The Uber hack is an outrageous tale of a teen hacking for fun
Uber has disclosed that the notorious Lapsus$ hacking group is behind its latest data breach. The hacker, an 18-year-old, claims that he did it all for fun......»»
It"s hearty, it"s meaty, it"s mold: Hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future
With animal-free dairy products and convincing vegetarian meat substitutes already on the market, it's easy to see how biotechnology can change the food industry. Advances in genetic engineering are allowing us to harness microorganisms to produce cr.....»»
NYT to OpenAI: No hacking here, just ChatGPT bypassing paywalls
OpenAI’s claim that NYT “hacked” ChatGPT is “irrelevant” and “false,” NYT says. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Late Monday, The New York Times responded to OpenAI's claims that th.....»»
Okta denies it was hacked again after data appears on hacking site
"It's not ours," says Okta, suggesting hackers picked the data up elsewhere on the internet......»»
Uber offers new feature for environmentally conscious riders
Uber has rolled out a new app feature for riders interested in keeping track of carbon emission savings when they use one of the company's greener vehicles......»»
Uber adds a new ‘rider rating’ score for monitoring your environmental impact
Uber on Monday announced a new feature that aims to raise awareness among its users about the impact of CO2 emissions on the atmosphere. Named “Emission Savings,” the feature is now being rolled out and will let riders get a better idea of their.....»»
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......»»
Kingdom: The Blood Finally Launches for Mobile Devices
Touted by developer YJM Games as a "Soulslike RPG," Kingdom: The Blood packs a lot of hack and slash action. The post Kingdom: The Blood Finally Launches for Mobile Devices appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, we got word that the hi.....»»
Like the Best Picture nominee Past Lives? Then watch these three great films right now
Did you enjoy Best Picture Oscar nominee Past Lives? If so, then watch these three great films, including an independent drama and a coming-of-age tale......»»
New York Times OpenAI lawsuit takes a bizarre turn
In a rather baffling turn of events, OpenAI has submitted a request to dismiss aspects of the lawsuit by the New York Times. In its filing, OpenAI contends that the newspaper engaged in “hacking” ChatGPT, and other AI systems. According t.....»»
A cybercriminal is sentenced, will it make a difference?
The darknet is home to many underground hacking forums in which cybercriminals convene, freely sharing stories, tactics, success stories and failures. Their unguarded discussions allow our team to peek into the politics and ethics behind recent adver.....»»
OpenAI: ‘The New York Times Paid Someone to Hack Us’
OpenAI accuses The New York Times of paying someone to hack OpenAI’s products. This was allegedly done to gather evidence for the copyright infringement complaint the newspaper filed late last year. This lawsuit fails to meet The Times' "famously r.....»»
The hidden driver of the ride-sharing economy
When Greg Buchak was a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Uber and Lyft were just beginning to spread across the country. Since he didn't own a car, he found the ride-sharing apps convenient for short and long trips. Yet as a financial ec.....»»
Scientists create new idea on how to hack a warming planet: drying the upper atmosphere
Government scientists have cooked up a new concept for how to potentially cool an overheating Earth: Fiddle with the upper atmosphere to make it a bit drier......»»
OpenAI accuses NYT of hacking ChatGPT to set up copyright suit
OpenAI “bizarrely” mischaracterizes hacking, NYT lawyer says. Enlarge (credit: Busà Photography | Moment Unreleased) OpenAI is now boldly claiming that The New York Times "paid someone to hack OpenAI’s products" l.....»»
Researchers hack a 3D printer to speed up fabrication of bioelectronics
The speed of innovation in bioelectronics and critical sensors gets a new boost with the unveiling of a simple, time-saving technique for the fast prototyping of devices......»»
Rivian, Lucid earnings reports tell a tale of a tough EV market
Rivian and Lucid are burning through cash. Sales are expected to be flat this year. The EV startups, along with Tesla, are trying to move downmarket for growth......»»
A giant meteorite has been lost in the desert since 1916—here’s how we might find it
A tale of "sand dunes, a guy named Gaston, secret aeromagnetic surveys, and camel drivers." Enlarge / Chinguetti slice at the National Museum of Natural History. A larger meteorite reported in 1916 hasn't been spotted since. (cre.....»»
A meteorite has been lost in the Sahara since 1916—here’s how we might find it
A tale of "sand dunes, a guy named Gaston, secret aeromagnetic surveys, and camel drivers." Enlarge / Chinguetti slice at the National Museum of Natural History. A larger meteorite reported in 1916 hasn't been spotted since. (cre.....»»
Massive leak reveals extent of China’s foreign hacking activities
Leaked files outlined hacking activity and tools used by the company, as well as giving and insider view of its targets.....»»
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.....»»