Security News This Week: A Botnet Takes Down Nearly a Million German Routers

Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth but that still deserve your attention. The post Security News This Week: A Botnet Takes Down Nearly a Million German Routers appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/security-news-week-botnet-takes-nearly-million-german-routers/

It Took 4 Years to Take Down ‘Avalanche,’ a Huge Online Crime Ring

The network, known as "Avalanche," served as a platform for phishing, malware distribution, and money laundering. The post It Took 4 Years to Take Down ‘Avalanche,’ a Huge Online Crime Ring appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/took-4-years-take-avalanche-huge-online-crime-ring/

The Future

The sun is setting on 2016, so we're peeking forward into 2017. The post The Future appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/gadget-lab-podcast-297/

12 Futuristic Gifts for the Early Adopter

A "hoverboard"? Pshaw. Those don't really float on air. Get a supersonic jet plane instead. The post 12 Futuristic Gifts for the Early Adopter appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/12-futuristic-gifts-early-adopter/

Review: Sphero Battle-Worn BB-8 with Force Band

With Sphero's new Force Band accessory, you can control your favorite rolling bot with a flick of the wrist. The post Review: Sphero Battle-Worn BB-8 with Force Band appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/review-sphero-battle-worn-bb-8-force-band/

5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter

When loaded with the right features and technology, sneakers can stand up to winter weather too. The post 5 Stylish Snow-Ready Sneakers to Keep You Warm This Winter appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2016/12/winterized-sneakers/

“A small investment in cyber security can save your business” – interview with Dejan Kosutic

The International Computer Security Day is a great reminder for IT pros to review company security levels. We’ve asked information security expert Dejan Kosutic to which ‘bumps on the road’ you need to pay attention to.

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