You might be experiencing throttling if your internet feels unusually slow during certain times or activities. ISPs can detect and restrict specific types of traffic, like video streaming, to save bandwidth. Understanding how throttling works can help you identify it and take steps to restore your full speed. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

The plugin known as Backup Migration has various functionalities like scheduling automatic site backups to specific storage facilities. Tracked as CVE-2023-6553, the vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows unauthenticated threat actors to fully compromise a site by exploiting the flaw to inject arbitrary PHP code. ‘’The Backup Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7 via the /includes/backup-heart....

Within the YouTube Studio dashboard, creators can access a new setting to enable this feature. From there, they can authorize specific third-party companies to train AI models using their videos. YouTube allows creators to opt in for third-party AI model training on videos. By default, creators are opted out and must manually enable the feature. Creators can authorize 18 companies, including OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and Adobe. YouTube says these companies were selected because they are building generative AI models and represent logical partners for such collaborations, as reported by TechCrunch....

To help you safely enjoy your favorite sports, I’ve found the best streaming alternatives to Stream2Watch. The official platforms are licensed to broadcast all the sports they show, so you can watch them without worry. Plus, they’re from reputable companies, so they won’t have any malicious ads or other threats. I’ve also included five popular unofficial streaming alternatives. However, keep in mind that these platforms usually don’t have official licenses to broadcast sports events, and some may feature suspicious or unsafe ads....

Every cyber attack can cost you thousands of dollars, reveal highly personal information, break your family apart, and even put you in prison. As any decision you make online can put you at the mercy of hackers, you have to learn how to recognize different attacks — and how to protect yourself against them. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

Unfortunately, most free VPNs risk your privacy and security. Very few free VPNs work effectively against geo-restrictions if you need to access content from back home. I tested 25 of the leading free VPNs in the industry and picked the top few for Canada. Although it’s not free, ExpressVPN is my #1 choice for Canada. Its premium features like high-speed servers and privacy protection are worth the money. You can try ExpressVPN confidently as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

I tested over 30 free VPN services and selected the top ones that are ideal for gaming. These VPNs provide speedy connections with minimal ping, ensuring your safety against DDoS attacks while gaming. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that free VPNs often come with limitations, such as a restricted server network or crowded servers that can result in high ping. ExpressVPN isn’t free, but it’s my #1 choice for gamers....

In 2014, one JPMorgan employee had his login credentials stolen by a hacker. The result was 83 million individuals and small businesses having their personal information compromised. So how do you keep your passwords safe, sacred, and out of the hands of people who would use them to do you wrong? Here are 9 essential rules for password safety to help keep your system secure. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

The team, comprising Dr. Uchenna Ani, Dr. Sangeeta Sangeeta, and Dr. Patricia Asowo-Ayobode from the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, employed various machine learning techniques to create a model capable of analyzing news content to assess its reliability. Keele University researchers developed a tool detecting fake news with 99% accuracy. The tool uses an “ensemble voting” system combining multiple machine learning models. The tool assesses news content to determine source reliability....

The model, known as DolphinGemma, analyzes recorded dolphin sounds to identify patterns and generate sequences of dolphin-like vocalizations, as announced Tuesday on a Google News Blog. Google developed an AI model to analyze and generate dolphin vocalizations. The model is trained on decades of WDP dolphin communication data. DolphinGemma will be open-sourced to support global cetacean communication research. The initiative is a collaboration between Google, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), a non-profit that has been researching a community of wild Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas since 1985....

A group of researchers developed a new way to contrast computer viruses and cyberattacks inside large networks. They explain that the system uses artificial intelligence, and a method called “federated learning” to stop threats while keeping personal data private. Uses federated learning to protect privacy while training models. Lab tests showed 96% success against major cyberattacks. Real-world accuracy dropped to 59% with complex data. The idea is to combine the strengths of modern networks, which have a central “control hub,” with AI that learns in a safe, decentralized way....

According to Bloomberg, Apple and Starlink have been developing and testing the new satellite communication alternative on the latest iPhone software, which was released on Monday. This will allow users to experience satellite coverage. Apple’s new iOS 18.3 update will enable T-Mobile users in the United States to access Starlink’s satellite connection T-Mobile launched a beta direct‑to‑cell satellite service that now includes iPhones. Musk confirmed that the service will support music and podcast streaming, as well as low-resolution image viewing in remote areas....

“Apple has committed to allow rivals to access the ‘tap and go’ technology of iPhones,” Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s executive vice president, in charge of competition policy, said in a statement. The concession follows a major EU investigation launched in 2020 to assess whether Apple was exploiting its dominant position in the mobile wallet technology market to exclude competing payment service providers. By May 2022, a preliminary investigation by the commission indicated that Apple’s actions had sidelined rivals to Apple Pay, limiting innovation and consumer choice in iPhone mobile wallets....

In my tests, Avast and Malwarebytes detected all malware via scans, but Avast stands out as a more feature-rich antivirus, while Malwarebytes is more lightweight. Also, Malwarebytes offers better customer support, meaning getting help when needed is easier. Overall, I consider Malwarebytes the better choice because of its effective virus scans, lightweight design, and trustworthy history. Also, it has a 60-day money-back guarantee, meaning you can try Malwarebytes risk-free to see if it suits your needs....

Finding a free password manager that works is harder than it looks. Many free plans hide sync behind paywalls, cap you at one device, or drop critical tools like 2FA or breach alerts. That’s why I went hands-on with the most popular options to see which free tiers are worth your time. After days of testing, I found Bitwarden to be the best free password manager. It gives you unlimited passwords on unlimited devices and is open-source....

A good password manager makes it easy to create complex, unique passwords, store them safely, and autofill login details — removing the stress of remembering dozens of passwords. I’ve found 5 password managers that stand out as easy to use, affordable, and secure. Of these, Dashlane is the top choice for its intuitive interface and robust security. Try Dashlane for seniors! Quick Guide: Best Password Managers for Seniors in 2025 5 Best Password Managers in 2025 1....

According to Reuters, the measure taken by millions of users has to do with upcoming changes to the terms of services in Elon Musk’s social media platform X and to the entrepreneurs’s support of Trump. Bluesky gained 2.5 million new users after the U.S. election results Users are leaving Musk’s social media platform X, including public figures and publications like The Guardian Over 1 million people joined Bluesky within 24 hours...

Editor’s note: The Chilean Electoral Service has confirmed the authenticity of this data, but denied they run the leaky server. What’s Going On Daniel Brown, a cybersecurity team leader at WizCase and white-hat hacker (or hacktivist), found a database leak that contains data on nearly every Chilean adult. Our team has tried to identify the owners of the database but it still remains unclear. Therefore we decided to contact the hosting company instead, on the 30th of July....

According to the report shared on Tuesday, the research team discovered that malicious actors used a zero-day vulnerability—a security flaw that has not been recognized before—in Versa Director servers, a service provided by Versa Networks to multiple ISPs in the country. The vulnerability, now identified as CVE-2024-39717, was publicly announced on August 22, and a new security update has been launched. Versa Director versions older than 22.1.4 could be at risk....

Researchers reveal Chinese institutions have been using Llama for military purposes The institutions are linked to the People’s Liberation Army Military tool ChatBIT helps in strategic decisions and outperforms ChatGPT Analysts from the Academy of Military Science (AMS) and the PLA shared with the news agency details and evidence. One of the papers, reviewed by Reuters in June, showed how the academic institutions had been using Meta’s early large language model (LLM) Llama 13B to develop a military tool called “ChatBIT....