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What’s happening Researchers for the cybersecurity company Mandiant have identified what they say is likely an Iranian state-sponsored cyberespionage group. Why it matters The group has targeted opponents of the Iranian regime including think tanks, researchers, current and former government officials, journalists and members of the Iranian diaspora. What’s next Mandiant says that given the …

Thor: Love and Thunder hit theaters July 8, but with middling reviews (“disappointingly shallow” was the reaction of CNET reviewer Sean Keane), you may have been holding out until the movie made its way to Disney Plus.  But Disney’s streaming strategy for its theatrical releases has been all over the map. Encanto spent a month in theaters before streaming. For Marvel’s Eternals, …

Thinking about changing careers? Apple could train you. The company offers two professional training and certification programs to better prepare people for a career in IT. The courses focus on how to deploy, manage and support various Apple devices in the workplace. You can sign up for the courses here. The courses are called Apple Device Support and Apple Deployment and …

Apple users know how important their Apple ID and password are. Without these two bits of information, you can’t access Apple services like iCloud and iMessage. An Apple ID and password can also help set up a new iPhone or MacBook. If you forgot your Apple ID password (and don’t use a password manager) or your account has been compromised, …

Renewing a US passport has always been annoying, but it got even harder during the COVID-19 pandemic when wait times stretched as long as 18 weeks. The US Department of State said it has reduced its backlog of about 2 million applications, but the agency still estimates eight to 11 weeks to renew a passport, not including mailing times. A …

Netflix has thousands of movies and series for you to explore, but after you’ve seen all the popular TV shows and latest movies that the streaming service offers, it can often feel like there’s nothing else good to watch. Well, maybe you’re not looking hard enough. Hidden deep within Netflix’s settings lies a remnant of the streaming service’s past life …

President Joe Biden and the US Department of Education are slated to begin implementing a long-awaited student loan forgiveness program but, ahead of the plan’s roll-out, many borrowers may be targeted by malicious actors with an agenda. Biden’s relief program would extend the ongoing student loan payment freeze until Dec. 31, canceling up to $20,000 in federal student loan debts for …

Threats to your personal data have grown more common in recent years, and they’re unlikely to subside anytime soon. There were a record number of data breaches last year, and cases in the first quarter of this year have risen by 14% since last year. At this rate, data breaches will soon be as common as houseplants in a millennial’s …

With over 188 million subscribers worldwide as of this month, Spotify is arguably one of the most popular music streaming platforms in the world. CNET also ranks Spotify as one of the best music streaming services on the market.  Spotify lets you listen to music wherever you are, recommends new songs based on your activity and provides fun, personalized streaming …

Since its release in 2009, Minecraft has become a beloved game among both professional and casual gamers. The smash-hit sandbox game now has more than 140 million players worldwide. One of the best aspects of the game is the multiplayer environment that it fosters while also allowing solo players the opportunity to play and have fun doing so. If you prefer to …