US Says John McAfee Indicted Over Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Schemes
John McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software, has been indicted in Manhattan federal court on fraud and money laundering conspiracy crimes, stemming from two schemes concerning the fraudulent promotion to investors of cryptocurrencies, o.....»»
New infosec products of the week: August 23, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Entrust, Fortanix, McAfee, Own, RightCrowd, and Wallarm. Own proactively detects and stores data changes in Salesforce Continuous Data Protection from Own pu.....»»
McAfee Deepfake Detector combats AI scams and misinformation
McAfee launched McAfee Deepfake Detector, the latest addition to the company’s suite of AI-powered products. With AI-created videos, or deepfakes, flooding the internet and circulating across social media, we now live in a world where seeing and he.....»»
Self-dealing has a long history on crypto exchanges: Researchers investigate "wash trading"
In 2019, the American tech trading company Bitwise presented to the SEC that an astounding 95% of cryptocurrency exchanges were fake. This claim may be credited to a type of market manipulation called "wash trading," which involves inflating trading.....»»
Apple comes under fire for Patreon commission; ‘degrading its brand’
Apple is coming under fire for its decision to charge a 30% commission on Patreon subscriptions, which will either see creators receive less or supporters charged more. John Gruber said that Apple was degrading its brand, while Macworld accuses th.....»»
Two Halloween games are in development, and John Carpenter is involved
Compass International The studio behind Evil Dead: The Game is coming back to another famous horror IP for future games. In an , Boss Team Games revealed that it’s working on two games based on the original horror slasher film from 1978, wit.....»»
Eco-conscious fashionistas hampered by geographical barriers to return clothing
Eco-conscious consumers are not well-served by clothing companies claiming green credentials, as shoppers' location has a major impact on the effectiveness of clothing return schemes, a new study reveals......»»
FTX to pay $12.7B to victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s massive scheme
US commodities trading agency claimed its largest recovery ever for FTX victims. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange formerly helmed by fraudster Sam Bankman-Frie.....»»
3D-printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought "holy grail" of organ transplantation medicine that remains elusive. New research from Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and John A. Paulson School of Engi.....»»
John Wick universe to expand with Chapter 4 sequel series Under The High Table
A sequel TV series to John Wick: Chapter 4 is in development, with Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski attached as executive producers......»»
Football fans watch out — Premier League ticket scams on the rise
Fraudulent tickets sold on social media cost victims an average of £154 - Manchester United and Liverpool fans most at risk......»»
Mac malware posing as apps like Loom, LedgerLive, and Black Desert Online
A “sophisticated and alarming” Mac malware attack is being carried out in the guise of free versions of popular apps like the screen recording utility Loom, cryptocurrency manager LedgerLive, and MMO game Black Desert Online. It appears to be.....»»
Owner of Nashville auto business indicted on felony tax evasion and theft
Owner of Nashville auto business indicted on felony tax evasion and theft.....»»
The Summit 1 is not peak e-mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
The Summit 1 is not peak mountain bike, but it’s a great all-rounder
Great price, a solid all-around bike, but not everything you might want from an MTB. Enlarge (credit: John Timmer) As I mentioned in another recent review, I've been checking out electric hardtail mountain bikes lately......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (July 26-28)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Milla Jovovich, John Candy, Laurie Metcalf, and more......»»
Lawsuit: T-Mobile must pay for breaking lifetime price guarantee
Class action filed over price hikes on plans with Un-contract price guarantee. Enlarge / John Legere, then-CEO of T-Mobile, at an event on March 26, 2013, in New York City. (credit: Getty Images | John Moore ) Angry T-M.....»»
As a reviewer, here’s why I recommend Norton over McAfee for most people
Norton and McAfee are leading antivirus software solutions with decades of experience, but which offers the best protection and most value?.....»»
I reviewed the McAfee+ Premium bundle for antivirus protection. Is it worth it?
I researched and tested McAfee antivirus to check its malware protection, VPN quality, and customer service to find out is it offers good value......»»
Aventon, a major e-bike maker, tries its hand with a hardtail
Aventon's entry into the mountain bike market is good, but not quite low-budget. Enlarge / Aventon's Ramblas hardtail mountain bike. (credit: John TImmer) Full suspension mountain bikes are complicated beasts, with secti.....»»
The Killer trailer: John Woo remakes his own action classic for Peacock
Peacock has released the first trailer for The Killer, John Woo's American remake of his 1989 groundbreaking action film of the same name......»»