MUO

MUO

Established in 2007, MUO has become one of the leading online technology publications available. With extensive knowledge in the tech field, we attract millions of visitors each month and boast a strong social media following in the hundreds of thousands. We believe that technology is most effective when understood and utilized by its users. Our mission is to provide you with the tools and insights needed to navigate today’s technology, all explained in straightforward language that anyone can grasp. We also inspire our readers to engage with technology in positive and impactful ways. Not a tech guru yet? Every article you read on MUO will help you advance your understanding.

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  • 13 hours ago | makeuseof.com | Gavin Phillips

    The FBI has issued a warning that BADBOX 2.0 malware is surging through residential consumer electronics, infecting millions of internet-connected devices. The malware, often preloaded onto inexpensive streaming hardware and IoT devices, can steal your data and provide backdoor access to the device—and is extremely difficult to remove. The BADBOX 2.0 Botnet Is Back BADBOX 2.0 is the evolution of the original BADBOX malware.

  • 1 day ago | makeuseof.com | Saikat Basu

    Google Meet has added a handy new feature that allows you to present content straight from your camera feed. This means you can share live video from external devices like document cameras or professional video tools. Now, you can go beyond screen or tab sharing and make meetings and classes more interactive. Present Live with External Cameras Instead of just sharing your screen, Google Meet now lets you select an external camera as your main presentation source.

  • 1 day ago | makeuseof.com | Gavin Phillips

    The long-awaited Switch 2 has finally launched, and folks are finally getting hands-on with Nintendo's newest portable console. But whenever a high-demand, sold-out item hits the market, scammers are waiting to take advantage with a myriad of tricks designed to leave you with empty pockets. This is one of the oldest launch-day scams in the book. Scammers will take a picture of a Nintendo Switch 2 (or steal one from elsewhere) and list it on a popular reselling platform, like eBay.

  • 2 days ago | makeuseof.com | Danny Maiorca

    Despite buying an eSIM to protect myself better, I still would've left myself vulnerable to hacking without taking further action. To shut cybercriminals out for good, I took matters into my own hands and upgraded my security. How Can eSIMs Be Hacked? Like how a physical SIM card can be hacked, eSIMs are still vulnerable. SIM swapping is one of the biggest threats I've considered.

  • 3 days ago | makeuseof.com | Gavin Phillips

    If you're like me, you've embraced eSIM technology for its convenience—no physical card, quick switching between carriers, easy setup, and perfect for heading on holiday. However, eSIMs aren't entirely secure, and there are still a few ways they can be hacked. QR Code Scams When setting up your eSIM, you often scan a QR code provided by your carrier. Attackers exploit this by creating fraudulent QR codes disguised as legitimate setup tools.