"Why the Heck Are SSNs Still Treated as Passwords in the US?"
Haje Jan Kamps, writing for TechCrunch: A couple of weeks ago yet another of my friends was a victim of identity theft, and I got yet another deep look into how fantastically broken the U.S. can be when it comes to security. "They have my social secu.....»»
New malware steals Mac passwords & sends them with Telegram
A new malware, dubbed MacStealer, has been found infecting Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and is stealing passwords, credit card info, and other personal data.The current iteration of MacStealer stems from a file called "weed.dmg"A trio of Windows-bas.....»»
iPhones and Android devices get treated differently when retired
A new report focuses on user behavior when a smartphone is retired, and illustrates the differences between iPhone owners, and Android users.Most iPhone users trade in their deviceThe latest report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).....»»
ForgeRock Enterprise Connect Passwordless reduces the risk of password-based attacks
ForgeRock announced ForgeRock Enterprise Connect Passwordless, a new passwordless authentication solution that eliminates the need for users to interact with passwords inside large organizations. Enterprise Connect Passwordless is the latest addition.....»»
Inter Milan vs Juventus live stream: How to watch for free
Inter Milan vs Juventus is sure to be a heck of a game and we've got everything you need to know about how to watch it for free......»»
NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords
The NordPass password manager has added support for passkeys, letting you log in with a fingerprint or your face and banishing weak passwords in the process......»»
Antibody fragment-nanoparticle therapeutic eradicates gastric cancer, shows research
A novel cancer therapeutic, combining antibody fragments with molecularly engineered nanoparticles, permanently eradicated gastric cancer in treated mice, a multi-institutional team of researchers found......»»
Uber, Lyft shares surge after court decision to treat drivers as contractors
A California court ruled that drivers can be treated as independent contractors rather than employees, removing some future regulatory risks for the rideshare companies......»»
Understanding password behavior key to developing stronger cybersecurity protocols
Passwords are still the weakest link in an organization’s network, as proven by the analysis of over 800 million breached passwords, according to Specops Software. The study found 88% of passwords used in successful attacks consisted of 12 char.....»»
Study examines the effects of using insecticides for spotted lanternfly control
Neonicotinoid insecticides used to control spotted lanternflies have the potential to harm pollinators, but the degree of risk depends on multiple factors, such as application timing, type of neonicotinoid, the species of tree being treated and polli.....»»
Researchers develop new imaging approach to diagnose advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in the world. In its advanced form, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is curable when diagnosed and treated in its early stages. However, when left untreated, it could pro.....»»
If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk
Researchers just found a new, potentially dangerous flaw within Bitwarden, an open-source password manager......»»
COVID-19 lockdowns "turned India greener"
India's drastic COVID-19 lockdowns had a silver lining. With polluting industries and vehicular movement halted, urban dwellers were treated to bright, blue skies and views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, long obscured by thick smog......»»
No, the Fukushima water release is not going to kill the Pacific Ocean
Japanese authorities are preparing to release treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, nearly 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. This will relieve pressure on more than 1,000 storage tanks, creating much-needed space for oth.....»»
Lionel Messi treats team to gold iPhone 14 Pro after victory
Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi has treated his team to fancy golden iPhone 14 Pro models after winning the World Cup.iPhone 14 ProMessi and his team recently led Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has treated his players to personal.....»»
The northern lights appeared in southern England twice in one week—here"s why this could happen again soon
People across the UK, from the Shetland Islands to Somerset and from Norfolk to Northern Ireland, have been treated to a stunning display of the aurora borealis or northern lights recently. But what causes this beautiful phenomena and why has it appe.....»»
Long-tailed macaques react with disappointment when their expectations are not met: Evolutionary insights into fairness
A sense of fairness has long been considered purely human—but animals also react with frustration when they are treated unequally by a person. For instance, a well-known video shows monkeys throwing the offered cucumber at their trainer when a cons.....»»
Dormant accounts are a low-hanging fruit for attackers
Successful attacks on systems no longer require zero-day exploits, as attackers now focus on compromising identities through methods such as bypassing MFA, hijacking sessions, or brute-forcing passwords, according to Oort. “The vast majority of suc.....»»
LastPass says DevOps engineer’s hacked computer led to security breach in 2022
The popular password manager LastPass faced a major attack last year that compromised sensitive data of its users, including passwords. Back in December, the company shared a statement confirming that attackers obtained such data and that users shou.....»»
Netflix cuts subscription prices in multiple countries following new password sharing rules
Netflix recently expanded its new policy that aims to prevent users from sharing their passwords with others in an attempt to increase the company’s revenue. However, as the news has left many users upset, the company is now cutting the prices of.....»»
What the heck is the Temu app? Here’s everything you need to know
Temu is a new online marketplace, but many people are skeptical about its place in the online shopping ecosystem. Here's what you need to know about it......»»