#cplusplus#cpp#hacktoberfest#iot#iot_device#iot_edge#microcontroller#microsoft_for_beginners#python#raspberry_pi#rpi
You can learn the basics of the Internet of Things (IoT) through a free 12-week course with 24 lessons that guide you step-by-step in building real projects like plant monitoring, vehicle tracking, and smart cooking timers. Each lesson includes quizzes, instructions, challenges, and solutions to help you understand sensors, cloud connections, security, and AI on devices. The course uses real hardware or virtual options, making it easy to practice hands-on skills. This project-based learning helps you gain practical IoT knowledge useful for many industries, improving your tech skills and job readiness.
https://github.com/microsoft/IoT-For-Beginners
🚨 Fake VS Code extension abused #Moltbot’s name to deliver remote access malware.
It posed as an AI assistant, despite Moltbot having no official VS Code plugin. Once installed, it auto-ran on IDE launch and dropped ScreenConnect for persistent remote control.
🔗 Read → https://thehackernews.com/2026/01/fake-moltbot-ai-coding-assistant-on-vs.html
#typescript#ai#assistant#clawd#crustacean#moltbot#molty#own_your_data#personal
Moltbot is your personal AI assistant that runs on your devices like Mac, Linux, or Windows. It chats on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, and more, with voice on phones and live visuals. Install easily with `npm install -g moltbot@latest` then `moltbot onboard`. Use top models like Claude Opus for smart replies. It remembers talks, runs tasks, sends reminders, and builds skills itself. You gain a fast, private helper that acts first—handling emails, calendars, and chores proactively to save time and boost productivity every day.
https://github.com/moltbot/moltbot