Lost Passwords Lock Millionaires Out of Their Bitcoin Fortunes
Stefan Thomas, a German-born programmer living in San Francisco, has two guesses left to figure out a password that is worth, as of this week, about $220 million. From a report: The password will let him unlock a small hard drive, known as an IronKey.....»»
Craig Wright’s claim of inventing bitcoin may get him arrested for perjury
UK judge refers Wright to prosecutors, suggests arrest warrant and extradition. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 6, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 16, 2024 – iOS 18 public beta and new features
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the release of the iOS 18 public beta, highlighting all the new features, including the ‘Recovered’ album in the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content. Additionally, we cover Apple’s re.....»»
iOS 18: How to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone
iOS 18 offers more customization than ever and one of the new options is the ability to change Lock Screen controls on iPhone. There are over 50 options to replace the Flashlight and Camera buttons. But one trick gives you access to almost unlimited.....»»
Save big on the most popular Aqara HomeKit devices with these Prime Day deals
Aqara has built a reputation as a HomeKit leader with the company’s offering support for Apple’s advanced features like HomeKit Secure Video and home key. For Prime Day, Aqara is offering big discounts on devices like its Smart Lock, , Camera Hu.....»»
Q&A: "We lost instruments chewed or crunched by bears and sea otters"—how a researcher listens for elusive belugas
Dr. Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales and dolphins. After beginning his academic career in Spain, he now works in the United States, applying acoustic techniques to learn more about cetaceans—especially beluga whales.....»»
Prime Day Smart Lock deals: Philips, Yale, Schlage, more
We've picked out all the best Prime Day smart lock deals currently available right now. Alongside that, we've also looked at what you need to know before buying.....»»
iOS 18 features a new way to recover lost or corrupted photos and videos in Photos app
Soon, users will be able to recover lost or damaged photos thanks to a new feature Apple will be rolling out in this fall's operating system updates — here's how beta participants can try it out now.Apple adds a new way to recover lost or corrupt m.....»»
Dealerships lost $1.02B in business after CDK cyberattack, updated AEG study says
Anderson Economic Group estimated auto dealerships lost 56,200 new-vehicle sales and more than $1 billion between June 19 and July 15 because of the CDK Global cyberattacks and subsequent software outages. .....»»
AutoNation: CDK cyberattack will reduce Q2 2024 earnings by $1.50 per share
AutoNation said this impact would be split about evenly between lost income and guaranteeing commissioned employees' pay......»»
AT&T hack: Carrier paid ransom for data; delayed public disclosure at request of FBI
More details are coming to light about the AT&T hack, which saw the personal data of around 110M customers compromised – including records of who they called and texted. It’s reported that the carrier made a Bitcoin ransom payment in return fo.....»»
Sonos Arc 2, Aqara U200, & more Apple smart display leaks on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins from The Verge to discuss a big week of smart home news from Sonos Arc 2 leaks, the launch of the Aqara U200 smart lock, a major brand acquisition, and more evidence pointi.....»»
As alpine glaciers melt, the corpses of long-lost climbers are being discovered in the ice
In late June, as a group of mountaineers descended a treacherous glacier high in the Peruvian Andes, they spotted a dark, out-of-place lump resting on the blinding white snow......»»
Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
"Find My" feature helps diver recover lost Apple Watch nearly two years later
A YouTuber who lost his Apple Watch while swimming and diving in the summer of 2022 has had it returned to him, thanks to the Find My feature.Apple Watches can survive immersion in even salt water, up to certain depths.Jared Brick of Brick House Medi.....»»
Google makes it easier for users to switch on advanced account protection
The strict requirement for two physical keys is now eased when passkeys are used. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google is making it easier for people to lock down their accounts with strong multifactor authentication by.....»»
Proton Pass gains Secure Links password sharing and ‘Extra Password’ option
Proton is out with its latest update, greater security and control for sharing your Proton Pass credentials with others. The company has also launched the ability to require a second password to access your passwords. more….....»»
Archaeologists discover one of the earliest Christian buildings in Bahrain
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the earliest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf—the first physical evidence of a long-lost community......»»
Proton Pass introduces Secure Links for safe password sharing
Proton Pass aims to make it safe and efficient to share passwords as well as other files......»»
Samsung"s Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra have lost a highly useful feature
The pair of wearables no longer support Wireless PowerShare, although you could argue it was a worthy tradeoff......»»
1Password adds the ability to share Wi-Fi password using a QR Code
The popular password manager 1Password has just received another update with a very useful new feature. Users can now generate a QR Code to share Wi-Fi passwords with others, making it easy for guests to connect to a network without having to spell o.....»»