Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines
These are not the the developer tools you think they are. An ongoing attack is uploading hundreds of malicious packages to the open source node package manager (NPM) repository in.....»»
New infosec products of the week: October 18, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ExtraHop, GitGuardian, Nametag, Okta, Rubrik, and Sectigo. GitGuardian Visual Studio Code extension helps developers protect their sensitive information GitG.....»»
Qualcomm cancels Windows dev kit PC for “comprehensively” failing to meet standards
Snapdragon Dev Kit was supposed to ship in June but was repeatedly delayed. It's been a big year for Windows running on Arm chips, something that Microsoft and Arm chipmakers have.....»»
Here’s how SIM swap in alleged bitcoin pump-and-dump scheme worked
False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»
How alleged SIM swap and hacked X account drove up price of bitcoin by $1K
False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»
Incorporating effects of sea spray into models to improve hurricane intensity forecasting
Hurricanes are massive, complex systems that can span hundreds of miles as they swirl around the low pressure of the storm's eye. In such a complicated situation, predicting how powerful a hurricane will grow is a difficult undertaking......»»
Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: Censoring hate speech
There is strong disagreement in the United States as to whether, when and how much hate speech should be censored when posted on social media platforms. Democrats and Republicans, in particular, often argue about this question, especially in light of.....»»
Despite AI advancements, nearly two-thirds of embedded code is still manually written
By Amanda Kavanagh Platform engineering promised us efficiency, the automation of tedious tasks and self-service capabilities, yet recent research shows that 63% of embedded software … The post Despite AI advancements, nearly two-thirds of embe.....»»
Fake Google Meet pages deliver infostealers
Users of the Google Meet video communication service have been targeted by cyber crooks using the ClickFix tactic to infect them with information-stealing malware. Fake Google Meet video conference page with malicious ClickFix pop-up (Source: Sekoia).....»»
This iBuyPower gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti Super is $700 off
The iBuyPower RDY Y70 001 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card can be yours at $700 off, after a discount and code from iBuyPower......»»
Hundreds of Boeing workers rally in Seattle as strike enters second month
Hundreds of Boeing workers rally in Seattle as strike enters second month.....»»
Two Sydney beaches closed after hundreds of black golf ball sized spheres wash ashore
Two Sydney beaches closed after hundreds of black golf ball sized spheres wash ashore.....»»
Deals: iPad mini 7 pre-order offers, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, black Apple Watch Trail Loop, MagSafe gear, more
While we are still tracking the best price ever on Apple Pencil Pro, it is now compatible with the brand new iPad mini 7 that just debuted yesterday and we have detailed some ways to secure a pre-order with hundreds in savings right here. From there,.....»»
ExtraHop RevealX enhancements accelerate investigation workflows
ExtraHop unveiled new network-based file analysis capabilities in ExtraHop RevealX to detect malware, combat ransomware, and help prevent data loss. According to the 2024 Global Ransomware Trends Report, organizations experience an average of eight r.....»»
How to install Windows 11 on supported and unsupported PCs, 24H2 edition
Supported or not, new or old, this is everything you need to know. Windows 11 24H2 has been released to the general public, and even though it's still called Windows 11 and still.....»»
Winamp deletes entire GitHub source code repo after a rocky few weeks
Winamp wanted to engage coders, but not like this. Winamp, through its Belgian owner Llama Group, posted the source for its "Legacy Player Code" on September 24 so that developers.....»»
Best Nespresso deals: cheap espresso machines starting at $119
If you're Jonesing for high-quality espresso and coffee, we've got you covered with these Nespresso deals......»»
Researchers call for PFAS ban after alarming findings in marine environments
Washing your pots and pans—among many other day-to-day activities—could have a significant impact on marine environments for hundreds of years, according to a new study......»»
Apple Car Key feature expanding to three new brands soon
Apple’s Car Key feature is expanding soon to three new brands, according to a new report. The feature will soon allegedly be supported on select cars from Polestar, Volvo, and Audi, based on recent code discoveries. more….....»»
North Korean hackers use newly discovered Linux malware to raid ATMs
Once, FASTCash ran only on Unix. Then came Windows. Now it can target Linux, too. In the beginning, North Korean hackers compromised the banking infrastructure running AIX, IBM’.....»»
87,000+ Fortinet devices still open to attack, are yours among them? (CVE-2024-23113)
Last week, CISA added CVE-2024-23113 – a critical vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote code/command execution on unpatched Fortinet FortiGate firewalls – to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, thus confirming that it&.....»»