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Slovakia discovers Russian backdoors in 279 new traffic cameras — SMS-triggered shell access and passwordless live feeds found in EU-funded rollout
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (150+ words) Tom's Hardware The camera access web interface also has a no-password vulnerability. As we mentioned in the intro, the hundreds of cameras Slovakia recently acquired and deployed have multiple issues which seem serious. Probably most seriously, in terms of national…...
Virginia county with 250 data centers begins to rein in building — Loudoun’s more than 250 data centers made it one of the richest counties in the US, but residents are pushing back
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (151+ words) Tom's Hardware Get started with free access to reviews, badges and discussions. Unlock exclusive tools and insights for enthusiasts who want more. Access Bench, Roadmaps, deep analysis and other exclusive tools. Dive into our proprietary testing data and compare hardware…...
Comcast turns Xfinity routers into home motion detectors — free Wi-Fi sensing feature tracks RF interference with zero extra hardware required
2+ day, 7+ min ago (191+ words) Tom's Hardware Wi-Fi Motion is part of Wi-Fi Shield, which is a subset of Comcast's new Xfinity Shield service This isn’t exactly new technology, as we reported on Wi-Fi routers being used to detect humans in a room over three…...
Rogue iOS developer creates app that simulates messages sent by carrier pigeon; messages only travel at 100mph — LA to NYC correspondence takes 22 hours to deliver; virtual birds can get distracted or even lost
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (285+ words) Your virtual messenger pigeons fly at 100 mph ±25% speed variance. Are you perturbed by the hectic pace of modern life and the attention-seeking immediacy of instant messaging (IM) platforms? Do you even find email a bit too high-octane? Developer Noah Larrobino…...
AI data center developers begin suing local jurisdictions behind bans and moratoriums — claims range from officials exceeding authority to violations of due process and equal protection laws
1+ week, 1+ day ago (161+ words) Tom's Hardware Developers are pushing back against residents and local governments. These aren’t isolated reports and have been happening all over the country. This is probably the reason why even the Trump Administration, which has an aggressive AI policy, has…...
Nashville attempts to block controversial data center near zoo with eminent domain — city could force developer to sell the land for public use, rather than $700 million installation
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (220+ words) One way to stop a data center project is to buy the land that it will sit on. “I’m glad Metro Council passed our legislation that gives us the option to acquire property next to the zoo for a number…...
Chinese ship spotted lurking over Taiwan-US undersea cables — 'research vessel' seen loitering above the 8,000-mile Pacific Light Cable Network fiber-optic system
2+ week, 3+ day ago (182+ words) Unlock benchmarks, deep dives and roadmaps for £25.00/year. Pressure on Taiwan continues, with Beijing seeking to normalize China’s presence in surrounding waters and airspace, indicates report. A new video shared by Newsweek shows Taiwan’s Coast Guard warning a 200-ft long…...
Streaming QR codes at 60 FPS achieves nearly 190 KB/s data rate in phone-to-phone tests — browser-based method requires no app, no networking, no pairing, and no permissions beyond camera access
2+ week, 6+ day ago (148+ words) Tom's Hardware Get started with free access to reviews, badges and discussions. Unlock exclusive tools and insights for enthusiasts who want more. Access Bench, Roadmaps, deep analysis and other exclusive tools. Dive into our proprietary testing data and compare hardware…...
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1+ mon, 1+ week ago (382+ words) Unlock benchmarks, deep dives and roadmaps for £25.00/year. Secure your online privacy with this VPN sub If you're browsing the web, a VPN is one of the fastest ways to upgrade your privacy. Luckily, the cost of a two-year subscription…...
Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal tactic used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) Unlock benchmarks, deep dives and roadmaps for £25.00/year. Opponents to the rule suggest the maneuver is unprecedented. After the impending publication in the EU Official Journal, online direct-communication platforms will be allowed to mass-scan their users' data without the need…...