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Bairon McAdams

Bairon McAdams' expertise spans Cyber Security, DevOps, and Hardware. Bairon's material is a trusted source of information for tech leaders and has garnered a global audience. His writing history, not limited to articles and online content, includes several books on the topics of cyber security, devops, and hardware. 
Trend Analysis: China’s GPU Ambitions
Hardware
Trend Analysis: China’s GPU Ambitions

On the cusp of a mega-IPO poised to inject over a billion dollars into its coffers, Chinese GPU hopeful Moore Threads finds itself at the center of a storm of investor fervor and national ambition, earning it the celebrated but heavily scrutinized title of the “NVIDIA of China.” This impending public offering is more than a financial milestone; it serves

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Generative AI Code Security – Review
AI and ML
Generative AI Code Security – Review

The meteoric rise of generative AI coding assistants promises a new era of unprecedented software development velocity, yet this acceleration comes with an often unseen cost in the form of security vulnerabilities silently embedded in project dependencies. The adoption of these powerful tools represents a significant advancement in software development, but it also introduces complex challenges. This review explores the

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How Can You Tell if a Windows Update Is a Trap?
Cyber Security
How Can You Tell if a Windows Update Is a Trap?

In an increasingly complex digital world where system alerts are a daily occurrence, cybercriminals have devised a cunning strategy that turns a user’s diligence into their greatest vulnerability through fake security update prompts. This research summary delves into the weaponization of user trust through sophisticated cyberattacks, specifically “ClickFix” campaigns that use deceptive Windows security notifications to trick individuals into installing

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Trend Analysis: Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
Cyber Security
Trend Analysis: Sophisticated Phishing Attacks

Imagine receiving an authentic security code from a service like Apple, followed moments later by a call from their “support team” urgently warning that your account is compromised. This is not a glitch; it is the opening move in a sophisticated phishing attack designed to manipulate trust and bypass even the most vigilant user’s defenses. Phishing has graduated from poorly

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Apple Warning: Old iPhones and iPads Are Now a Security Risk
Cyber Security
Apple Warning: Old iPhones and iPads Are Now a Security Risk

The Ticking Clock on Your Old Apple Devices A recent and critical update from Apple has quietly started a countdown for millions of users around the globe, transforming cherished iPhones and iPads from trusted companions into potential gateways for digital threats. This is not a matter of missing out on the latest features or a slightly slower performance; it is

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Fortinet’s Flawed Disclosure Puts Users at Risk
Cyber Security
Fortinet’s Flawed Disclosure Puts Users at Risk

In the relentless battle for digital security, the trust between organizations and their technology vendors serves as a critical line of defense, but recent events surrounding two actively exploited vulnerabilities in Fortinet’s FortiWeb products have cast a harsh spotlight on the potential fragility of this alliance. These critical flaws, found within the company’s popular web application firewall, are not only

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Is Nvidia’s Grip on the GPU Market Slipping?
Hardware
Is Nvidia’s Grip on the GPU Market Slipping?

With a deep background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Dominic Jainy offers a unique perspective on a graphics card market currently being reshaped by those very technologies. We sat down with him to unpack the latest industry report, exploring the nuances behind Nvidia’s strategic pivot toward AI, the resulting shifts in market share for AMD and Intel, and the

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High-Performance Mini PCs – Review
Hardware
High-Performance Mini PCs – Review

The long-held belief that immense computing power requires an equally immense physical footprint is being dismantled by a new generation of compact devices. This review explores this significant advancement in the compact computing sector, focusing on the Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro as a prime example of packing desktop-grade power into a small form factor. This analysis will examine its key

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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D – Review
Hardware
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D – Review

The high-performance gaming CPU market continues its rapid evolution as a critical segment of the consumer electronics sector, with this review exploring the progression of AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology through its newest leaked processor. The purpose is to provide a thorough analysis of this upcoming chip, examining its capabilities based on available data and its potential to shift the competitive

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Samsung Urges Galaxy Users to Install Critical Update
Cyber Security
Samsung Urges Galaxy Users to Install Critical Update

A Non-Negotiable Alert for Your Digital Security Samsung has issued a pressing security bulletin for millions of its Galaxy smartphone users, urging the immediate installation of a new software update. This is not a routine notification to be dismissed but a critical defense against recently discovered vulnerabilities that could leave personal data exposed. The November security patch addresses dozens of

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Are Cloud and AI the New Threats to Manufacturing?
Cyber Security
Are Cloud and AI the New Threats to Manufacturing?

The relentless drive toward digital transformation has fundamentally reshaped the manufacturing landscape, promising unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation through the integration of cloud computing and artificial intelligence. However, this same technological leap forward has inadvertently forged a new generation of weapons for cyber adversaries, who are now skillfully turning these tools of progress against the very organizations they were

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How Did One MSP Breach Cripple 28 Korean Firms?
Cyber Security
How Did One MSP Breach Cripple 28 Korean Firms?

Today we’re speaking with an IT professional whose work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain gives him a unique perspective on today’s most complex cyber threats. We’ll be dissecting a recent, sophisticated supply chain attack that crippled South Korea’s financial sector, an operation dubbed “Korean Leaks.” Our discussion will explore how the Qilin ransomware group managed

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