Malware has a terrible new way to get to your computer
There's a new avenue of attack for bad actors, and it's via Minecraft and other video games......»»
"Red Rooms" review: Austere giallo for our tech-detached age
A Quebecois serial killer courtroom drama that out-Finchers Fincher. Fantasia 2023's Opening Night film reviewed. She's a fashion model! She's a computer genius! She's got dark obsessions that have her fixated upon a serial killer! In the 1960s.....»»
Tip: You Can Change Pixel Buds Settings on Windows, Mac
Owning a pair of high-end earbuds in today’s world means you likely connect them to your phone and computer either simultaneously or with quick switching as you need it. That double device access allows you to jump from work life to phone life.....»»
Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021
The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight. Thousands of machines running Linux have been infected by a malware strain that’s notable for its ste.....»»
This AI-powered malware has evolved to add image recognition
Information stealing malware gets a lot more potent, which is never a good thing......»»
I Tried These Brain-Tracking Headphones That Claim to Improve Focus
Neurable’s MW75 Neuro is an everyday brain-computer interface that aims to boost your productivity. It also raises questions about data privacy......»»
An Ultrathin Graphene Brain Implant Was Just Tested in a Person
A Spanish biotech company sees the carbon material as a way to power the brain-computer interfaces of the future......»»
The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is crazy thin and light
Samsung has announced its latest Chromebook computer, the Chromebook Plus, which is the thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus to date. The post The new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is crazy thin and light appeared first on Phandroid. Sam.....»»
Use Windows event logs for ransomware investigations, JPCERT/CC advises
The JPCERT Coordination Center – the first Computer Security Incident Response Team established in Japan – has compiled a list of entries in Windows event logs that could help enterprise defenders respond to human-operated ransomware atta.....»»
A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know
The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker......»»
Meta and Google made AI news this week. Here were the biggest announcements
This week's top AI headlines included: Google built an AI to design computer chips, Meta debuted its conversational AI system, and more......»»
Arc Browser had a ‘serious’ security vulnerability, here’s how they’re addressing it
Back in late August, The Browser Company – the company behind the popular Mac browser Arc, became aware of a serious security vulnerability in the browser, one that could allow for remote code execution on other users computer with no direct intera.....»»
Ars in San Jose recap: Infrastructure, sustainability, AI, cocktails
We came, we saw, we talked, we schmoozed, we toured the Computer History Museum! Enlarge / Dr. John Timmer, Jeff Ball, Joanna Wong, and Lee Hutchinson discussing infrastructure and the environment. (credit: Kimberly White/Getty I.....»»
7 best movie cameos ever, ranked
Movie cameos can be awesome or terrible, but these seven are the very best......»»
Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software
Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researcher.....»»
Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware
There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»
11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play
Necro infiltrated Google Play in 2019. It recently returned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Five years ago, researchers made a grim discovery—a legitimate Android app in the Google Play market that was surreptitiously.....»»
Arc Browser had a ‘serious’ security vulnerability last month, now patched
Back in late August, The Browser Company – the company behind the popular Mac browser Arc, became aware of a serious security vulnerability in the browser, one that could allow for remote code execution on other users computer with no direct intera.....»»
WSJ: Qualcomm wants to acquire Intel as PC makers switch from x86 to ARM
In a surprising move, chipmaker Qualcomm has been considering a full takeover of Intel, known for its computer processors. A report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday revealed that although a deal is “far from certain,” the two companies have h.....»»
Windscribe review: build your own plan with this unique VPN
I tested Windscribe, a VPN with a free service, low-cost plans, and a malware blocker. I explored its strengths, weaknesses, and overall value......»»
Netflix’s official list of 1H 2024’s top content is full of great shows and terrible movies
In recent years, Netflix has been much more forthright and communicative about its streaming data. That includes its semi-regular Engagement Reports, the latest of which … The post Netflix’s official list of 1H 2024’s top content is ful.....»»