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Researchers Uncover ECScape Flaw in Amazon ECS Enabling Cross-Task Credential Theft
The Hacker News - 7 Aug 2025 04:00
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated an "end-to-end privilege escalation chain" in Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) that could be exploited by an attacker to conduct lateral movement, access sensitiv...
NASA Is Getting Fired Up About a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
The New York Times - 7 Aug 2025 03:40
Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is not science fiction, experts say, but does pose technical challenges.
Fake VPN and Spam Blocker Apps Tied to VexTrio Used in Ad Fraud, Subscription Scams
The Hacker News - 7 Aug 2025 03:30
The malicious ad tech purveyor known as VexTrio Viper has been observed developing several malicious apps that have been published on Apple and Google's official app storefronts under the guise of seemingly useful ap...
Northern lights may be visible in these 18 states tonight
SPACE.com - 7 Aug 2025 14:35
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as an incoming solar storm could spark geomagnetic storm conditions overnight.
Robots can program each other's brains with AI, scientist shows
The Register - 7 Aug 2025 02:29
It's a step toward The Terminator, built 20 times faster than people can program Computer scientist Peter Burke has demonstrated that a robot can program its own brain using generative AI models and host hardware, if...
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SocGholish Malware Spread via Ad Tools; Delivers Access to LockBit, Evil Corp, and Others
The Hacker News - 8 Aug 2025 01:56
The threat actors behind the SocGholish malware have been observed leveraging Traffic Distribution Systems (TDSs) like Parrot TDS and Keitaro TDS to filter and redirect unsuspecting users to sketchy content. "The cor...
The Tesla Cybertruck May Have Found Its True Calling: Target Practice
CNET - 8 Aug 2025 01:53
The US Air Force plans to launch missiles at the controversial truck. Can we watch?
Sony Says Its Xperia Smartphones Are Still 'Very Important'
Slashdot - 8 Aug 2025 01:30Sony isn't giving up on Xperia smartphones just yet
Android Central - 8 Aug 2025 01:22
Sony's CFO says smartphones are still a key part of the company's long-term strategy.
Trump Turns 401(k)s Into Crypto Machines
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2025 01:22
A new executive order could funnel billions from American retirement accounts into Bitcoin and other digital assets, a massive win for the crypto industry and a huge new risk for your savings.
Why blow up satellites when you can just hack them?
The Register - 8 Aug 2025 01:20
A pair of German researchers showed how easy it is Black Hat Four countries have now tested anti-satellite missiles (the US, China, Russia, and India), but it's much easier and cheaper just to hack them.
Trump Says Intel CEO Must Resign Immediately Heres Why
TechRepublic - 8 Aug 2025 01:19
Lip-Bu Tan began working as Intel CEO in March. Since then, he scaled back projects and reduced headcount in efforts to rightsize the chip maker.
Leak Reveals the Workaday Lives of North Korean IT Scammers
Wired - 8 Aug 2025 01:15
Spreadsheets, Slack messages, and files linked to an alleged group of North Korean IT workers expose their meticulous job-planning and targetingand the constant surveillance they're under.
Trumps Chip Ultimatum: Invest in US Manufacturing or Face A Very Large Tariff
TechRepublic - 8 Aug 2025 01:14
Trump threatens steep tariffs on imported chips, urging tech firms to shift production to the US, sparking global supply chain concerns.
The Dia browser now offers a $20/month subscription plan
9 to 5 Mac - 8 Aug 2025 01:03
The Browser Company has announced a subscription plan for Dia, its new AI-powered browser. Here are the details. more
Leaked Pixel 10 promo videos show off Google's devices ahead of the big launch
Android Central - 8 Aug 2025 01:00
Evan Blass is at it again, just days ahead of the Pixel 10 launch event, has leaked what looks like official marketing imagery and promos for some of the alleged devices.
9 Things We Loved, and 4 Things We Didnt, About Wednesday Season Two, Part One
Gizmodo - 8 Aug 2025 01:00
The first half of Wednesday Addams' sophomore return is here, and while there was a lot to love, we do have a few complaints.
Grab the 55-inch Samsung Odyssey Ark on sale and get a free smart monitor - here's how
ZDNet - 8 Aug 2025 01:00
Right now, you can save $1,200 on the Odyssey Ark monitor at Samsung, plus a free 32-inch M50D smart monitor and two years of Samsung Care+ for just $1.
Meta says these wild headset prototypes could be the future of VR
Engadget - 8 Aug 2025 00:51Amazon's Cloud Business Giving Federal Agencies Up To $1 Billion In Discounts
Slashdot - 8 Aug 2025 00:506.8M WhatsApp Accounts Shut Down in Metas Fight Against Scam Networks
TechRepublic - 8 Aug 2025 00:48
Scam groups use fake investments, crypto fraud, and social media manipulation to deceive victims across platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and TikTok.