"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.....»»
Hackers stole data center logins for Apple, Microsoft, and many more
Around 2,000 companies and China's foreign exchange platform that use two data centers in Asia are seeing a number of their login passwords being offered for sale by hackers.Major data centers run by GDS Holdings in Shanghai and ST Telemedia Global D.....»»
Tesla Autopilot workers try to unionize, are “tired of being treated like robots”
Buffalo-based workers say invasive monitoring leads some to skip bathroom breaks. Enlarge / Tesla Supercharger at a gas station in Katowice, Poland, on October 9, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Tesla Autopilot.....»»
Woody vine may help prevent kidney stones
Urolithiasis is usually treated by surgery. However, the high recurrence rate and high cost of treatment call for a non-surgical medical solution. In the Dai minority region of China, the perennial woody vine of Aspidopterys obcordata (Hei Gai Guan).....»»
Scientists reengineer cancer drugs to be more versatile
Rice University scientists have enlisted widely used cancer therapy systems to control gene expression in mammalian cells, a feat of synthetic biology that could change how diseases are treated......»»
Passkey support coming to 1Password accounts this summer
With the release of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura last fall, Apple added support for passkeys. By using biometrics and advanced public key cryptography, the goal is that passkeys can replace passwords altogether. Now, the team behind 1Password has announ.....»»
Why ‘Apple Watch Series X’ rumors should be treated with skepticism (for now)
A pair of recent rumors (with contradicting timelines) have suggested that Apple could overhaul the Apple Watch lineup with the introduction of a so-called “Apple Watch Series X.” Here’s why we’d treat these rumors with a major dose of skep.....»»
Attackers are searching for online store backups in public folders. Can they find yours?
Too many online store administrators are storing private backups in public folders and exposing database passwords, secret API keys, administrator URLs and customer data to attackers who know where to look. “Exposed secrets have been used to ga.....»»
Netflix says strict new password sharing rules were posted in error
New Netflix rules that would have enforced a limitation on users' sharing passwords are reportedly a mistake and don't apply in the US — for now.Netflix logoNetflix has long been planning to cut down on password sharing, or letting friends share on.....»»
Netflix screwed up, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong
Allowing users to share passwords has come back to bite Netflix where it hurts most — in the wallet......»»
Netflix details how it will prevent users from sharing their account password with others
Netflix last year announced that it has been working on a feature to prevent users from sharing their account passwords with others. The change was being tested in some countries as the company claims that users sharing their Netflix accounts hurts.....»»
Future space telescopes could be 100 meters across, constructed in space, and bent into a precise shape
It is an exciting time for astronomers and cosmologists. Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have been treated to the most vivid and detailed images of the universe ever taken. Webb's powerful infrared imagers, spectrometers, and.....»»
The stakes couldn’t be higher in final trailer for Star Trek: Picard S3
"We fight or we die." Behold, the final trailer for the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard. Those watching the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals were treated to the final trailer fo.....»»
Apple, why the heck is my new MacBook’s SSD so slow?
Considering buying a new MacBook Pro? Don’t cheap out on the SSD - here’s why......»»
A fifth of passwords used by federal agency cracked in security audit
89 percent of the department's high-value assets had easy-to-crack passcodes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More than a fifth of the passwords protecting network accounts at the US Department of the Interior—including.....»»
NordPass adds passwordless online authentication
NordPass is moving with the times by supporting the new technologies set to replace passwords for good......»»
Over a million could die as China’s COVID wave crashes into huge holiday
With mass Lunar New Year travel later this month, COVID may devastate rural areas. Enlarge / An elderly female patient with COVID-19 is treated at No. 2 People's Hospital of Fuyang City in China. (credit: Getty | Sheldon Cooper/.....»»
LastPass security attacked by rival company 1Password: ‘Passwords could be cracked for $100’
The LastPass security breach controversy continues. After an independent security analyst described statements made by LastPass as “half-truths and outright lies,” rival password management company 1Password has also weighed in … more… The.....»»
3 important changes in how data will be used and treated
Regula has presented their vision of the developments that will shape the industry’s landscape in 2023. Deepfakes, new cyber-hygiene norms, and demand for mature ID verification platforms are among some of the predictions for the next year. While m.....»»
Cats in the middle ages: What medieval manuscripts teach us about our ancestors" pets
Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful imag.....»»
Netflix to end password sharing in early 2023
Netflix will begin cracking down on password sharing starting in 2023 in hopes of spurring password piggybackers to create new accounts.Credit: David Balev/UnsplashNetflix says that 100 million viewers watch the service using passwords borrowed from.....»»