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What Is Ransomware and How Did WannaCry Work?

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  WannaCry: The Global Cyberattack That Shook the World in 2017 In May 2017, millions of users around the world woke up to one of the most frightening digital extortion messages in history. A bright red screen warned that all your files had been encrypted , and you must pay $300 in Bitcoin to get them back — or lose everything forever. This was the infamous WannaCry Ransomware , one of the most destructive cyberattacks ever launched. Within just a few hours, the malware had infected over 200,000 computers across 150 countries , striking hospitals, corporations, and government institutions worldwide. 📌 What Is Ransomware and How Did WannaCry Work? Encrypts a victim’s files Blocks access to the system Demands payment in exchange for decryption According to Microsoft’s official SMBv1 security advisory ( https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2017/ms17-010 ), WannaCry exploited a critical vulnerability in the Server Message Block v1 (SM...

Why am I experiencing a strange ethernet cable termination result? I have not seen this before

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  The Long Journey of Cables: Why One Universal Cable Is Still Impossible For more than a century, cables have shaped the way humans communicate, power devices, and move data across the world. Although modern people often think of cables as simple accessories— USB cables ,  audio jacks ,  Ethernet lines —the story behind them is far more complex. Every cable you see today is the result of decades of engineering decisions, physical limitations, compatibility challenges, and compromises that companies were forced to make. The idea of having a single cable for everything may sound attractive, but when we examine the history of cables, the physics behind them, and how industries evolved, we discover why this dream has been nearly impossible to achieve. This article explores that full history—from the earliest  telegraph wires  to the modern  USB Type-C  revolution. It also explains why many cables have survived for decades, why companies cannot simply “kil...

Tech Surprises 2025 The Most Powerful Phones

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  The New Tech Renaissance: How Google, Apple, Intel, and AI Giants Are Rebuilding the Digital Future Introduction: The Dawn of a Hyper-Intelligent Era Technology has never moved faster than it does today. Every few months, breakthroughs emerge that reshape not only devices but the way we live, work, and interact. In 2025, this trend is accelerating into a full-blown renaissance, with companies like Google , Apple , Intel , Qualcomm , Nvidia , and MediaTek redefining the limits of smartphones, computing, artificial intelligence , and gaming. The digital ecosystem is evolving into a hyper-intelligent network where devices anticipate user needs, chips compute at unimaginable speeds, and games blur the line between reality and simulation. From Google’s Pixel 10 , integrating AI at a level never seen before, to Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air promising unprecedented design and local AI features, the future of personal technology is both thrilling and transformative. Meanwhile, In...

China launches uBIOS, a new firmware standard to boost tech sovereignty

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  China’s UBOS: The Strategic Firmware Revolution Reshaping Global Computing Introduction: A Defining Moment in China’s Technological Self-Reliance China has made a decisive move in its long-term strategy to achieve full technological independence. The  Global Computing Consortium (GCC)  has officially introduced a groundbreaking firmware standard known as  UBOS – Unified Basic Input/Output System , cataloged under its national code  T/GCC 3007-2025 . This development marks one of the most significant milestones in China’s effort to eliminate reliance on Western-controlled foundational technologies—particularly the UEFI ( Unified Extensible Firmware Interface ) standard created and dominated by U.S. companies such as Intel and Microsoft . UBOS represents not merely a technical upgrade, but a strategic shift in how China intends to design, control, and secure its computing infrastructure for the next generation. Why UBOS Matters: Breaking Free from Foreig...