TikTok hack compromised CNN account; Paris Hilton and others targeted
A TikTok hack allowed attackers to take control of CNN’s account, while other high-profile accounts were also targeted. The nature of the security breach remains a mystery at present. It was said to have involved direct messaging, but was seemin.....»»
Why 3 Hyundai dealer agreement addendums could make business trickier for its retailers
The three franchise agreement addendums Hyundai wants its retailers to sign will not be legal in some states, and the changes don't take into account where today's industry stands, a dealer attorney says......»»
Radioactive drugs strike cancer with precision
Tumor-seeking radiopharmaceuticals promise targeted treatments with fewer side effects. Enlarge / Pharma interest and investment in radiotherapy drugs is heating up. (credit: Knowable Magazine) On a Wednesday morning in.....»»
1Password introduces recovery codes so you’ll never lose access to your most sensitive information
Tools like 1Password or Apple’s upcoming Passwords app offer a convenient storage hub for all your important account info. But what happens if you somehow get locked out of your account? 1Password is debuting a new feature designed to stop that.....»»
Gravesite in France offers evidence of steppe migrant integration with Late Neolithic Europeans
A team of geneticists and archaeologists affiliated with multiple institutions in France has uncovered skeletons in an ancient gravesite not far from Paris that show evidence of steppe migrant integration with Late Neolithic Europeans. The study is p.....»»
Scientists devise algorithm to engineer improved enzymes
Scientists have prototyped a new method for "rationally engineering" enzymes to deliver improved performance. They have devised an algorithm, which takes into account an enzyme's evolutionary history, to flag where mutations could be introduced with.....»»
Clever macOS malware delivery campaign targets cryptocurrency users
Cryptocurrency users are being targeted with legitimate-looking but fake apps that deliver information-stealing malware instead, Recorded Future’s researchers are warning. The threat actor behind this complex scheme is going after both Windows.....»»
TikTok launches yet another Instagram clone called Whee
TikTok launches yet another Instagram clone called Whee.....»»
Beats teases a new Beats Pill that could arrive June 25
A short teaser starring Lebron James shows off the unreleased Beats Pill, suggesting a release could occur on June 25.Beats Pill could be revived soonThe teaser was posted by the official Beats X account. It shows Lebron James commenting on a song an.....»»
TikTok is about to change forever
TikTok is introducing AI-generated digital avatars for creators and brands to use. Here's how it's going to change things......»»
How to delete characters in Character.AI
Here's how you remove Character.AI characters from your account so they are no longer visible on your home page. .....»»
Polar bears could vanish from Canada"s Hudson Bay if temperatures rise 2C
An international team of scientists said Thursday that polar bears faced local extinction in Canada's Hudson Bay by mid-century if global warming exceeds limits set under the Paris climate accords......»»
Week in review: JetBrains GitHub plugin vulnerability, 20k FortiGate appliances compromised
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051) JetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) tha.....»»
Hyundai and Kia led U.S. in vehicle thefts in 2023 after TikTok videos
TikTok videos targeted 2011-21 Hyundai and Kia models that didn't have engine immobilizers......»»
The high-tech art lab hidden underneath Paris
It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armored doors, buried underground below the Louvre in Paris, lies one of the most high-tech art labs in the world......»»
The science of why "siblings or dating" is so hard
You squint at your TikTok feed. Surely that blonde-haired duo with identical noses are siblings … but that's a pretty intimate hand on the lower back … so dating?.....»»
Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing—and physics in action
Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity, respectfully watching each other and taking turns showing off their skill......»»
Honor’s new AI-powered portrait mode made me feel like a movie star
I took the Honor 200 Pro's new AI-powered portrait mode for a spin at Studio Harcourt in Paris......»»
Analysis indicates Greek island was home to Bronze Age purple dye workshop
The Greek island of Aegina was home to a Late Bronze Age purple dye workshop, according to a study published June 12, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Lydia Berger of Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria and colleagues......»»
Scientists propose novel AI approach for lipid nanoparticles screening in mRNA delivery
The targeted treatment of pan-cancer by messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine is a hot topic in drug research. A key challenge in mRNA design is the construction of delivery systems called lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), which serve as carriers to deliver mRNA th.....»»
20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers
Coathanger – a piece of malware specifically built to persist on Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances – may still be lurking on too many devices deployed worldwide. How Coathanger persists on FortiGate devices In February 2024, the Dutch Mil.....»»