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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. 
Hackers Hijack GitHub Repo to Spread Malware to Developers
Cyber Security
Hackers Hijack GitHub Repo to Spread Malware to Developers

Today we’re speaking with Dominic Jainy, an IT professional whose work at the intersection of AI and blockchain gives him a unique perspective on emerging digital threats. We’ll be dissecting a recent, highly sophisticated malware campaign that turns developers’ most trusted tools against them. Our conversation will explore how attackers are leveraging sponsored search ads and a clever GitHub exploit

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Microsoft Patches Office Zero-Day Under Active Attack
Cyber Security
Microsoft Patches Office Zero-Day Under Active Attack

Introduction A seemingly harmless document landing in an inbox could be the key an attacker needs to bypass critical security features, a concerning reality that has prompted Microsoft to issue an emergency fix for a vulnerability already being exploited in the wild. The discovery of a zero-day flaw puts a spotlight on the constant cat-and-mouse game between software developers and

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Trend Analysis: Malicious Browser Extensions
Cyber Security
Trend Analysis: Malicious Browser Extensions

The very tool that serves as the universal gateway to our digital lives—the web browser—is being systematically converted into a covert weapon for sophisticated credential theft, fundamentally altering the security landscape for individuals and enterprises alike. This alarming reality is gaining momentum in an era defined by remote work, Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies, and a deep reliance on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications.

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Can NIST Fix Its Overwhelmed Vulnerability Database?
Cyber Security
Can NIST Fix Its Overwhelmed Vulnerability Database?

As the digital landscape grapples with an unprecedented surge in software vulnerabilities, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is at a pivotal crossroads, re-evaluating its decades-long role in vulnerability analysis. We are joined today by Dominic Jainy, an IT professional with deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies, to dissect this strategic shift. We’ll explore the immense pressures

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How Does Malware Use Clicks to Bypass Antivirus?
Cyber Security
How Does Malware Use Clicks to Bypass Antivirus?

Cybersecurity defenses have traditionally focused on detecting malicious code and blocking unauthorized processes, but a recent cyber espionage campaign has revealed a startling new tactic that sidesteps these protections by mimicking the one thing security software is designed to trust: the user. In late 2025, a sophisticated operation targeting residents of India, dubbed “SyncFuture,” demonstrated that malware can neutralize a

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Trend Analysis: PC Memory Price Hyperinflation
Hardware
Trend Analysis: PC Memory Price Hyperinflation

Anyone attempting to build or upgrade a personal computer in recent months has likely encountered a jarring reality at checkout: the price of essential memory has skyrocketed without warning, transforming once-affordable components into luxury items. This alarming and sudden spike in the cost of RAM and solid-state drives is far more than an inconvenience for hobbyists. These components are the

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Why Is AI Malware Now Targeting Crypto Devs?
Cyber Security
Why Is AI Malware Now Targeting Crypto Devs?

The digital gold rush of the cryptocurrency world has attracted a new breed of prospector, one armed not with pickaxes but with artificially intelligent malware designed to exploit the very architects of this financial frontier. Recent intelligence reveals a strategic pivot by sophisticated threat actors, including state-sponsored groups like KONNI, who are now leveraging generative AI to craft potent cyberweapons

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Why Is This Minor iPhone Update So Critical?
Cyber Security
Why Is This Minor iPhone Update So Critical?

In a digital landscape where software updates are almost always synonymous with critical security fortifications, Apple has released a version of iOS that seemingly defies this very logic, presenting a curious puzzle for millions of iPhone users. The release of iOS 26.2.1, a minor incremental update, arrived without the typical fanfare of patched vulnerabilities. However, its importance should not be

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Review of WhatsApp Security
Cyber Security
Review of WhatsApp Security

Amidst a fresh wave of high-profile security lawsuits and technical vulnerability warnings, WhatsApp users are once again being forced to question whether their private conversations remain truly private. The world’s most popular messaging app finds itself at a critical juncture, facing renewed scrutiny over its foundational security promises. This review cuts through the noise of recent challenges to examine if

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Intel Criticizes AMD iGPUs, Skips Strix Halo Rival
Hardware
Intel Criticizes AMD iGPUs, Skips Strix Halo Rival

In the relentless chess match of the semiconductor industry, a company’s decision not to compete can be as loud and strategic as launching a flagship product. Intel has recently put this principle into practice, issuing sharp public criticism of AMD’s integrated graphics performance while simultaneously confirming it will sidestep a direct confrontation with its rival’s high-end Strix Halo APU. This

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Chinese AI Chip Development – Review
Hardware
Chinese AI Chip Development – Review

The global race for artificial intelligence supremacy is increasingly being fought on the silicon battleground, where China’s rapid advancements in domestic chip design now represent a formidable challenge to the established world order. The rapid development of Chinese AI chips represents a significant advancement in the global semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. This review will explore the evolution of China’s

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Trend Analysis: NVIDIA’s CPU Market Entry
Hardware
Trend Analysis: NVIDIA’s CPU Market Entry

The long-standing equilibrium of the semiconductor world is being decisively disrupted, not by a scrappy startup, but by the very titan that defined the last decade of parallel computing. From its throne as the king of GPUs, NVIDIA’s strategic foray into the CPU market signals a seismic shift, threatening to upend the established order and redefine the future of AI

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