Op-ed: Charges against journalist Tim Burke are a hack job
Burke was indicted after sharing outtakes of a Fox News interview. Enlarge (credit: natasaadzic/Getty) Caitlin Vogus is the deputy director of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation and a First Amendment lawyer......»»
The old, not the new: Basic security issues still biggest threat to enterprises
In 2023, cybercriminals saw more opportunities to “log in” versus hack into corporate networks through valid accounts – making this tactic a preferred weapon for threat actors, according to IBM’s 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence I.....»»
Avast ordered to pay $16.5 million for misuse of user data
The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider Avast to pay $16.5 million and prohibit the company from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes to settle charges that the company and its subsidiaries sold such.....»»
Stop using rice to save your wet phone, Apple warns. What to do instead.
Stop putting wet phones in rice, Apple warns. Here’s why. As it turns out, the decades-old method of saving one's wet phone in rice isn't a good idea, according to Apple. A recent support document states that this hack actually makes things w.....»»
Best Buy Drops this week: Here are the upcoming products dropping through Best Buy"s app hack
The Best Buy Drops tab on the Best Buy app alerts you about high-profile products going on sale soon, upcoming limited edition releases, and more. Drops for the week of Feb. 21 include two cordless Dyson vacuums and a mopping Roomba. UPDATE.....»»
After years of losing, it’s finally feds’ turn to troll ransomware group
Authorities who took down the ransomware group brag about their epic hack. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) After years of being outmaneuvered by snarky ransomware criminals who tease and brag about each new victim they cl.....»»
Spintronics research finds magnetic state of certain materials can be switched using surface induced strain
Electronics are based on electrical charges being transported from one place to another. Electrons move, current flows, and signals are transmitted by applying an electrical voltage. However, there is also another way to manipulate electronic current.....»»
India"s government wants answers about iPhone hack alert
India's government says Apple hasn't provided nearly enough information about a hack warning that popped up on iPhones in 2023.Mumbai, IndiaIn October, Apple warned independent journalists and opposition politicians in India of possible government ha.....»»
I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened
Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it......»»
Prime Video now charges extra for Dolby Vision and Atmos
Amazon Prime's ad-supported tier no longer supports Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos. Amazon quietly stopped offering Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support on its ad-supported Prime Video tier. The change, first noticed by German outlet 4KFilme, was.....»»
Violence prevention can transform Canadian hockey culture—but only if implemented properly
The recent charges against five members of Canada's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior hockey team in connection with an alleged sexual assault has thrust Hockey Canada and its issues back into the public eye......»»
Raspberry Pi Bitlocker hack is a new spin on a years-old, well-documented exploit
Exploit works on PCs with discrete TPM chips, which are rarer in modern systems. Enlarge / A $10 Raspberry Pi Pico-based TPM sniffing tool, designed to grab the Bitlocker disk encryption keys from some models of Lenovo laptop. (.....»»
Week in review: 10 must-read cybersecurity books, AnyDesk hack, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: How CISOs navigate policies and access across enterprises In this Help Net Security interview, Marco Eggerling, Global CISO at Check Point, discusse.....»»
Mass exploitation of Ivanti VPNs is infecting networks around the globe
Orgs that haven't acted yet should, even if it means suspending VPN services. Enlarge / Cybercriminals or anonymous hackers use malware on mobile phones to hack personal and business passwords online. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Best Buy Drops this week: Here are the upcoming products dropping through Best Buy"s best shopping hack
The Best Buy Drops tab on the Best Buy app alerts you about high-profile products going on sale soon, upcoming limited edition releases, and more. Past Drops have included the Apple Ultra Watch 2, Shark FlexStyle, and Xbox Series X. UPDATE:.....»»
HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges
"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Last Thursday, HP CEO Enrique Lores addressed the company's controversial practice of bricking printers when users load them with thi.....»»
Hyundai charges forward on electrified future
Fluctuations in EV sales won't impede Hyundai's commitment to electrified vehicles, said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America......»»
Missouri High School Student Who Attacked 65-Year-Old Teacher In Viral Video Faces Charges
Missouri High School Student Who Attacked 65-Year-Old Teacher In Viral Video Faces Charges.....»»
Apple was warned of AirDrop flaws before China"s hack
China's claim to have cracked AirDrop to get iPhone users' details has been backed up by security researchers who have been warning Apple for years.Apple's AirDropChina's state-back Beijing Institute announced that it has been using iPhone logs to id.....»»
Fake "hack-back" offers are putting ransomware victims at further risk
Fraudsters are now going after ransomware victims, offering to return stolen data for a price - but surprise surprise, it's a scam......»»
Stellar Blade: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
There's no need for you to hack in and try to scrub all this data for yourself. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming action game Stellar Blade......»»