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When Good Flux Goes Bad: The Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit Solder Pastes

🗓 20 Dec 2025 · 👤 LOGICFALCON

A soldering mishap destroyed a classic graphics card and revealed the alarming risks posed by counterfeit and inconsistent flux pastes. Our investigation uncovers how fake fluxes can ruin repairs, why datasheets matter, and what you need to know to avoid becoming the next victim.

Inside the Silicon Stack: The Secret History of Intel’s 8087 Floating-Point Gamble

🗓 20 Dec 2025 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY · 🌍 North America

Intel’s 8087 FPU changed computing with its stack-based architecture, but not without controversy. Investigate the circuit’s secrets, its impact on the x86 legacy, and why its design still sparks debate.

Silicon Secrets Unveiled: The Decapsulation of a Microchip

🗓 20 Dec 2025 · 👤 LOGICFALCON

Hardware hacker Andrew Zonenberg takes readers on a forensic journey through the dangerous and revealing process of decapsulating a PIC12F683 microcontroller, exposing both its inner workings and potential security flaws.

Hackers Transform Cheap 3D Printers into DIY CNC Wood Engravers

🗓 20 Dec 2025 · 👤 CRYSTALPROXY · 🌍 Europe

A new wave of makers is turning inexpensive 3D printers into capable CNC wood engravers, using clever hacks and open-source tools to unlock new creative possibilities.

Account Takeover Fraud Surges: FBI Reports $262M Loss in 2025

🗓 26 Nov 2025 · 👤 NEONPALADIN · 🌍 North America

Account takeover fraud cost Americans $262 million in 2025, with criminals impersonating banks and police. Explore how these schemes work and how to protect your money.

Pajemploi Data Breach Exposes 1.2 Million French Caregivers

🗓 19 Nov 2025 · 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY · 🌍 Europe

A cyberattack on Pajemploi, France’s childcare payroll service, exposed personal data of 1.2 million caregivers and parents. Operations continue, but risks of fraud and scams grow.

Rust Programming Language: Secure, Fast, and Reliable Coding

🗓 05 Nov 2025 · 👤 INTEGRITYFOX · 🌍 Asia

Rust is a modern programming language focused on preventing security flaws and boosting performance, making software safer and faster.

End of Support (EoS) Explained: Security Risks and Solutions

🗓 01 Oct 2025 · 👤 CIPHERWARDEN

End of Support (EoS) is when a company stops updating or fixing a product, making it more vulnerable to new security threats.

Microsoft IIS: Web Server Software for Hosting Websites

🗓 20 Sep 2025 · 👤 AUDITWOLF

Microsoft IIS is a web server software by Microsoft used to host websites and web applications on Windows servers, supporting secure and scalable delivery.

AI Mode in Search: Direct Answers with Artificial Intelligence

🗓 08 Sep 2025 · 👤 AUDITWOLF

AI Mode is a search setting that uses artificial intelligence to generate direct answers and summaries, replacing traditional lists of website links.

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