Sinclair Workers Say TV Channels Are In "Pandemonium" After Ransomware Attack
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: In the early hours of Sunday morning, hackers took down the corporate servers and systems of Sinclair Broadcast Group, a giant U.S. TV conglomerate that owns or operates more than 600 channels acr.....»»
Industry, not government, is getting in the way of a "just transition" for oil and gas workers, say researchers
What comes to mind when you read the slogan "I love Canadian Oil and Gas"? Energy independence? Royalties for government coffers? Good jobs for Canadian workers?.....»»
Why zebrafish can regenerate damaged heart tissue, while other fish species cannot
A heart attack will leave a permanent scar on a human heart, yet other animals, including some fish and amphibians, can clear cardiac scar tissue and regrow damaged muscle as adults......»»
Ransomware in Q1 2024: Frequency, size of payments trending downwards, SMBs beware!
More organizations hit by ransomware gangs are starting to realize that it doesn’t pay to pay up: “In Q1 2024, the proportion of victims that chose to pay touched a new record low of 28%,” ransomware incident response firm Coveware.....»»
Whistleblower reveals 2023 CareGard cyberattack, says F&I company concealed it from partners
AFG Cos. was unprepared for a ransomware attack last summer, for months had been unsure of the extent of the breach, and as of early this month hadn't alerted automaker partners or the agents selling its coverage to dealerships, a whistleblower alleg.....»»
Former AFG exec reveals 2023 CareGard data breach, criticizes company"s response
AFG Cos. was unprepared for a ransomware attack last summer, for months had been unsure of the extent of the breach, and as of early this month hadn't alerted automaker partners or the agents selling its coverage to dealerships, a whistleblower alleg.....»»
Elon Musk apologizes after Tesla layoffs for miscalculated severance
Tesla's CEO, who is facing lawsuits over severance from former Twitter employees, admitted that payouts to some workers being laid off were too low......»»
51% of enterprises experienced a breach despite large security stacks
Threat actors are continuing to successfully breach across the entire attack surface and the stakes are only getting higher: 93% of enterprises who admitted a breach reported unplanned downtime, data exposure, or financial loss as a result, according.....»»
Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn"t exist
A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.iMessage on iPhoneAccording to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found c.....»»
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect
If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels, this bundle from Tablo is tough to beat......»»
Google cutting more jobs as it restructures teams as part of shift to AI
Layoffs and relocations are affecting more Google workers, and not for the first time this year......»»
Ford Mustang Experience Center celebrates pony car fans
The Charlotte, N.C., event space is the latest effort by Ford to create unique experiences such as the Bronco Off-Roadeo, Mustang Dark Horse Track Attack and Ranger Raptor Assault School......»»
Cheap ransomware for sale on dark web marketplaces is changing the way hackers operate
Since June 2023, Sophos X-Ops has discovered 19 junk gun ransomware variants — cheap, independently produced, and crudely constructed — on the dark web. The developers of these junk gun variants are attempting to disrupt the traditional affiliate.....»»
T-Mobile and Verizon workers offered $300 bribes for SIM swaps
SIM swaps are one of the biggest security threats we face, allowing criminals to access most services protected by two-factor authentication. The situation could be about to get even worse, as we learn of an apparent large-scale attempt to bribe T-Mo.....»»
You could help minimize harm in a public attack. Here"s what it means to be a "zero responder"
The tragic Westfield attack in Sydney highlights the vulnerability of crowded public spaces. Six people were killed and many were injured by a knife-wielding attacker in a short period of time......»»
Plant sensors could act as an early warning system for farmers
Using a pair of sensors made from carbon nanotubes, researchers from MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have discovered signals that reveal when plans are experiencing stresses such as heat, light, or attack from i.....»»
China suspected of being behind Apple"s recent spyware warnings
A security blog claims that the recent attack on iPhones was done by spyware called LightSpy, which appears to be linked to China.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesOn April 11, 2024, Apple issued alerts to users in 92 countri.....»»
Does RAM speed matter for PC performance?
Frequency, latency, and memory channels impact the speed of RAM, but should you care how fast your RAM is? The short answer: Yes, but not too much......»»
How to Share a Wi-Fi Password With iPhone
You can share your Wi-Fi password with friends, family, and co-workers with your iPhone. It’s a simple process and we’ll show you how to do it, and how to fix issues with Wi-Fi sharing, in this guide. When you have friends or family over.....»»
Feeling rushed at the food ordering kiosk? You"re not alone
If you've been to a fast-food restaurant recently, you've probably noticed that self-service kiosks are beginning to replace human workers. But as you go to place your order and the lunch-rush crowd grows behind you, have you experienced increased pr.....»»
The lines between streaming and cable continue to blur
Disney+ to offer 24/7 channels to play Star Wars content, commercials. Enlarge / O.B., aka Ouroboros, in Marvel's Loki show, which streams on Disney+. (credit: Marvel) Despite promises of new and improved TV and movie v.....»»