How to tell if your webcam has been hacked
Has your webcam been hacked? It's a common fear, but how does it happen? Here's how to tell if someone may be watching through your computer cam and what to do......»»
Apple releases beta update with fixes for Studio Display’s mediocre webcam
Firmware 15.5 includes fixes for "noise reduction, contrast, and framing." Enlarge / Apple's Studio Display. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple's Studio Display got dinged for plenty of things in reviews, including its price an.....»»
Apple pushes update to Studio Display that fixes webcam issues
Apple is addressing the webcam issues on the Studio Display with a Monterey 12.4 beta software update......»»
At Least $13M in NFTs Stolen After Bored Ape Yacht Club Instagram, Discord Hacked
Bored Ape Yacht Club's Instagram account and Discord server were both hacked on Monday, with an unofficial "mint" link being sent out to followers. From a report: "There is no mint going on today. It looks like BAYC Instagram was hacked. Do not mint.....»»
One of the best webcams money can buy just got a rare price cut
Content creators, professionals, and students alike will love the Razer Kiyo webcam, which is available from Walmart for an affordable $72 after a $27 discount......»»
Daily Deals April 17: $70 off Hisense 70-inch 4K TV, $100 off Dark Matter monitor, Logitech discounts, more
Sunday's best deals include discounts on a Logitech mouse and webcam, Anker's Nebula 4K streaming dongle for $49, 55% off the Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router — plus much more.Sunday's deals include a Monoprice Dark Matter monitor, $70 off a His.....»»
US seizes RaidForums, the “go-to” site for hackers selling stolen login details
RaidForums was one of the top sites to "buy and sell hacked or stolen databases." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | seksan Mongkhonkhamsao) The US has seized the domain of what it calls "one of the world's largest hacker forums".....»»
Facebook Says Ukraine Military Accounts Were Hacked To Post Calls For Surrender
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Facebook today reported an increase in attacks on accounts run by Ukraine military personnel. In some cases, attackers took over accounts and posted "videos calling on the Army to surrender," but.....»»
Facebook says Ukraine military accounts were hacked to post calls for surrender
Facebook said it blocked sharing of "videos calling on the Army to surrender." Enlarge / Ukrainian soldiers sit on an armored military vehicle in Sievierodonetsk on April 7, 2022, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
Axie Infinity raises $150M to help reimburse hacked user funds
Dev promises enhanced security, launches free-to-play NFT-free version. Enlarge / New funds to replace Sky Mavis' hacked funds are... in the cards. Sky Mavis, the developer of non-fungible token-based game Axie Infinity, an.....»»
Hackers Steal $600M From Play-to-Earn Game Axie Infinity"s Ronin Network
A cryptocurrency affiliated with the popular free-to-play blockchain game Axie Infinity has been hacked in one of the largest crypto heists in history. From a report: The Ronin network is a blockchain launched in February 2021 to make interacting wit.....»»
Samsung’s new 4K smart monitor has a magnetic wireless webcam
Samsung's second smart monitor also adds remote PC access. Enlarge / Samsung is selling the monitor in (clockwise from top-left): Sunset Pink, Warm White, Spring Green, and Daylight Blue. (credit: Samsung) Samsung's M8 monit.....»»
Russia hacked Ukrainian satellite communications, officials believe
Western officials think the attack on US company Viasat hit military and government communications......»»
Teardown reveals Mac Studio"s storage is not upgradeable
As the dust settles with Apple's new Mac Studio and Studio Display, reviewers so far love the former's power, compact design, and connectivity while praising the latter's webcam, speakers, and elegant design. However, they're both quite expensive, an.....»»
How did Patrice Vermette design ‘Dune’? He started with two water bottles
Peek inside to see how this year’s Oscar favorite for production design created the desert world of Arrakis. Patrice Vermette holds two plastic water bottles up to the webcam. Whatever brand they once were (maybe Glacier Mountain, Kirkland, E.....»»
HubSpot hacked, putting major crypto firms at risk
A HubSpot employee was phished for his login data, which the attacker used to exfiltrate data from crypto firms.....»»
Microsoft Investigating Claims of Hacked Source Code Repositories
Microsoft says they are investigating claims that the Lapsus$ data extortion hacking group breached their internal Azure DevOps source code repositories and stolen data. BleepingComputer reports: Unlike many extortion groups we read about today, Laps.....»»
7 Best Monitor With Webcam | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Let’s be honest- computers are the need of the day, and we are constantly looking for one that will make life easier. But there are multiple kinds of monitors on the market, which cater to various needs. While some come with a great quality bui.....»»
NRA finally admits it was hacked by a ransomware group in 2021
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has just said for the very first time that, yes, the organization was indeed treaded on when it became victim of a massive hack last year.The right wing organization best known for fighting common sense gun contro.....»»
Reviewers panned Apple’s Studio Display webcam, but a software fix is coming
Fix should make the built-in webcam comparable to the front-facing iPad camera. Enlarge / Apple's Studio Display. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Multiple reviews of Apple's new $1,599 Studio Display, including ours, came away le.....»»
Apple admits to webcam issues in its $1,600 Studio Display monitor, says fix is on the way
Apple unveiled the Studio Display, a 27-inch 5K retina screen monitor with a resolution of 5120 x 2880 (218 PPI), last week. Reviews have been mostly good, despite the 60Hz refresh rate and lack of HDR, though there's one area that everyone agrees is.....»»