"A Hacker Got All My Texts For $16"
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard, written by Joseph Cox: I didn't expect it to be that quick. While I was on a Google Hangouts call with a colleague, the hacker sent me screenshots of my Bumble and Postmates accounts, which he had.....»»
Hacker uses Flipper Zero to spam iPhone users with fake Bluetooth pop-ups
Apple has implemented a lot of useful technologies in its devices to make it easier to pair them with certain Bluetooth accessories, such as AirPods and AirTags. However, some hackers are now using these same technologies to annoy iPhone users. With.....»»
Job crafting is key to improving crowdworking, says study
Busy writing texts, programming software or developing logos, crowdworkers have emerged as a small but growing part of the modern labor market. Task-oriented freelancers offer their services on online platforms. They usually work on their own at home.....»»
Hacker gains admin control of Sourcegraph and gives free access to the masses
We've said it before; we'll say it again: Don't put credentials in publicly available code. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) An unknown hacker gained administrative control of Sourcegraph, an AI-driven service used by deve.....»»
Block spammers and scammers with a RoboKiller subscription
TL;DR: As of Aug. 25, you can get a three-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker for just $49.97 (reg. $119.88) in the Mashable Shop — that's 59% off.It’s not just that spam calls and texts are annoying. It’s tha.....»»
The idea that imprisonment "corrects" prisoners stretches back to some of the earliest texts in history
Prisons are places of suffering. But in theory, they aim for something beyond punishment: reform......»»
Rack-mounted Mac mini power problem solved by remote servos
A hardware hacker has solved a problem of powering on 16 Mac minis in a rack, by using a Raspberry Pi to physically press each power switch.A Raspberry Pi-controlled Mac mini server rack [X/@merocle]The Mac mini has been used in the past as a compact.....»»
If the choice is Fort Knox security or AirPods, I know which one I’m choosing
The risk associated with Bluetooth has been on display at this year’s Def Con hacker convention, but it’s not the kind of security threat you should lose sleep over. more….....»»
Today"s Hacker interest in macOS ten times that of 2019
Hackers are now more inclined to attack macOS than ever before, according to an analysis of the Dark Web, with ten times the cyber attacks against Macs compared to 2019.While Mac as a platform isn't necessarily as big a target as Windows, macOS is no.....»»
Ingenious hack powers M1 Mac mini with Ethernet cable
A hardware hacker has modified a Mac mini so that it doesn't necessarily need an AC power connection, and instead can run on the Power over Ethernet protocol.Mac mini hacked with Power over EthernetIvan Kuleshov on Twitter teased the project on Twitt.....»»
After videos and photos, TikTok now lets users share texts with others
TikTok became known as a social network focused on short videos. However, the platform has expanded its capabilities over the years by adding support for photos and Stories. But this time, TikTok’s latest move was completely unexpected. The platfo.....»»
Legendary computer hacker Kevin Mitnick dies at 59
Kevin Mitnick, one of the most famous hackers in the history of cybersecurity, died over the weekend at age 59 after a more than year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a published obituary......»»
Estee Lauder hit by hack, some business operations affected
Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder on Tuesday said a hacker had obtained some data from its systems, with the cyber incident causing, and expected to further cause, disruption to parts of the company's business operations......»»
Researcher investigates undocumented prehistoric languages through irregularities in current languages
Language can be a time machine—we can learn from ancient texts how our ancestors interacted with the world around them. But can language also teach us something about people whose language has been lost? Ph.D. candidate Anthony Jakob investigated w.....»»
Hacker sent to jail for huge 2020 Twitter breach
A British man who took part in a high-profile Twitter hack in 2020 has been handed a five-year jail term for his part in the crime......»»
Reddit hacker demands $4.5M and a change to new API rule
Ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Reddit in February and is now demanding a $4.5 million payment......»»
Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web
Criminal hacker group begin posting names of companies to darkweb......»»
How to automatically delete iPhone 2FA code texts with iOS 17
A seemingly small update with iOS 17 that turns out to be very useful is the ability to have your iPhone clean up 2FA text messages on its own. Here’s how to auto delete iPhone verification codes with iOS 17. more… The post How to automatically.....»»
LinkedIn launches generative AI tool to write ad copy
LinkedIn today launched a generative AI tool called AI Copy Suggestions to help advertisers draft texts for their ad campaigns. LinkedIn today launched a generative AI tool called AI Copy Suggestions to help advertisers draft texts for their ad c.....»»
Travel like a pro: unlock the 2023 Travel Hacker Bundle with Rosetta Stone for only $159.99
Get the most from your summer travel experiences with the 2023 Travel Hacker Bundle featuring a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone, now only $159.99 with coupon.Save on Rosetta Stone & more.The Travel Hacker Bundle features four must-have softwar.....»»
Unique "bawdy bard" act discovered, revealing 15th-century roots of British comedy
An unprecedented record of medieval live comedy performance has been identified in a 15th-century manuscript. Raucous texts—mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and shocking them with slapstick—shed new light o.....»»