Hacker took pains to hide $3.36B of stolen bitcoin. Feds found it anyway
The haul, the second biggest in DOJ history, shows the difficulty of hiding cryptocurrency. Enlarge / Bitcoin laundering concept vector illustration. Federal prosecutors have recovered $3.36 billion in bitcoin that was.....»»
The First Emulation App Arrives – and then Disappears – for iPhone Users
Looks like the app was using stolen code from another developer. The post The First Emulation App Arrives – and then Disappears – for iPhone Users appeared first on Phandroid. Not long after Apple allowed the availability of em.....»»
Crime blotter: Arrests made in Naperville Apple Store theft
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, NASA iPad thefts were investigated, stolen credit cards were used at an Apple Store, and iPhones were stolen from a Philadelphia AT&T Store.The Apple Store in Naperville, Ill. The latest in an occasional AppleInside.....»»
Elon Musk’s X to stop allowing users to hide their blue checks
X previously promised to "evolve" the "hide your checkmark" feature. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) X will soon stop allowing users to hide their blue checkmarks, and some users are not happy. Previo.....»»
Australia"s secret history of Aboriginal population control in the 1960s
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article may contain images of deceased people. It contains mentions of the Stolen Generations, and policies using outdated and potentially offensive terminology when referring to First Na.....»»
No longer possible to hide the blue badge of shame on X [U]
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Update: Af.....»»
Apple will allow activation of used parts in repairs by users & service shops
Apple is expanding its self-repair program procedures, and is adding the ability for consumers to use parts pairing to fully activate used parts in repairs — assuming they haven't been harvested from stolen devices.An Apple repair toolkitStarting i.....»»
Thousands of Social Security numbers stolen from government firm
Details of attack are beginning to emerge, as Greylock McKinnon Associates notifies affected individuals......»»
Apple Vision Pro Problems: 5 Things Users Need to Know
Apple Vision Pro users are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues. This shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the Vision Pro is indeed a first-generation product and it will experience growing pains as Apple works to perfe.....»»
The 6 best car GPS trackers in 2024
Discovering that your car has been stolen will ruin your day. If you want the security and assurance that comes with car GPS trackers, these are your best options......»»
This Google Pixel 8a leak just spoiled everything about the phone
It's very likely Google is winding up to reveal the Pixel 8a at the start of next month, but this leak may have just stolen its thunder entirely......»»
How Google plans to make stolen session cookies worthless for attackers
Google is working on a new security feature for Chrome called Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), meant to prevent attackers from using stolen session cookies to gain access user accounts. Session (i.e., authentication) cookies are stored by bro.....»»
As feds stand down, states choose between wetlands protections or rollbacks
For 200 miles, the Wabash River forms the border between Illinois and Indiana as it meanders south to the Ohio River......»»
If you have an iPhone with AT&T, there"s a good chance your info has been stolen
AT&T is finally resetting passcodes for current customers after hackers stole a trove of customer data more than two years ago.The vast majority of the compromised passcodes belong to some 65.4 million current and former AT&T customers. However, the.....»»
If you have an iPhone with AT&T, your info has probably been stolen
AT&T is finally resetting passcodes for current customers after hackers stole a trove of customer data more than two years ago.The vast majority of the compromised passcodes belong to some 65.4 million current and former AT&T customers. However, the.....»»
‘App Lock’ lets you protect and hide any app from the iPhone Home Screen
iOS provides developers with an API to lock apps with Face ID or Touch ID. However, not every app has this option, and there’s no way to completely hide apps from your device. Luckily, “App Lock” is a simple but powerful app that helps users pr.....»»
How to change your Zoom background on Mac and Windows
Need to hide a messy room? Maybe you just want a fun background for your next meeting. You can do both if you know how to set a virtual background in Zoom......»»
The best Bitcoin wallets to hodl, trade, and exchange crypto
Whether you want the convenience of online storage or the security of a hardware wallet, these are the best Bitcoin wallets you can use in 2024......»»
How to buy Bitcoin
In this guide, we teach you how to buy Bitcoin for the first time, from finding the right wallets and exchanges to spending Bitcoin in a smart, efficient way......»»
Cybercriminals use cheap and simple infostealers to exfiltrate data
The rise in identity-based attacks can be attributed to a rapid increase in malware, according to SpyCloud. Researchers found that 61% of data breaches in 2023, involving over 343 million stolen credentials, were infostealer malware-related. Of these.....»»
Frivolous cryptocurrency App Store payment lawsuit killed by judge
A lawsuit against Apple complaining about instant transfer fees and the company's alleged distrust in cryptocurrency has been dismissed by the case's judge, with major flaws sending the suit back to the drawing board.A Bitcoin coinIn November 2023, a.....»»