174 place 0

757 Mystery bot traffic from China floods websites, puzzling cybersecurity experts

Firstpost Tech
FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 02/16/2026 00:45 EDT

Mystery bot traffic from China floods websites, puzzling cybersecurity experts

Since September, Western websites have been flooded by visitors from China and Singapore. Initially, web managers believed they had discovered a new audience but the traffic turned out to be bots — and no one can explain why Chinese bots are visiting their sites.

To see detailed statistics for the news please log in »

Read the original

Add your comment
You must be logged in with Facebook to read and write comments.

A newsletter a day!

You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.

or register

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

News from the same source
Firstpost Tech Firstpost Tech
Silicon Valley
George Avalos @ Silicon Valley 1 place · 02/07/2106 01:28 EDT

Newark apartment complex bought for much less than prior value

An East Bay apartment complex has been bought at a price that's well below its prior value. Read more

0

🔮
14.03.2026 ♓︎ Horoscope for Pisces Today The day promises to be filled with emotional experiences and important... Read more ›
Silicon Valley
George Avalos @ Silicon Valley 2 place · 02/07/2106 01:28 EDT

PG&E buys San Jose building to bolster South Bay operations

A PG&E Corp. unit has bought a San Jose building in a move to bolster the utility's South Bay operations. Read more

0

Habr
linabesson @ Habr 1 place · today 07:46 EDT

От конечных автоматов к биомиметике: детерминированный ИИ больше не нужен

ИИ-разработчики стали викторианскими хирургами, сшивая неживые алгоритмы. Почему детерминизм графов — это архитектурная клетка, и как синтетическая физиология подарит ИИ подлинную автономность. Читать далее Read more

0 newcommer

SlashGear
SlashGear 1 place · today 07:45 EDT

These US Airports Rank The Highest For Customer Satisfaction, According To Travelers

Traveling by plane involves spending a lot of time at the airport, which can get tedious. Which airports in the US offer the nicest experience for travelers? Read more

0 newcommer

Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware 1 place · today 07:40 EDT

Chip material prices double as Middle East conflict compounds China's existing gallium export ban — wide range of materials for chipmaking skyrocket as supply constricts

Manufacturers have said that prices for key chipmaking metals have doubled, and gallium has climbed sharply, as disruptions from the ongoing Middle East conflict pile onto supply constraints. Read more

0 fresh

Habr
Catx2 @ Habr 2 place · today 07:30 EDT

Билимбай как предчувствие

Будущий создатель боевых ракет, двое будущих корифеев вертолётостроения, будущий творец реактивных двигателей, двое будущих творцов ракетных двигателей, несколько будущих сподвижников С. П. Королёва. Потрясающая плеяда великих впоследствии инженеров, а пока молодых, смелых и амбициозных — они собрались вместе... в месте, которое трудно назвать подходящим. Нет, это не про лагеря история. Светлое будущее заглянуло не в страшное настоящее, его луч упал на реликт далёкого прошлого Читать далее Read more

0 fresh

Wired
Simon Hill @ Wired 1 place · today 07:30 EDT

How to Buy Used or Refurbished Electronics (2026)

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint with these tips to snag the best deals on quality refurbished and used electronics. Read more

0 fresh

Inc42 Media
Lokesh Choudhary @ Inc42 Media 1 place · today 07:18 EDT

Centre Eases Public Float Norms For Mega IPOs, Paving Way For Jio IPO

The Centre has eased the minimum public shareholding requirement for companies planning to go public, allowing large firms to offer… Read more

0 fresh

Business Insider
Sally Seaton @ Business Insider 2 place · today 07:17 EDT

I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.

At 28, I still lived at home and couldn't save for a down payment or for rent. I figured starting my own business in Thailand was a better option. Read more

0 fresh

Silicon Canals
Tommy Baker @ Silicon Canals 1 place · today 07:08 EDT

There’s a specific kind of competence that looks like confidence but is actually fear wearing a very expensive suit. And most workplaces promote it because they can’t tell the difference.

Organizations routinely promote the performance of certainty over genuine competence, rewarding anxiety-driven decisiveness while filtering out the honest, careful thinking they claim to want. The cost is both organizational and deeply personal. Read more

0 fresh

Inc42 Media
Akshit Pushkarna @ Inc42 Media 2 place · today 07:06 EDT

Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More

For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to… Read more

0 fresh

CNET
Ty Pendlebury @ CNET 1 place · today 07:01 EDT

What Is Filmmaker Mode? This TV Setting Takes the Guesswork Out of Picture Quality

Filmmaker Mode can automatically adjust your TV's picture to look better with specific content. Here's why and when you should use it. Read more

0 newcommer

The Verge
Justine Calma @ The Verge 1 place · today 07:00 EDT

European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals

Some European retailers have stopped selling certain headphones after an EU-funded study found that they contained hormone-disrupting chemicals. The study included leading brands such as Apple, Beats, Samsung, Bose, JBL, and Sennheiser. Online stores Bol.com, Coolblue, and Mediamarkt didn't respond to inquiries from The Verge about which headphones they pulled, but local news outlets report […] Read more

0 fresh

Wired
Rhett Allain @ Wired 2 place · today 07:00 EDT

You Can Approximate Pi by Dropping Needles on the Floor

Who needs a supercomputer when you can calculate pi with a box of sewing needles? Read more

0 fresh

Business Insider
Laura Italiano @ Business Insider 3 place · today 07:00 EDT

A Gilded Age relic, two stubborn sisters, and a battle that won't quit

They're in their 80s and have no lawyer. That's not stopping two sisters from a spirited battle to reclaim their Gilded Age Manhattan townhouse. Read more

0 fresh

The most popular news from the same source for the last week
Firstpost Tech Firstpost Tech
Firstpost Tech
FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech · 03/09/2026 04:26 EDT

Loading... Could the Strait of Hormuz shutdown slow India’s internet?

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech · 03/09/2026 07:17 EDT

Did Google’s Gemini chatbot act like an 'AI wife' and push a man toward suicide?

A wrongful death lawsuit against Google claims its Gemini AI chatbot formed a romantic bond with a Florida user, allegedly encouraging delusions, violent fantasies and ultimately suicide. The case has resulted in serious questions over AI safety, emotional dependency, and the responsibilities of tech companies developing powerful conversational AI systems Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 03/09/2026 21:00 EDT

Trump administration moves to phase out Anthropic AI as company sues Pentagon over ‘supply chain risk’ label

The White House is preparing an executive order that could remove Anthropic’s Claude AI from federal systems, escalating a dispute between the Trump administration and the AI firm over military use and safeguards Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
FP News Desk @ Firstpost Tech 3 place · 03/09/2026 23:27 EDT

AI 'enhanced' images spread misinformation, distort reality amid West Asia war

Experts warn that AI-enhanced images circulating during the West Asia war are subtly altering real visuals and distorting perceptions of events on the ground. Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
Arya Pandey @ Firstpost Tech · 03/10/2026 00:17 EDT

Tech researchers file lawsuit against Trump administration over visa threats

A group of technology researchers filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging that ​US President Donald Trump's administration has adopted an unconstitutional policy that targets foreign nationals who study ‌disinformation and hate speech on social media for visa denials and deportation. Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
Arya Pandey @ Firstpost Tech · 03/10/2026 02:05 EDT

Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI to Copilot amid rising demand for AI agents

Microsoft is integrating Anthropic’s AI into its Copilot service, launching a new Copilot Cowork tool to meet rising demand for autonomous AI agents. The move expands Copilot beyond OpenAI models and strengthens Microsoft’s ties with Anthropic amid growing enterprise interest. Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 03/10/2026 23:33 EDT

Meta takes over Moltbook, the viral social media website for AI chatbots

AI agents meet social networking as Meta absorbs Moltbook, the experimental platform where chatbots interacted publicly and sparked debate about how AI communicates online. Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
Unnati Gusain @ Firstpost Tech · 03/10/2026 23:50 EDT

Anthropic gains Microsoft’s backing in Pentagon Court battle

In an amicus brief filing in a federal court in San Francisco, Microsoft backed Anthropic's request for a temporary restraining order against the Pentagon order, arguing that its determination should be paused while the court considers the case. Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 03/11/2026 00:39 EDT

Buying a OnePlus or Oppo phone? Prices may rise next week

Rising demand for AI infrastructure is driving up memory costs worldwide, and smartphone makers like Oppo and OnePlus are starting to pass those increases on to buyers. Read more

0

Firstpost Tech
FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 03/11/2026 01:10 EDT

US Senate approves use of ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot amid Anthropic row

US Senate staff can now use AI tools including ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Microsoft Copilot within internal systems for tasks such as drafting and research, according to reports, as debate grows in Washington over AI security and surveillance concerns. Read more

0

Most popular sources

  • You see 655 news out of 655.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
The Fintech Times 0%
ArcticStartup 0%
Firstpost Tech 0%
UK Tech News 0%
Ubergizmo 0%
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

14.03.2026 08:01
Last update: 07:55 EDT.
News rating updated: 13:51.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2026