Hackers targeted 1Password after Okta breach, but your logins are safe
Password manager 1Pasword has just disclosed that hackers gained access to its systems. Luckily, nothing of value was taken, but it’s still a worrying incident......»»
Soda additive “no longer considered safe,” gets long-awaited FDA ban
Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is used in citrus sodas but has largely been phased out. Enlarge / Tops of citrus sodas at a manufacturing plant. (credit: Getty | Vincent Mundy) After more than five decades of limbo, the.....»»
Building Up Excitement for Teardown 2024
Each year in Portland, Oregon, hackers, artists, and enthusiasts congregate at the behest of open-source crowdfunding platform Crowd Supply. This year’s event is a particular cause for excitement for me, a) because I’m attending and b) because t.....»»
Community Shop Class: A Safe Place to Use Tools Safely
In this episode of Make:cast, I talk to Chad Orcutt, the creator of Community Shop Class in the Oak Park neighborhood of Sacramento, California. What started out as the ADHD Inventor’s Club in his garage grew into a new space, unlike any maker.....»»
By mimicking cicada wings, scientists are investigating new ways to keep patients safe
Cicada's cries ring out in the hot air and their discarded exoskeletons decorate tree branches in the southeast and midwest United States at the height of summer. While their ability to emerge in huge numbers is astounding, they have other surprising.....»»
Snowflake denies breach, blames data theft on poorly secured customer accounts
Snowflake is disputing claims made by a threat actor who stole data belonging to Santander and Ticketmaster, and maintains that the theft of customer data was the result of stolen customer login credentials. “We are aware of recent reports rela.....»»
Is the Bitwarden password manager safe to use?
Wondering if a free password manager is as safe as paid options? Here’s what you need to know about Bitwarden and its security features......»»
Boeing’s Starliner capsule poised for second try at first astronaut flight
"It is safe, and that is why we determined that we can fly with what we have.” Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits on top of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (cred.....»»
25,000 individuals affected in BBC Pension Scheme data breach
Personal information of current and former BBC employees has been exposed in a data breach that affected the broadcaster’s in-house pension scheme. More than 25,000 individuals have been affected, according to The Guardian. What data was expose.....»»
Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation
The risk of a cyber breach is the number one global driver for zero trust strategy implementation, according to Entrust. The 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study surveyed over 4,000 IT security practitioners worldwide. The survey shows that pe.....»»
Hackers claim they’re selling the user data of 560 million Ticketmaster customers
ShinyHunters hacking group claims responsibility for Ticketmaster data breach, which exposes customer personal data, including credit card information......»»
Novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins uses mono-sodium glutamate
Mass production of recombinant proteins using yeast cell "factories" needs methanol, a compound that requires safe handling, carries the risk of catching fire, and sometimes produces harmful byproducts. Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry (.....»»
Grit and Valor 1949 takes Into the Breach to World War II
Grit and Valor 1949 is a new alternate history tactics game that takes the idea of Into the Breach to World War II......»»
I tested the most popular free antivirus apps for Mac. Here are the very best
Contrary to popular belief, MacOS is still susceptible to malware. Here are the best free antivirus for Mac so you can stay safe without forking over big bucks......»»
Check Point confirms VPN services targeted by hackers
Hackers are after poorly protected VPN accounts as they look for easy ways into corporate infrastructure......»»
Auto loan tech company Defi Solutions says nothing sensitive accessed in breach
Car loan software provider Defi Solutions on April 29 reassured lenders that despite hacker claims to the contrary, no sensitive information had been accessed in a breach discovered nearly two months earlier......»»
OpenAI training its next major AI model, forms new safety committee
GPT-5 might be farther off than we thought, but OpenAI wants to make sure it is safe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI announced the formation of a new "Safety and Security Committee" to oversee risk mana.....»»
Hacker group says it carried out Christie’s cyberattack
A hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that targeted auction house Christie’s earlier this month......»»
Hackers hijack Arc browser Windows launch with malvertising campaign
Bad ads on Google are leading people to malicious sites offering infostealers for download......»»
Opinion: I want to keep my child safe from abuse—but research tells me I"m doing it wrong
Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It's easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it's only to children who.....»»
What you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand
What you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand.....»»