Scams targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts are getting more prevalent
Crypto giveaway scams have evolved into an illicit market segment with multiple services that aim to facilitate fraudulent operations. The growth of fake crypto giveaways can be explained by a significantly enhanced arsenal and availability of tools.....»»
Samsung chipmaking plans could see it competing with TSMC for Apple’s business
Samsung chipmaking plans revealed today suggest that the company may be hoping to compete with TSMC for Apple’s A-series and M-series chip business. The Korean company is not only targeting 3nm processes and beyond, but also plans to make these ne.....»»
New theory predicts Earth-like, watery planets exist around red dwarfs
Recent exoplanet exploration has focused on the discovery of temperate rocky planets like the Earth, which are often called habitable planets. Most of the recent missions are targeting stars cooler than the sun. Such stars are known as red dwarfs or.....»»
"Decarbonization is too expensive": How to sell climate change action to bean counters
The three most prevalent myths about tackling climate change allege that transitioning to renewable energy jacks up household bills, requires massive amounts of government subsidy and creates mass unemployment. These concerns are all (thankfully) fal.....»»
Logitech"s "Designed for Mac" collection includes a mechanical keyboard
Logitech released a line of mice and keyboards designed for Mac, including a mechanical option that may appeal to enthusiasts.Logitech Mechanical Mini keyboardLogitech says plastic parts in MX for Mac and Lift for Mac products include certified post-.....»»
How hobbyist hackers are preserving Pokémon’s past—and shaping its future
Enthusiasts are intent on improving old games, whether Nintendo likes it or not. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Earlier this year, Pokémon Legends: Arceus reinvigorated developer Game Freak’s iconic series by shaking up a.....»»
China firms step up deployment in Wi-Fi chip market
China-based IC design houses, such as Espressif Systems, have stepped up their deployment in the Wi-Fi chip market by targeting a wide range of IoT device applications......»»
Facebook busts Chinese influence network targeting Americans on abortion and guns ahead of midterms
Meta removed a Chinese influence network that attempted to inflame political tensions on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter ahead of the midterm elections......»»
Fatal police shootings in US are more prevalent and training is more limited than in other nations
Police in the U.S. deal with more diverse, distressed and aggrieved populations and are involved in more incidents involving firearms, but they average only five months of classroom training—the briefest among 18 countries examined in a Rutgers stu.....»»
MS SQL servers are getting hacked to deliver ransomware to orgs
Cybercriminals wielding the FARGO (aka Mallox, aka TargetCompany) ransomware are targeting Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers, AhnLab’s ASEC analysis team has warned. They haven’t pinpointed how the attackers are getting access to the targete.....»»
Scams targeting crypto enthusiasts are becoming increasingly common
Group-IB has noted a fivefold increase in the number of domains used for crypto giveaway scams that involve fake YouTube streams in the first half of 2022. This Help Net Security video reveals how crypto giveaway scams have evolved into a profitable.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 review: still not sold on the Fold
Tech enthusiasts have been looking for the next big thing in the smartphone space for quite some time. Some claim it’s VR/AR and others say it’s a new era of foldable displays that will enable new and exciting form factors. Both of those.....»»
To encrypt or to destroy? Ransomware affiliates plan to try the latter
Ransomware gangs are planning on trying out a new tactic, and it involves the destruction of the victims’ data. Targeting the data Researchers from Symantec, Cyderes and Stairwell have recently analyzed a new version of the Exmatter data exfilt.....»»
Do you want to join the challenge to explore the moon?
Lunar enthusiasts of all ages are challenged to help identify features on the moon that might pose a hazard to rovers or astronauts exploring the surface......»»
How 3 hours of inaction from Amazon cost cryptocurrency holders $235,000
For 2nd time in 4 years, Amazon loses control of its IP space in BGP hijacking. Enlarge Amazon recently lost control of IP addresses it uses to host cloud services and took more than three hours to regain control, a lapse tha.....»»
NFT firms say Apple rules make the App Store "impossible"
Startup and trading NFT firms say they ignore the App Store because Apple's rules, and 30% commission, make it untenable for them.The market value of NFTs — non-fungible token firms — has been affected by the volatile value of cryptocurrency. So.....»»
The best alternatives to Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade has a particular market segment that it is targeting — but there are better options for other game types. These are the best streaming game services that you can play on your favorite Apple devices.After you've worked through the Apple.....»»
The best ways to safeguard crypto assets
The mainstream emergence of cryptocurrency, coupled with its popularity among cybercriminals, has created a potentially dangerous environment for those with significant crypto holdings. In this Help Net Security video, Nick Percoco, Chief Security Of.....»»
Python tarfile vulnerability affects 350,000 open-source projects (CVE-2007-4559)
Trellix Advanced Research Center published its research into CVE-2007-4559, a vulnerability estimated to be present in over 350,000 open-source projects and prevalent in closed-source projects. Successful exploit The vulnerability exists in the Pytho.....»»
Fish can help in the search for multiple sclerosis drugs
The zebrafish should be known to many aquarium enthusiasts, mainly because of its striking pigmentation. However, the characteristic black-blue stripes, to which the animal owes its name, only form over time. Its eyelash-sized larvae, on the other ha.....»»
Crypto firm Wintermute hit by $160 million theft
Hackers have stolen around $160 million worth of cryptocurrency from crypto market maker Wintermute, the company said Tuesday. The incident marks the latest in a growing list of large crypto thefts this year......»»