Troy Hunt: Weekly Update 489

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A prolific data ransom gang that calls itself Scattered Lapsus ShinyHunters (SLSH) has a distinctive playbook when it seeks to extort payment from victim firms: Harassing, threatening and even swatting executives and their families, all while...

PC vendor warns of upcoming price hikes due to SSD and memory volatility — PowerGPU to pass costs to customers once existing inventory depletes

PowerGPU, a system integrator known for its high-performance gaming PCs, just issued a devastating price warning on social media. The company said on its X account that costs of SSDs and other parts have gone up,...

The Power of Real-time ROI with beamian

Registration and Attendance Rate Monitoring registration by ticket types is crucial for meticulously tracking total registrations and preparing all necessary resources accordingly. beamian’s platform provides key performance indicators (KPIs) for the check-in process, offering real-time check-in and...

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In the introduction to Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, Keza MacDonald makes a simple promise: over the course of the next 12 chapters, you'll read something you didn't already know. It's...

Intel Is In A Serious Bind With Few Options

Last week’s Intel Q4/2025 analyst call was a disaster that has a single root cause but no solution. SemiAccurate has been screaming about what is going on for years and nothing is changing. For those not into...

PivotPrime Delivers Greater Visibility and Control of Project

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Why Enterprises Are Choosing Flutter for Success

Enterprise software development has changed rapidly over the last decade. Businesses must launch faster, support multiple platforms, and still deliver smooth digital experiences. Maintaining separate codebases for iOS, Android, web, and desktop increases development time and...
If you asked me a few years ago about switching to an electric or induction stove, I would have scoffed. I grew up working in restaurants and kitchens. Professional chefs, many of whom I looked up...

Iran-Linked RedKitten Cyber Campaign Targets Human Rights NGOs and Activists

A Farsi-speaking threat actor aligned with Iranian state interests is suspected to be behind a new campaign targeting non-governmental organizations and individuals involved in documenting recent human rights abuses. The activity, observed by HarfangLab in January 2026,...

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