A vishing-as-a-service platform that helps scammers carry out so-called “press 1” scams is misusing text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities provided by AI voice technology company ElevenLabs, Mirage Security researchers claim. How “press 1” vishing scams work For “press 1” scams, fraudsters spoof phone numbers of trusted institutions (e.g., bank), call up potential victims and try to scare them with pre-recorded messages into sharing sensitive information. When impersonating banks, for example, the fraudsters first play a message that claims the users’ account has been compromised or that the bank has spotted fraudulent transactions tied to it, and instruct potential victims to press “1”…
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Published Mar 11, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the space. He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the greatest tech products. You don’t need to spend a ton of money if you’re looking to improve your PC experience. And while we can recommend a ton of different upgrades and accessories, a new mouse pad can be an…
The medtech company confirmed on Wednesday that it was experiencing a global network disruption to its Microsoft devices.
By far the easiest way to set up a VPN on your Android device is by installing a trusted service from the Google Play store. Many, if not most, providers offer custom Android VPN apps. However, there are some circumstances where installing via the Play Store might not be the best option. In this guide we cover a variety of methods to install a VPN on your Android device – including using the OpenVPN client and side loading. How to set up a VPN on Android – The easy way Once you have chosen a subscribed to a VPN service, follow…
tag inside the block). Preview Style Variation Transforms In The Editor Core blocks such as Heading, Image, Paragraph, and Button include built-in style variations. There is now a live preview for style variation transforms, allowing users to see how a style change will look before applying it. The official announcement explains: “Style variation transforms now display a preview in the editor. This makes it easier to see the impact of transformations before committing to the change. Style variations are now also available for patterns in contentOnly mode.” AI Related Updates Connectors The update adds a new admin page for connectors…
Published Mar 11, 2026, 9:20 PM EDT Timi is a news and deals writer who’s been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that keep you informed. But his recent passion comes from finding the best discounts on the internet on some of the best tech products out right now. If you’re looking for a new Wear OS smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 3 is an easy one to recommend. Not only does it have a sleek design, but it’s also extremely comfortable on the wrist. Furthermore, it delivers impressive features and now…
WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents and guardians to decide who can contact them and which groups they can join. These accounts are restricted to messaging and calling and do not include access to Meta AI, Channels, Status, or location sharing. The child’s messages remain end-to-end encrypted and cannot be viewed by third parties, including parents, who cannot read their chats or listen in on their calls. Setting up a parent-managed account requires both the parent’s and the child’s devices to be present at the same time. The parent must register and verify the child’s…
(Note: This post is also cross-posted on the Let’s Encrypt blog) As announced earlier this year, Let’s Encrypt now issues IP address and six-day certificates to the general public. The Certbot team here at the Electronic Frontier Foundation has been working on two improvements to support these features: the –preferred-profile flag released last year in Certbot 4.0, and the –ip-address flag, new in Certbot 5.3. With these improvements together, you can now use Certbot to get those IP address certificates! If you want to try getting an IP address certificate using Certbot, install version 5.4 or higher (for webroot support…
This offer is available from Woot.com, an Amazon-owned deals website. While most Woot deals come with a 90-day Woot warranty, this one actually comes with a 2-year Anker warranty. For maximum savings, you need to pick the bulk packaging. Getting one in retail packaging will cost you $139.99. Also, keep in mind that there is a limit of two units per customer. Paying $124.99 for a power bank still isn’t exactly cheap, but it is a great offer considering how awesome the Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) is. Also, its retail price is $229.99, and the record-low price on…
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd in a 71–29 vote to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), filling a critical national security role that had remained vacant for nearly a year after the firing of the previous director, General Timothy Haugh, in April 2025. The leadership structure, commonly referred to as the “dual-hat” arrangement, assigns a single individual to oversee both organizations. President Donald Trump nominated Rudd to the position in December, when he was serving as deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Rudd’s confirmation followed reviews by both the Senate…