Internet

The first computer worm was once named the Morris worm. TECHBOOK reveals the story behind its namesake.

Can the internet simply be shut down? TECHBOOK explains why this is technically and legally nearly impossible in Germany.

Attention Chrome users: Critical vulnerabilities found in the browser. The BSI strongly advises installing the latest update.

New U.S. regulation bans foreign routers. Users and manufacturers face significant challenges.

Reddit Plans New Verification Methods Like Facial Scans and Fingerprints to Better Prevent Bots and AI Content

Mozilla integrates VPN into Firefox, offering more security without an extra app, but with data limits and everyday restrictions.

Camelcamelcamel is a price tracker that shows when a product on Amazon was at its lowest price. It sends you an email when the price drops again.

A recommended Chrome extension was later manipulated, causing users to unknowingly participate in affiliate fraud.

Cloudflare, AWS, and Azure form the backbone of the Internet: Why outages are felt worldwide—and what can help.

Reddit is facing a £14.47 million fine in the United Kingdom due to years of deficiencies in age verification.

Fritz unveils new routers with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and fiber optics at MWC 2026. TECHBOOK shows key models at a glance.

IT Researchers Discover 287 Chrome Add-ons Forwarding Browsing Data; Millions of Users Could Be Affected

Fritz! releases an update for its smart home app. A new feature aims to completely disconnect devices from power while in standby mode.

Discord tightens youth protection with age verification. Users who don't verify age face restrictions. TECHBOOK has the details.

The .io extension is one of the country-specific top-level domains. It is quite expensive to use—and not without controversy.

Protect yourself from data misuse, such as identity theft. TECHBOOK offers seven tips to make life difficult for scammers.

Popular online services such as Altavista, Napster and Second Life dominated the Internet in the 90s and early 2000s. What happened to them?

Germany's IT security is on shaky ground. A new report indicates that, among other factors, the government has too many domains.

JavaScript Turns 30 and Reflects on an Astonishing History What began as a hastily built prototype now dominates nearly the entire web.

Media consumption is ubiquitous today. But how does it affect children's development, and when does it become a burden?

Surfing the internet today means encountering cookie banners and clicking them away. However, this issue might soon be significantly reduced.

The internet is on the brink of the quantum network era. German researcher Stephanie Wehner aims to make quantum technologies accessible.

The long-defunct Internet Explorer still poses a security risk for anyone using it within Microsoft Edge.

Many other devices operate on the same frequency band as Wi-Fi. One of them can significantly affect transmission: the baby monitor.

They're practical, fast, and often free—but online converts can become a security risk. TECHBOOK explains how.

Human contribution to web traffic is decreasing, while AI access is significantly increasing. This threatens the foundation of many online services.

Internet provider AOL will discontinue its dial-up service at the end of September. The technology dates back to the early years of the internet.

Geocities shaped the early internet with its colorful homepages and disappeared for good in 2009.

The now seemingly overwhelming crypto landscape can be intimidating to some. TECHBOOK provides clarity.