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Microsoft seizes domains supporting billion-message phishing operation

Microsoft and cybersecurity partners have disrupted a global phishing network linked to more than one billion fraudulent messages, targeting infrastructure supplied through the Chinese-language YAM Store marketplace. The operation, announced on Wednesday, involved the seizure and redirection of internet domains supporting YAM Store and two associated phishing services, CoGUI and Iron Man.…

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Why Does My Phone Security Camera Show Dark Rolling Bands Under Tube Lights? 50 Hz Power, Android's Anti-Banding Setting, and What Actually Fixes It

You point an old Android phone at the shop counter, start recording, and check the footage that evening. The picture is sharp and the colours are fine, but there are soft dark stripes across the…

  • Android's camera system has anti-banding setting (CONTROLAEANTIBANDINGMODE) to prevent bands.
  • Set phone to 50Hz or 60Hz antibanding mode according to local power frequency to fix issue.

Firefox Built-in Password Manager vs. Bitwarden: Which Should You Use?

Firefox has a built-in password manager (now called "passwords" in about:logins). It's actually quite capable. Here's an honest comparison with a dedicated tool like Bitwarden.

  • Firefox built-in password manager available in about:logins
  • Bitwarden offers cross-browser compatibility, iOS, Android apps
  • Consider needs: single browser use vs. multiple devices, team sharing

PM Shehbaz Rejects LPG Auction Plan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected a plan to auction liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced by state-owned companies, saying a … Read More The post PM Shehbaz Rejects LPG Auction Plan appeared…

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