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Ravie LakshmananFeb 06, 2026Malware / IoT Security Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a gateway-monitoring and adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) framework dubbed DKnife that’s operated by China-nexus threat actors since at least 2019. The framework comprises seven Linux-based implants that are designed to perform deep packet inspection, manipulate traffic, and deliver malware via routers and edge devices. Its primary targets seem to be Chinese-speaking users, an assessment based on the presence of credential harvesting phishing pages for Chinese email services, exfiltration modules for popular Chinese mobile applications like WeChat, and code references to Chinese media domains. “DKnife’s attacks target a wide…

Android Central Labs (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Android Central Labs is a weekly column devoted to deep dives, experiments, and a focused look into the tech you use. It covers phones, tablets, and everything in between.Last year, the world got its first real batch of E Ink phones. Sure, there have been many attempts in the past, but phones like the Minimalist Phone, Mudita Kompakt, and Bigme HiBreak Pro offered real ways to keep up with the modern world while still delivering on the E Ink promise. But all of those phones were only available in black &…

German security authorities are warning that a likely state-backed hacking group is engaged in attempts at phishing senior political figures, military officials, diplomats, and investigative journalists across Germany and Europe via Signal. The authorities also noted that while these attacks are likely perpetrated by a state-controlled cyber actor, there’s nothing stopping non-state actors and financially motivated cybercriminals from using the same approach. The two approaches The attackers are approaching targets directly inside the messaging app and guiding them into handing over access to their accounts. An alert issued by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and…

If you’re new to VR headsets and are looking to dip your toe in, there’s no better choice than the Meta Quest 3S. In our review, we called it “the best VR headset for the money” and “the best entry-level VR headset yet.”Right now, Meta is running a deal that gives customers up to $50 off the Quest 3S. More specifically, the 128GB version now costs $269 (was $299), and the 256GB alternative costs just $349 (was $399).Our guide to the best VR headsets has the Quest 3S as the winner of our ‘best overall’ category and is significantly more…

Most enterprise work now happens in the browser. SaaS applications, identity providers, admin consoles, and AI tools have made it the primary interface for accessing data and getting work done. Yet the browser remains peripheral to most security architectures. Detection and investigation still focus on endpoints, networks, and email, layers that sit around the browser, not inside it. The result is a growing disconnect. When employee-facing threats occur, security teams often struggle to answer a basic question: what actually happens in the browser? That gap defines an entire class of modern attacks. At Keep Aware, we’ve called this a “safe…

PR measurement often breaks down in practice. Limited budgets, no dedicated analytics staff, siloed teams, and competing priorities make it difficult to connect media outreach to real outcomes. That’s where collaboration with SEO, PPC, and digital marketing teams becomes essential. Working together, these teams can help PR do three things that are hard to accomplish alone: Show the connection between media outreach and customer action. Incorporate SEO – and now generative engine optimization (GEO) – into measurement programs. Select tools that match the metrics that actually matter. This article lays out a practical way to do exactly that, without an…

Thanks to its huge community of talented tinkerers and avant-garde coders, the Raspberry Pi ecosystem is brimming with useful projects. That said, popular projects like Raspberry Pi NAS, Pi-VPN, and even retro gaming setups can start to feel stale if you’ve been active in the DIY landscape. So, I’ve put together a list of unconventional projects you can build with your tiny tinkering machine. AI assistant Rabbit R1, but better Ever wanted an open-source AI assistant that can respond to all your queries without sending the data to third-party servers? Turns out, there are a couple of ways of building…

Photo-sharing community platform Flickr is notifying users of a data security incident that exposed their personal information. The popular online platform for image and video hosting, sharing, and management is telling users that the incident involves a third-party email service provider. “On February 5, 2026, we were alerted to a vulnerability in a system operated by one of our email service providers,” Flickr said. “This flaw may have allowed unauthorized access to some Flickr member information. We shut down access to the affected system within hours of learning about it.” The impacted service provider has not been named. Exposed information…

SEO best practices help you rank higher in traditional search results and in AI-generated answers from tools like Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity.In fact, AI search fundamentals remain largely the same as SEO fundamentals: create high-quality content, build authority, and make your pages easy to understand.Now, let’s go over 13 SEO tips to improve your visibility across both traditional and AI-powered search.1. Target the Right Keywords and PromptsTargeting the keywords and prompts your target audience types into search engines and AI tools is key to showing more prominently in search results. When you appear in search results, you gain visibility…

I have an unlimited high-speed broadband connection at home, so I don’t mind sharing it with my guests. Android makes this even easier for me, because it offers the easiest way to get people connected to your network. Not only does Android make it easier for the host, but it also makes it simple for the recipients to connect to the network. However, your Android phone must connect to your Wi-Fi for this to work. The underrated Wi-Fi sharing trick is a core part of the modern Android experience, so you can use it on any Android phone, provided that…