Alfonso Maruccia

5 days ago | techspot.com | Alfonso Maruccia

Cracking the Codes: A new Hive Systems Password Table update highlights a growing concern: modern GPUs can crack hashed passwords faster than ever. As hardware improves, short or simple credentials provide little to no defense – making longer, more complex passphrases increasingly vital for security. Security company Hive Systems has been pushing the boundaries of password cracking using the latest GPU hardware since 2020.

5 days ago | techspot.com | Alfonso Maruccia

What just happened? While AI startups continue promoting the technology as transformative, Google has turned to its language models to improve the online environment. Mountain View recently unveiled several AI-based tools designed to combat potential scams. Google now deploys its latest artificial intelligence advancements to detect and combat online scams more effectively.

5 days ago | techspot.com | Alfonso Maruccia

Bottom line: The Energy Star program was introduced by a Republican president in 1992. Now, a new Republican administration appears poised to shut it down for good. While the Trump administration speaks of organizational improvements, industry representatives are warning politicians about the dire consequences their actions could have on households budgets. Internal sources at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report that the administration plans to kill the Energy Star program.

6 days ago | techspot.com | Alfonso Maruccia

Editor's take: After acquiring VMware in 2023, Broadcom has wasted no time reshaping the company into a profit-focused operation, often at the expense of good customer relations. The latest move in this contentious strategy involves cease-and-desist letters sent to VMware users, warning that they won't receive new patches or bug fixes unless they continue paying for official support.

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Alfonso Maruccia

Stock Market Selloff: 4 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right NowNow may be a smart time to buy small stakes in these fundamentally robust companies. In 2025, Wall Street has been rattled with increasing concerns …