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The ancient IRC protocol is back in action, thanks to the SSHStalkers Linux botnet that exploits cloud servers for profit

SSHStalker uses IRC channels and several bots to control infected Linux hosts Automated SSH brute-forcing rapidly spreads the botnet through cloud server infrastructures Compilers are downloaded locally to build payloads for reliable cross-distribution execution SSHStalker, a recently discovered Linux botnet, apparently relies on the classic IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol to manage its operations. Created

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Holographic tape finally leaves the lab as 200TB cartridges run inside real LTO libraries without breaking workflows

Holographic tape driven inside a production LTO library without infrastructure changes Live application software accessed holographic media using standard tape library workflows The dimensions of the cartridge matched the LTO, allowing robotic handling without modification A UK startup has tested a holographic tape storage system inside a working LTO tape library, showing it can run

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My favorite League of Legends spin-off since Arcane just got even better – but the upgrade only adds to my inventory availability issues

The weekend is here, and among the Valentine’s Day celebrations, I’ll be looking for one thing in my local shops: Spiritforged, the latest set in Rift bound trading card game (TCG) that features the cast and world of League of Legends and Exciting, the hit game and the Netflix show. With the addition of new

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‘I mourn’: OpenAI shuts down ChatGPT-4o and angry users back a #keep4o campaign to restore it

OpenAI has officially disabled GPT-4o in ChatGPT Many users feel emotional and sad about the switch An official #keep4o campaign is underway We knew the moment was coming, and now it’s happened: OpenAI has officially disabled the GPT-4o model inside ChatGPT, pushing all users towards the GPT-5 alternatives, and it’s hitting many users hard. A

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China’s optical clock now officially helps set global time, promising accuracy to the second over billions of years

China’s optical strontium clock now participates directly in international atomic timekeeping Optical clocks operate at higher frequencies than cesium, allowing finer measurement resolution Accuracy requirements reach one second over billions or tens of thousands of years China has received formal international recognition for an ultra-precise optical grid clock after its calibration data was accepted into

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Aston Villa vs Newcastle free streams: How to watch FA Cup 4th round tie 2025/26

Watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle live streams to see which Premier League side can secure victory at Villa Park and book their place in the FA Cup fifth round draw. Third in the Premier League table and having reached the knockout rounds of the Europa League, it has been another excellent campaign so far for

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Quordle Hints and Answers for Sunday February 15th (Game #1483)

Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle pops up at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play “today’s game” while others play “yesterday’s”. If you’re looking for the Saturday puzzle instead then click here: Quordle Hints and Answers for Saturday February 14th (Game #1482). Quordle was one

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