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đ¨ Botnet alert: Researchers found a botnet called âMurdocâ targeting security cameras and routers worldwide. Over 1,000 devices are compromised; AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers are the main targets. Once hackers take control, they can launch DDoS attacks or steal your info. Fixes are coming from the manufacturers, so keep your router (steps here) and security cams updated.
Tragic and chilling: This is so sad. A 63-year-old North Carolina man shot his wife, then confessed to the murder in a Facebook group he was an admin for before taking his life. âMy wife admitted to cheating on me so I killed her, Iâm about to kill myself. Figure this group out for your selves,â he wrote. The couple was married for over 34 years.
Color me surprised: Samsung just dropped the details about its new Galaxy S25 smartphones, and theyâre basically S24 models with better processors to handle the real upgrade: Samsung AI. Neat, new features include a lock screen summary with info to help you plan your day; Photoshop-level editing with a swipe of your finger; and cross-app actions that let you layer multiple requests into one, like, âFind a well-rated coffee shop nearby and text the address to Barry.”
đ Absolutely ridiculous: AI detection software is flagging loads of false positives. A University of North Georgia student accused of cheating on an assignment lost her scholarship. The crime? She turned on Grammarly for spellchecking, something the university recommends. Parents, tell your kids to leave a trail of proof they did their own work, like a Google Doc with a draft history.
đ I canât believe Iâm typing this: Women on TikTok are pouring castor oil into their belly buttons every night to help with digestion and bloating. Castor oil does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, so maybe theyâre onto something. No crude jokes, OK?
Welcome to the future: Wish you had an assistant to update your website or plan your summer trip? Thatâs what AI operators do, taking control of your tech to get stuff done. Code leaked from OpenAIâs macOS app shows options like âToggle Operatorâ and âForce Quit Operator,â so theirs may be coming soon.
âď¸ 8.9 inches of snow: Blanketing Pensacola, Florida, and the pictures on social media are a riot. My favorites: A gator lounging in the snow and the coldest-looking beach Iâve ever seen! Stay safe, folks. Time to pull out a big heated blanket.
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