US fuel pipeline "paid hackers $5m in ransom"
Reports say Colonial Pipeline paid cyber-criminal gang DarkSide a ransom to prevent a data leak......»»
Spotify adds a paid audiobook option to its free tier
Those who stick with the free tier of Spotify can now buy access to audiobooks, with 15 hours available for $10 a month......»»
Lazarus hackers return and hijack a Windows security flaw
North Korean hackers were seen disabling antivirus programs, possibly paving the way for more dangerous attacks......»»
Ohio-built hydrogen Honda CR-V to start shipping to Japan
Honda's CR-V e:FCEV will use a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain jointly developed with General Motors and be assembled in Ohio for delivery this year to Japan and California......»»
Honda CR-V fuel cell will be sold in California only
The CR-V e:FCEV, the hydrogen-powered variant of Honda's popular compact crossover, will begin deliveries this year in California......»»
State-sponsored hackers know enterprise VPN appliances inside out
Suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers leveraging Ivanti Connect Secure VPN flaws to breach a variety of organizations have demonstrated “a nuanced understanding of the appliance”, according to Mandiant incident responders and threat h.....»»
Eco-friendly catalyst and materials research explores pathways to renewable energy
The search for sustainable and affordable energy conversion technologies has highlighted the importance of the oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions (ORR and OER). These processes are crucial for the efficiency of devices such as fuel cells.....»»
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.....»»
Hackers backed by Russia and China are infecting SOHO routers like yours, FBI warns
Six years on, routers remain a favorite post for concealing malicious activities. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI and partners from 10 other countries are urging owners of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to check their gear.....»»
AT&T will pay a miserly $5 per account in outage compensation
AT&T will be providing bill credits to customers over the major February 22 outage, but the $5 credit will be paid on a per-account basis instead of per line.An AT&T logo on a buildingOn February 22, AT&T suffered from an outage that affected its cel.....»»
Support for increasing low-wage workers" compensation: The role of fixed-growth mindsets
New York City Mayor Eric Adams came in for criticism in early 2022 for suggesting that low-paid workers such as restaurant and retail staff were low-skilled and did not "have the academic skills to sit in the corner office.".....»»
MSI is getting slammed on Reddit for a controversial monitor decision
Even if you've paid close to $1,000 for one of MSI's gaming monitors, you may not be able to get firmware updates......»»
Meta ignored reports of parents exploiting children; Zuckerberg fights personal liability in lawsuits
Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools … more….....»»
2024 will be a volatile year for cybersecurity as ransomware groups evolve
Hackers have significantly increased demands for ransomware, rising over 20% year-over-year to $600,000, according to Arctic Wolf. Organizations are failing to patch their networks And there are worrying signs that 2024 will be especially volatile, a.....»»
Volkswagen to recall around 261,000 vehicles in the U.S., says NHTSA
Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday......»»
UK to quit "outdated" fossil fuel friendly treaty
The UK will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil fuel giants to sue governments over their climate policies, the government said on Thursday......»»
Study finds home heating fuel is direct source of sulfate in Fairbanks"s winter air
Use of residential heating fuel is the main contributor of primary sulfate pollution in Fairbanks's wintertime air, according to research conducted during an international science program in the community in 2022......»»
Hackers Could Use ChatGPT to Target 2024 Elections
The rise of generative AI tools has increased the potential for a range of attackers to disrupt elections around the world The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has increased the potential for a wide range of attackers to ta.....»»
The best VPN deals in February 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
More bang for the buck in influencer marketing: Focus on influencers with smaller followings, say study
Researchers from University of Mannheim, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Reichman University, and University of Basel published a new study that examines the effectiveness of paid influencer endorsements, particularly for DTC firms......»»
The Transport Companies Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind
Hydrogen-powered planes, more fuel-efficient aircraft designs, and all-electric parcel delivery services are just some of the ways in which the transport sector is looking to decarbonize......»»