3BB Attacker Used MeshCentral Backdoor for Root Access, Targeted Subscriber Credentials

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3BB Attacker Used MeshCentral Backdoor for Root Access, Targeted Subscriber Credentials

An attacker was operating inside the network of 3BB, one of Thailand's largest broadband providers, and maintained remote control of internal machines using a legitimate management tool called MeshCentral, threat intelligence firm Hunt.io said. The company uncovered the intrusion by examining a server the attacker had left open on the internet, which held the attacker's own tools and a list of

The Hacker News · September 14, 2026

Anker announces its first over-the-counter hearing aids

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Tech Sep 03, 2026

Anker’s new printer works directly on fabrics

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Anker’s new MindBase is an AI-powered brain for your smart home

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Tech Sep 03, 2026

Philips Hue adds Nanoleaf’s light panels to its ecosystem with a $40 module

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Tech Sep 03, 2026

Anker put a display on the case of its new sleepbuds

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Tech Sep 03, 2026

Philips Hue adds more affordable options for syncing smart lights with your TV

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Learning Sep 03, 2026

Group Adjacent Collection Items in Laravel with chunkBy()

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Security Sep 02, 2026

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Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender

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Learning Sep 02, 2026

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