered by JCC. Smart Way services these addresses, not JCC, so Grewell submitted several challenges to the FCC. At least one of the submissions got back to JCC … [Read more...] about Ohio ISP admits lying to FCC about its fiber service area to squash rival expansion grants

The best Wi-Fi 6 routers are the next-generation devices in router connectivity. Wi-Fi 6 is fast becoming the standard in wireless technology, and a lot of newer devices now support and use this next-generation technology. And, if you want to take advantage, only a Wi-Fi 6-capable router will do. Make the most of Wi-Fi 6 technology with the best wireless router . You'll need a powerful one that will be more than capable of meeting your demands, especially if you have an overcrowded network. These days, middling internet speeds are inexcusable, especially with all the smartphones , tablets , Ultrabooks , and smart home devices we use at home or in the office. With a reliable and robust Wi-Fi 6 or even Wi-Fi 6E router, your internet signal will experience a boost in speed, which will not mean faster internet but a stronger, uninterrupted signal to every device and computer connected to your network. We've tested our share of routers, putting them through their paces to … [Read more...] about The best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2023: top Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers

Audio player loading… Microsoft Teams Premium is now generally available for everyone, bringing personalization, organization and AI-powered convenience to the video conferencing platform , alongside some new ChatGPT features. In a post (opens in new tab) on the Microsoft 365 blog, the tech giant reiterated many features that it first trailed during its 2022 Ignite event , including advanced Microsoft Teams meeting protections like watermarks and recording restrictions, several upgrades to webinars such as a virtual green room, and several features for the collaboration software’s appointments system, such as SMS reminders. However, the blog post also revealed that Microsoft Enterprise Content Deliver Network (eCDN) is now included in Teams Premium, promising seamless delivery of town halls and all-hands meetings without any additional strain on corporate connections. Microsoft Teams Premium’s AI features The biggest draws to Microsoft's new … [Read more...] about Microsoft Teams Premium is officially here for everyone

Audio player loading… Update: Paramount has responded to TechRadar's request for comment about its Paramount Plus and Showtime merger. In the US, Paramount Plus ' premium tier will be rebranded to "Paramount Plus with Showtime". The merger will take place later this year – Paramount declined to provide an exact date – and will give customers "a more compelling offering" of content. Paramount says the move "is a natural next step" in its revamped strategy to become a singular, multiplatform, IP-driven company. As for UK and Australian audiences, Paramount confirmed no changes will be made to its current Paramount Plus subscription plans. Showtime is already integrated into Paramount Plus (as an extra channel) in non-US territories. On the topic of show cancellations and removals from its streaming platform, Paramount president and CEO Chris McCarthy explained – in an employee memo seen by TechRadar – the reasons behind these decisions. "As a part of Paramount … [Read more...] about HBO Max, Paramount Plus join Netflix in frustrating 2023 TV show cancellation spree

Microsoft today launched Office 365 , its cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite, in 40 countries around the world. Office 365 combines access to Exchange e-mail, Lync messaging, SharePoint collaboration, the Office Web Apps, all into one monthly subscription. Seven different price plans are available; one for small businesses and individuals, at $6 per user per month, four enterprise plans from $10 to $27 per user per month, and two for kiosk workers, priced at $4 and $10 per person per month. The small business and enterprise plans all offer 25 GB of e-mail, SharePoint access, and Lync messaging; the more expensive price tiers then add Office Web App access, the full desktop Office suite, and Lync voice capabilities. There's also an à la carte option allowing mix-and-match selection of features if the standard plans don't fit an organization's needs. The enterprise plans are more expensive than the comparably featured small business plan, but offer better support—the … [Read more...] about Office 365 goes live, gives SMBs a taste of the enterprise