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Oregon Man Accused of Operating One of Most Powerful Attack 'Botnets' Ever Seen
Slashdot - 21 Aug 2025 02:02
A 22-year-old Oregon man has been charged with operating one of the most powerful botnets ever recorded. The network, known as Rapper Bot, launched over 370,000 DDoS attacks worldwide, including against X, DeepSeek, U.S....
Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years, $13M Restitution for SIM Swapping Crypto Theft
The Hacker News - 21 Aug 2025 14:15
A 20-year-old member of the notorious cybercrime gang known as Scattered Spider has been sentenced to ten years in prison in the U.S. in connection with a series of major hacks and cryptocurrency thefts. Noah Michael Urb...
Tim Cook's gift to Trump is mocked by 'South Park'
AppleInsider - 21 Aug 2025 13:46
Continuing the current season's series of digs at Trump, "South Park" has now lampooned Tim Cook's presentation to him of a commemorative plaque.Tim Cook in "South Park" -- image credit: Comedy Ce...
5 features that convinced me to ditch Chrome for Firefox Focus
Pocket-lint - 21 Aug 2025 02:00
I never thought I'd give up on Google Chrome, but these Firefox Focus features make the switch feel like a real upgrade.
NASA Invites Media to Joint Launch of Sun, Space Weather Missions
NASA Breaking news - 21 Aug 2025 16:07
Media accreditation is open for the launch of three observatories that will study the Sun and enhance the ability to make accurate space weather forecasts, helping protect technology systems that affect life on Earth. NA...
DARPA: Closing the Open Source Security Gap With AI
Dark Reading - 21 Aug 2025 15:00
DARPA's Kathleen Fisher discusses the AI Cyber Challenge at DEF CON 33, and the results that proved how automation can help patch vulnerabilities at scale.
The Jobs AI Is Replacing the Fastest
Gizmodo - 21 Aug 2025 14:37
Around 92 million jobs are projected to disappear by 2030.
China reportedly discouraged purchase of NVIDIA AI chips due to 'insulting' Lutnick statements
Engadget - 21 Aug 2025 14:30Password Managers Vulnerable to Data Theft via Clickjacking
SecurityWeek - 21 Aug 2025 14:15
A researcher has tested nearly a dozen password managers and found that they were all vulnerable to clickjacking attacks. The post Password Managers Vulnerable to Data Theft via Clickjacking appeared first on SecurityWee...
4chan will refuse to pay daily online safety fines, lawyer tells BBC
BBC - 22 Aug 2025 01:45
The online message board's lawyers say UK safety laws shouldn't apply to a business based in the US.
Anthropic scanning Claude chats for queries about DIY nukes for some reason
The Register - 22 Aug 2025 01:42
Because savvy terrorists always use public internet services to plan their mischief, right? Anthropic says it has scanned an undisclosed portion of conversations with its Claude AI model to catch concerning inquiries abo...
Jeep's 2026 Cherokee Is A Hybrid, But That's Not The Biggest Shake-Up
Slash Gear - 22 Aug 2025 01:30
The Jeep Cherokee is making a comeback for the 2026 model year, but this time it returns as a hybrid. However, that's not the only thing to get excited about.
Y Combinator backs Epic in Apple appeal, calls App Store fee a tax on innovation
9 to 5 Mac - 22 Aug 2025 01:28
Its been a busy news day for the Epic Games vs. Apple case. Startup accelerator (and Epic Games biggest investor) Y Combinator filed an amicus brief today siding with Epic in the long-running antitrust case against Apple...
Heres What Muppet Mayhem Disney Will Unleash on Rock n Roller Coaster
Gizmodo - 22 Aug 2025 01:15
The beloved Jim Henson legends will take over the Walt Disney World attraction in 2026.
Google's Next Big Android Update Can Force Dark Mode and Icon Themes
Slashdot - 22 Aug 2025 01:00
Google's Android 16 QPR2 beta 1 is rolling out with new customization features, including the ability to force dark mode and icon themes on apps that don't support them. The update also adds enhanced parental con...
How fast is the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold charging speed?
Android Central - 22 Aug 2025 00:59
Google's latest book-style foldable offers faster charging and a bigger battery than its predecessor.
Microsoft reportedly cuts China's early access to bug disclosures, PoC exploit code
The Register - 22 Aug 2025 00:58
Better late than never after SharePoint assault? Microsoft has reportedly stopped giving Chinese companies proof-of-concept exploit code for soon-to-be-disclosed vulnerabilities following last month's SharePoint zero...
Leaker provides another look at TechWoven iPhone 17 Pro Max cases
AppleInsider - 22 Aug 2025 00:53
A leaker with a shaky history has shared more photos of the supposed FineWoven replacement cases for iPhone 17, which give a better look at their color and texture.The so-called 'TechWoven' cases. Image source: M...
New iPhones and iPads in Russia must ship with state-backed messaging app preinstalled
9 to 5 Mac - 22 Aug 2025 00:51
Earlier today, the Russian government announced a new rule requiring all phones and tablets to ship with MAX, its state-backed messenger app, preinstalled. Here are the details. more
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: A super-sized battle
Android Central - 22 Aug 2025 00:42
The Pixel 10 Pro XL is here is finally here with exciting new colors and features. But is it a better buy than the Galaxy S25 Plus?
The New Marvel Legends Maximum Series Deadpool Lives Up to Those Descriptors
Gizmodo - 22 Aug 2025 00:30
With knives, swords, and guns, this Deadpool figure is not just to the max, it's a legend.
The Pixel 10 Has an AI-Powered 'Camera Coach' That I Actually Liked
Life Hacker - 22 Aug 2025 00:30
The best of both worlds.