Hackers break into Apex Legends, accusing Respawn of abandoning Titanfall... to hackers
The hacked in-game content was first spotted by Apex Legends News on Twitter, with players being limited to the hacked (and broken) "SaveTitanfall" playlist. While it initially seemed to be solely limited to PC players, it also spread to those on Xbo.....»»
CFO: AutoNation Finance should break even by 2025
AutoNation CFO Thomas Szlosek said that AutoNation Finance is making steady progress as the division continues shift to company customers......»»
AutoNation Finance should break even by 2025: CFO
AutoNation CFO Thomas Szlosek said that AutoNation Finance is making steady progress as the division continues shift to company customers......»»
Week in review: Two Cisco ASA zero-days exploited, MITRE breach, GISEC Global 2024
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Hackers backdoored Cisco ASA devices via two zero-days (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359) A state-sponsored threat actor has managed to compromise Cis.....»»
Hackers try to exploit WordPress plugin vulnerability that’s as severe as it gets
WP Automatic plugin patched, but release notes don't mention the critical fix. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers are assailing websites using a prominent WordPress plugin with millions of attempts to exploit a high-.....»»
Get this Asus laptop with a year of Microsoft Office for $199
The Asus Vivobook Go L510MA, which comes with one year of Microsoft 365, is an excellent productivity tool that doesn't break the bank at $199 from Walmart......»»
NASA"s Deep Space Optical Communications demonstration transmits data over 140 million miles
Riding aboard NASA's Psyche spacecraft, the agency's Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration continues to break records. While the asteroid-bound spacecraft doesn't rely on optical communications to send data, the new technology ha.....»»
The secret to saving old books could be gluten-free glues
"Bookworm" is a cute thing to call a voracious reader, but actual bookworms—as well as microorganisms and time—break down the flour pastes commonly used to keep old publications in one piece......»»
How to delete a Discord server on desktop and mobile
Need a break from Discord? We know the feeling. Fortunately, pulling down your server isn’t too difficult. Here’s a guide to help......»»
Congo accuses Apple of using illegal conflict minerals in its supply chain
The Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using illegally exploited minerals sourced in the eastern regions, involving violence, child labor and other human rights violations. This allegation disagrees with Apple’s published Conflic.....»»
CISOs are nervous Gen AI use could lead to more security breaches
Malicious Gen AI use is on top of everyone's mind, as hackers create convincing phishing emails......»»
Hackers backdoored Cisco ASA devices via two zero-days (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359)
A state-sponsored threat actor has managed to compromise Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) used on government networks across the globe and use two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359) to install backdoors on them, Cisco T.....»»
Nation-state hackers exploit Cisco firewall 0-days to backdoor government networks
Perimeter devices ought to prevent network hacks. Why are so many devices allowing attacks? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by a powerful nation-state have been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ci.....»»
Researchers discover mechanism regulating bud dormancy release in tree peony
In perennial woody plants, bud endodormancy is crucial for survival under adverse environmental conditions in winter, such as low temperature (LT) and dehydration stress. To break bud dormancy is essential for the resumption of bud growth and floweri.....»»
Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice
Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to Western targets. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Cyber attackers are experimenting with their latest ransomware on businesses in Africa, Asia, and Sout.....»»
Hackers are carrying out ransomware experiments in developing countries
Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to western targets. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Cyber attackers are experimenting with their latest ransomware on businesses in Africa, Asia and South.....»»
Russian hackers’ custom tool exploits old Windows Print Spooler flaw (CVE-2022-38028)
For nearly four years and perhaps even longer, Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a custom tool that exploits a specific vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service (CVE-2022-38028). Dubbed GooseEgg, the tool is a launcher.....»»
Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP
eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers abused an antivirus service for five years in order to infect end users with malware. The attack worked because the service.....»»
Laser-treated cork absorbs oil for carbon-neutral ocean cleanup
Oil spills are deadly disasters for ocean ecosystems. They can have lasting impacts on fish and marine mammals for decades and wreak havoc on coastal forests, coral reefs, and the surrounding land. Chemical dispersants are often used to break down oi.....»»
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware
Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian backdoor
Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»