Malware Uses WiFi BSSID for Victim Identification
An anonymous reader shares a report: Malware operators who want to know the location of the victims they infect usually rely on a simple technique where they grab the victim's IP address and check it against an IP-to-geo database like MaxMind's GeoIP.....»»
North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS
North Korea is becoming more of an online threat, with its hackers conducting multiple campaigns and frequently targeting macOS.North Korea is among a number of countries best known for having hackers working on its behalf, and occasionally they caus.....»»
Elon Musk and Tesla ignored Autopilot’s fatal flaws, judge says evidence shows
Tesla may owe punitive damages to victim as key trial over Autopilot proceeds. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) A Florida judge, Reid Scott, has ruled that there's "reasonable evidence" to conclude tha.....»»
PSA: Watch out for these fake Safari and Chrome updates infecting Macs with AMOS
A powerful new malware launched in early 2023 called Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) that targets Apple users and has become a growing threat. Now with the latest iteration of the malware, malicious parties are planting AMOS inside fake Safari and Chro.....»»
Apache ActiveMQ bug exploited to deliver Kinsing malware
Attackers are exploiting a recently fixed vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) in Apache ActiveMQ to install Kinsing malware and cryptocurrency miners on targeted Linux systems. CVE-2023-46604 exploitation Apache ActiveMQ is a popular Java-based open sourc.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
MediaTek unveils new WiFi 7 and 5G RedCap connectivity solutions
MediaTek has announced a couple of new chips in the form of the Filogic 860 and Filogic 360 that aims to bring more WiFi 7 connectivity to mainstream consumer devices, as well as their new T300 series chipsets and M60 modem for 5G RedCap. The post Me.....»»
Study highlights need for enhanced tropical cyclone identification and simulation in climate models
Tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific (WNP) stand as formidable natural forces, wreaking havoc on Earth and posing significant challenges to disaster preparedness. As we grapple with the uncertainties of future projections for WNP tropical c.....»»
Ransomware group reports victim it breached to SEC regulators
Group tells SEC that the victim is in violation for not reporting it was hacked. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One of the world’s most active ransomware groups has taken an unusual—if not unprecedented—tactic to p.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 16: iPad 9th Generation $249, 41% off Apple TV Siri Remote, Dyson V8 Origin Plus Cordless Vacuum for $249, more
Today's top deals include an Apple MagSafe Duo charger for $80, 56% off an Apple Watch magnetic charging dock, 42% off a Sony InZone wired gaming headset, up to 66% off Amazon eero Mesh WiFi routers & systems, and more.Get a 9th Gen iPad for $249The.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 15: Apple TV $79, 32% off Magic Keyboard Folio, Apple accessories from $9.99, 68% off HTC VR headset, more
Today's top deals include 32% off an August Home Smart lock, 51% off a leather link Apple Watch band, $450 off a Lenovo Legion Tower 5i gaming desktop, up to 55% off Netgear WiFi products, and more.Save on Apple Keyboard FoliosThe AppleInsider staff.....»»
New deep learning AI tool helps ecologists monitor rare birds through their songs
Researchers have developed a new deep learning AI tool that generates lifelike bird songs to train bird identification tools, helping ecologists to monitor rare species in the wild. The findings are presented in Methods in Ecology and Evolution......»»
Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital driver’s license or ID so far [November 2023]
Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards. So far, very few U.S. states act.....»»
No, you don"t need to pay to install Google Bard - it"s a malware scam
Google fights back against scammers using Bard to lure SMBs into installing malware.....»»
Google tackles scammers offering malware-laden ‘Bard’ tool
Google says it's suing alleged scammers who are offering malware-laden generative AI software called Bard – the same name as Google’s own generative AI tool......»»
Malware operators using common attack methods on Discord
Discord users do not necessarily realize the risks they face when using the platform......»»
Start of World Cup ski season falls victim to "heavy snowfall"
Strong winds and "heavy snowfall" on Saturday caused the delayed opening round of the men's World Cup skiing season to be cancelled at the controversial cross-border venue of Zermatt-Cervinia......»»
The best VPN deals in November 2023: Black Friday sales are already live
Here's a roundup of the best VPN deals for November 2023. Using a VPN is an easy way to bypass geo-restrictions, protect company data while working remotely, and browse privately on public WiFi networks. UPDATE: Nov. 2, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EST.....»»
State Attorneys General Warn Public About Piracy Scams and Malware
In a series of new public service announcements, several state attorneys general are warning the public that some very bad actors are exploiting pirate sites to distribute ransomware and steal credit card information. The Digital Citizens Alliance is.....»»
How to defend against CherryBlos and protect your passwords
CherryBlos: Malware extracting passwords from images prompts an urgent call for enhanced Android management......»»
Highly invasive backdoor snuck into open source packages targets developers
Packages downloaded thousands of times targeted people working on sensitive projects. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Highly invasive malware targeting software developers is once again circulating in Trojanized code libr.....»»