Malicious packages sneaked into NPM repository stole Discord tokens
People's trust in repositories make them the perfect vectors for malware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have found another 17 malicious packages in an open source repository, as the use of such repositories to spr.....»»
Reddit’s blockchain-based “Community Points” tokens crash after sunsetting
Tokens based on subreddit reputation saw dips over 85% after the announcement. Enlarge Reddit's Community Points, a blockchain-based rewards system for quality posts, comments, and other contributions in a subset of sub.....»»
Here’s how to share your screen on Discord
Discord excels at community building and offers useful screen-sharing features. Here's how to share your screen on the Discord app......»»
AI-enabled bots can solve CAPTCHAs faster than humans
Companies are losing revenue in the fight against malicious bot attacks, according to survey by Kasada. Despite spending millions of dollars on traditional bot management solutions, companies are still financially impacted by bot attacks. 38% of resp.....»»
Popular “AI Hub” Discord Taken Down Following Copyright Complaints
In just a few months, "AI Hub" became a massively popular Discord server with over half a million members. While copyright infringement was strictly forbidden, not all users stuck to the rules. This previously raised the attention of the RIAA, and no.....»»
Discord"s latest update broke it on macOS -- here"s how to fix it
A new update has broken Discord for some owners of Apple Silicon Macs — but there's a fix.If you updated Discord on your Apple silicon-based Mac on Thursday, you probably wound up with a program that no longer opens. Even after restarting and reins.....»»
Returning packages can now (sometimes) be done by Uber, for a $5 fee
Returning packages is one of life’s most tedious chores, especially when it involves a trip to an inconveniently located USPO, FedEx, or UPS office … more….....»»
Hate returning packages? Uber will now do it for you
Uber is looking to help with a much-dreaded chore: returning packages......»»
Veriff unveils fraud mitigation solutions
Veriff launched its new Fraud Protect & Fraud Intelligence packages. These offerings provide organizations tools and expertise to mitigate fraud attempts and verify more genuine users efficiently. Each package is tailored towards meeting the specific.....»»
Securing GitHub Actions for a safer DevOps pipeline
GitHub Actions provides a platform for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), enabling your build, test, and deployment process automation. It allows you to establish workflows that build and test each pull request in your repository.....»»
Malicious ads creep into Bing Chat responses
Users of Bing Chat, the GPT-4-powered search engine Microsoft introduced earlier this year, are being targeted with ads leading to malware. According to Malwarebytes researchers, searching for Advanced IP Scanner (network-scanning software) or MyCase.....»»
Bing Chat’s ads are sending users to dangerous malware sites
The Bing Chat AI chatbot often serves up adverts to its users, but it turns out these ads can be hijacked by malicious websites containing dangerous malware......»»
GPUs from all major suppliers are vulnerable to new pixel-stealing attack
A previously unknown compression side channel in GPUs can expose images thought to be private. Enlarge GPUs from all six of the major suppliers are vulnerable to a newly discovered attack that allows malicious websites.....»»
Air Canada reports data breach, employee data affected
It's still unknown who stole internal Air Canada data, but we do know that customer information was not accessed......»»
Norton Secure Browser blocks malicious websites and phishing attempts
To help protect consumers from browser-based security, privacy and identity threats, Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen, has released Norton Secure Browser. Just as a passport is essential for travel, web browsers are essential for explorin.....»»
Crappy situation: Woman dives into outhouse muck to fetch Apple Watch
After diving in after her lost Apple Watch, a Michigan woman needed a rescue from an outhouse waste repository.Apple WatchStories involving an Apple Watch and a rescue usually feature the technology helping in some way, but not this time. Instead, it.....»»
LogRhythm and Novacoast join forces to identify and counteract malicious actors
LogRhythm announced its partnership with Novacoast, a cybersecurity, identity and access company specializing in managed security, engineering, development, and advisory services. This partnership marks a significant milestone as Novacoast becomes th.....»»
Witchcraft accusations an "occupational hazard" for female workers in early modern England
While both men and women have historically been accused of the malicious use of magic, only around 10–30% of suspected witches were men by the 16th and 17th centuries......»»
Chemists use nature as inspiration for a sustainable, affordable adhesive system
Glue holds the world together. Without adhesives, much of modern human civilization—including our cellphones, cars, furniture, walls and the packages arriving on our doorstep—would simply fall apart......»»
Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam
Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors......»»
Password-stealing Linux malware served for 3 years and no one noticed
It's not too late to check if a Linux device you use was targeted. Enlarge / A digital Trojan horse. (credit: Getty Images | posteriori) A download site surreptitiously served Linux users malware that stole passwords and.....»»