New Mirai botnet targets industrial routers in Alameda

TP-Link routers may get banned. Here’s which brands to use instead

The U.S. government may soon ban TP-Link routers. If you own one, it's time to start thinking of alternatives, and ...

Asus Wi-Fi 7 routers now come with a very useful privacy freebie worth $60, and I can't wait to try it

Asus Wi-Fi 7 routers now offer built-in AdGuard DNS, offering ad-blocking, malware protection, and parental controls for all ...

Best Wi-Fi 7 routers of 2025: The future of Wi-Fi is here

The best Wi-Fi 7 routers offer the fastest speeds possible to give your home network a major upgrade. We can tell you which one is the best for your home or apartment as we started reviewing Wi-Fi ...

New Mirai botnet targets industrial routers with zero-day exploits

A relatively new Mirai-based botnet has been growing in sophistication and is now leveraging zero-day exploits for security ...

Best router deals: Save on mesh networks and Wi-Fi 6 routers

A good starter set of mesh routers is this 2-pack of TP-Link Deco M5 which can cover an impressive 3,800 square feet and is great if you have a plan that can reach up to 450Mbps. Even better ...

Industrial routers are being hit by zero-days from new Mirai botnets

Chinese researchers discovered a variant of Mirai with an offensive name It targets industrial routers and smart home devices with zero-day flaws, misconfigurations, and poor passwords Some 15,000 ...

This Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6E Router Is 55% Off—Say Goodbye to Slow Wi-Fi

Fi, and coverage for up to 60 devices, the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 is now just $270.99—a smart upgrade for any home.

Millions of Internet Hosts Vulnerable to Attacks Due to Tunneling Protocol Flaws

Over 4 million systems on the internet, including VPN servers and home routers, are vulnerable to attacks due to tunneling ...

Telecom Operators Protest 300% Surge in Fiber Routers Import Cost

The Telecom Operators Association (ToA) has appealed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, Rashid Mahmood Langrial, ...

Millions of VPN Servers and Routers Exposed to New Tunnelling Protocol Vulnerabilities

Security and VPN researchers Simon Migliano and Mathy Vanhoef have published a new report today that warns "over 4 million ...

New Mirai botnet targets industrial routers

Security researchers warn of a new variant of the Mirai botnet. Attackers used it for zero-day exploits on industrial routers ...

Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for January 19, 2025

Alameda's Roving Reporter takes a fond look back at 2024 to review all the delicious treats, fun holidays, and lots of ...

Alameda County warns of phone scam targeting residents over fake jury duty absences

Alameda County residents are being warned about a scam involving fake officials demanding money and personal information over non-existent jury duty absences. Officials with Alameda County Superior ...

Alameda supes move forward with selling share of Oakland Coliseum to local group

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors marked the end of an era Tuesday when it voted unanimously to move forward with the ...

Endorsements roll in among 15 candidates to replace ousted Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price

The supervisors plan to winnow down a list of 15 candidates to no more than five during a special public meeting Thursday, ...

Brazen robberies leave Oakland, Alameda business owners fed up, despite report that crime is down

The recent break-ins come as police report that crimes in the East Bay cities are down year-to-date. But for those directly ...

Seven finalists picked for next Alameda County District Attorney

A list of 15 people who applied to become Alameda County’s next district attorney was whittled down to seven on Thursday by ...

Alameda County ordered to provide transcriber service to visually impaired people

The judge rejected Alameda County's argument that since the blind plaintiff had won a monetary award the injunction was ...

Alameda County Advances Toward Sale of Oakland Coliseum Site to AASEG, Aiming for Economic Revitalization

Alameda County has agreed to negotiate the sale of its share in the Oakland Coliseum Complex to the African American Sports ...

Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to make the American dream more possible

The tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood and his family are pledging to give away half of their wealth within five years, starting ...

People's March in Alameda among several across Bay Area

Participants rallied for various causes, such as abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, and climate change, with many voicing ...