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A Cybersecurity Expert Said He Could Beat Ransomware. Prosecutors Say He Paid Hackers More Than $8 Million

In one scheme, prosecutors claim an alleged $8,200 ransom payment became a roughly $150,000 bill to the victim.

A Cybersecurity Expert Said He Could Beat Ransomware. Prosecutors Say He Paid Hackers More Than $8 Million

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Via-in-Pad: The Space Saver That Quietly Drains Your Solder Joints

"Vias directly on SMD pads?" is one of the most-viewed PCB questions on Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange, and the answers there all say some version of "it depends".

  • Vias on SMD pads can weaken solder joints due to solder flow during reflow.
  • Dog-bone fan-out structures and tombstoning can result from via-in-pad configurations.
  • Via-in-pad is a manufacturing decision requiring communication with fabrication partner.

Best Custom PC Builders in Australia (2026): Reviews & Top Picks

Buying a custom PC in Australia is a weirdly tricky decision. The parts are the same no matter where you shop, but the builder you pick decides almost everything else: build quality, cable work, QC…

  • Aftershock PC is the best overall custom PC builder in Australia
  • Offers unparalleled customisation, industry-leading review scores
  • Two-stage QC process and 3-year warranty provide peace of mind

Why Your Full-Stack App Breaks in Production (and How Nginx Fixes It)

You've built a full-stack application. On your local machine, everything runs like a charm. React or Next.js is running happily on port 3000, your Node or Express backend is cruising on port 5000, and…

  • Full-stack app breaks in production due to localhost illusion
  • Nginx acts as reverse proxy to fix CORS, SSL, and URL issues
  • Proper Nginx configuration avoids 404 errors and secures backend

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