Security flaw in popular proxy service leaves 50,000 hosts vulnerable

More than half of Tinyproxy service hosts are running a flawed version which hackers could use in remote code execution attacks, a new report from researchers from Cisco Talos has claimed. Tinyproxy is a lightweight HTTP/HTTPS proxy server commonly used to improve internet access speed by caching frequently accessed web pages, filtering out unwanted content, … Read more

Microsoft Graph is becoming a popular target for hackers

Multiple hacking collectives are been actively using Microsoft Graph API to hide their communications with command & control (C2) infrastructure hosted on Microsoft cloud services, cybersecurity researchers from Symantec Threat Hunter Team have revealed. The researchers claim that for two and a half years now, groups such as APT28, REF2924, Red Stinger, Flea, APT29, and … Read more

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Proving Less Popular With Buyers This Year

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro models were its most purchased smartphones in the U.S. in the first quarter of this year, according to the latest Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) report. The ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ and Pro Max accounted for 22% and 23% of all iPhones sold in Q1 2024, for a 45% combined share. The … Read more

Amazon Discounts Popular Accessories From Anker, Eufy, and Jackery

Today we’re tracking a few deals offered by Anker, Eufy, and Jackery, including a wide array of wall chargers, Bluetooth trackers, and other USB-C accessories. All of the products in this sale can be found on Amazon, and some will require you to clip an on-page coupon then head to the checkout screen before you … Read more

Meta is offering popular Threads users thousands of dollars in bonuses

Meta is offering some creators thousands of dollars if they go viral on Threads. The payouts are part of a new invitation-only bonus program that rewards creators who use Meta’s newest app. An Instagram offers some details. It says creators can earn money “based on the performance of your Threads posts” or “the number of … Read more

Rugged devices are becoming an increasingly popular business choice

Businesses are looking to invest more in rugged devices as they seek to get more for their money, new research has found. The Getac-commissioned IDC InfoBrief found that rugged devices can lower the total cost of ownership while helping companies meet their ESG goals. The figures come from 990 IT decision-makers from different industries globally … Read more

Argylle reaches No. 1 most popular movie on streaming

The action-comedy romance film Argylle shot to the top of a streaming popularity chart as soon as it reached Apple TV+. It’s spy-vs-spy excitement chock full of celebrities. Plus, the series Sugar and Franklin drew big audiences on Apple’s streaming service last week, too. These also feature big-name stars in the lead roles. Argylle is … Read more

Best Apple Deals of the Week: AirPods 2 Hit $89 Low Price Alongside Steep Discounts on OWC’s Popular Thunderbolt Docks

This week’s best deals include the year’s best price so far on AirPods 2 and iPad Air, as well as ongoing discounts on OWC’s wide collection of Thunderbolt docks. Additionally, you’ll find up to $125 off the new M3 MacBook Air at Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When … Read more

256TB SSDs could land before 2026 with a surprisingly low price — but will most likely use a controversial and popular trick borrowed from tape technology

ScaleFlux has announced its latest SSD controller in what could be a significant step up for the company. The SFX 5016, the successor to the SFX 3016, incorporates several design advancements, including an upgrade from PCIe 4.0 to PCIe 5.0, doubling the host interface speed and bandwidth. The new controller has been designed to support … Read more

Popular SSD vendor uses clever trick to make slower, less durable flash components perform much better — but don’t expect miracles

Although QLC NAND is capable of storing substantial amounts of data, it falls behind in performance when compared to other NAND types. Because it’s denser (housing four bits per cell) than TLC (which accommodates three), it’s typically slower and less robust. Western Digital has employed a smart method to improve the performance and durability of … Read more