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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. 
Is Nvidia’s New App Hurting Gaming Performance on Unreal Engine 5?
Hardware
Is Nvidia’s New App Hurting Gaming Performance on Unreal Engine 5?

The recent update to Nvidia’s GeForce Experience, known as the Nvidia App, has raised eyebrows among the gaming community due to significant performance issues. Users have reported a noticeable decrease in game performance, with some experiencing slowdowns of 10% to 15% and severe frametime issues that lead to jittery gameplay. The problem seems particularly prevalent in games built on Unreal

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Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targets Microsoft Azure Logins in Europe
Cyber Security
Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targets Microsoft Azure Logins in Europe

A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting European companies has recently come to light, and it is a stark reminder of the evolving threats in the cybersecurity landscape. The attack, peaking in June 2024, aims to harvest Microsoft Azure cloud credentials and compromise the victims’ cloud infrastructure. Phishing Attack Chain The campaign primarily targets automotive, chemical, and industrial compound manufacturing companies in

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Phishing Campaign Targets Thousands by Hijacking Azure Credentials
Cyber Security
Phishing Campaign Targets Thousands by Hijacking Azure Credentials

In recent developments, a major phishing campaign has emerged, targeting approximately 20,000 users in the automotive, chemical, and industrial compound manufacturing sectors across Europe. The cybercriminals involved in this campaign aimed to hijack victims’ Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure by stealing account credentials. The complexity and scale of the attacks highlight the growing sophistication of cyber threats and underscore the critical

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Interpol Campaigns to Combat Romance Baiting and Support Victims
Cyber Security
Interpol Campaigns to Combat Romance Baiting and Support Victims

In response to the rising threat of cybercrime known as “pig butchering” scams, Interpol is actively pushing to reframe the narrative by renaming these schemes as “romance baiting” to encourage more victims to seek help. These insidious scams involve the perpetrators creating fake romantic relationships, tricking their targets into believing they have found true love, only to defraud them of

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Will PowerColor’s New Reaper Series Redefine GPU Performance?
Hardware
Will PowerColor’s New Reaper Series Redefine GPU Performance?

In an exciting development for tech enthusiasts and gamers, PowerColor is poised to introduce a new “Reaper” lineup alongside AMD’s upcoming Radeon RX 8000 “RDNA 4” GPUs. This news, though not yet officially confirmed by PowerColor, has been reported by Videocardz. As a major AMD board partner, PowerColor already boasts six GPU series: Liquid Devil, Red Devil, Hellhound, Fighter, Red

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Are NVIDIA’s RTX 50 Series GPUs the Future of Gaming?
Hardware
Are NVIDIA’s RTX 50 Series GPUs the Future of Gaming?

In recent developments, NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs have surfaced on ZOTAC’s website, sparking excitement and curiosity among tech enthusiasts and gamers. The early listings showcased four models: RTX 5090, RTX 5090D (geared toward the Chinese market), RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070. Although the detailed specifications of these models remain under wraps, some significant information

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Was Rhode Island’s Public Benefits Data Protected from Brain Cipher?
Cyber Security
Was Rhode Island’s Public Benefits Data Protected from Brain Cipher?

In December 2024, Rhode Island’s public benefits data was compromised in a ransomware attack by the Brain Cipher group. The attack targeted the RIBridges system, managed by Deloitte, which is used for handling public benefits in the state. This breach has raised significant concerns about the protection of sensitive data and the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures in place. The Attack

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Securing Digital Infrastructure: AI’s Role in Countering Cyber Threats
Cyber Security
Securing Digital Infrastructure: AI’s Role in Countering Cyber Threats

The urgency of securing our nation’s digital infrastructure has never been more pressing, with a recent report by Censys revealing that over 430 industrial control systems, essential for vital services, are directly accessible via the Internet, creating significant security risks. The potential for AI-enabled cyberattacks further exacerbates the situation, highlighting the critical need for immediate and comprehensive action. Addressing these

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Ransomware Attack on RIBridges Exposes Sensitive Data of RI Residents
Cyber Security
Ransomware Attack on RIBridges Exposes Sensitive Data of RI Residents

In an alarming development, Rhode Island’s primary benefits system, RIBridges, has been compromised following a presumed ransomware attack on Deloitte, which operates the system. This breach potentially exposes personal details of thousands of state residents, including names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and banking information. According to the governor’s office, anyone who has applied for health coverage or other

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AMD Introduces High-Performance Ryzen AI 7 350 APU with 8 Cores
Hardware
AMD Introduces High-Performance Ryzen AI 7 350 APU with 8 Cores

The recently unveiled AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU, which has been benchmarked on Geekbench 6.3, represents a significant advancement in AMD’s APU offerings, particularly within the budget and mainstream laptop and mobile device sectors. This new APU, part of the Krackan Point family, boasts 8 cores and 16 threads with an impressive boost clock exceeding 5GHz, showcasing remarkable single-core

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Did Zotac Just Leak Nvidia’s Next-Gen RTX 5090 GPU Specifications?
Hardware
Did Zotac Just Leak Nvidia’s Next-Gen RTX 5090 GPU Specifications?

In a recent untimely mishap, Zotac inadvertently revealed Nvidia’s upcoming line-up of next-generation desktop graphics cards, including the RTX 5090 GPU with an impressive 32GB of VRAM, on their website. This leak, discovered by VideoCardz, sheds light on the Blackwell GPUs Nvidia plans to debut, albeit prematurely. The identified models include the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, RTX 5080,

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What’s Next for NVIDIA? GeForce RTX 50 Blackwell at CES 2025
Hardware
What’s Next for NVIDIA? GeForce RTX 50 Blackwell at CES 2025

NVIDIA, a leading GPU manufacturer renowned for its secrecy surrounding upcoming products, has officially teased its next-gen GeForce RTX 50 series, codenamed “Blackwell,” set to launch at CES 2025. This advanced unveiling comes as part of NVIDIA’s celebration of 25 years of “NVIDIA GeForce,” marking a significant milestone in the tech giant’s illustrious history. Made via a promotional video and

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