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UK's Data Watchdog Warns Students Are Breaching Their Schools' IT Systems
Slashdot - 15 Sep 2025 04:34
The UK's data-protecting Information Commissioner's Office has issued a warning about what it calls a worrying trend, reports the BBC: "students hacking their own school and college IT systems for fun or as p...
Cyber-scam camp operators shift operations to vulnerable countries as sanctions strike
The Register - 15 Sep 2025 04:28
PLUS: Japan woos Micron, again; China launches chip dumping probe; Mitsubishi expands opsec empire; and more! Criminals appear to be moving cyber-scam centers to vulnerable countries.
Why You Should Never Scan A QR Code To Pay For Parking
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 02:45
The latest QR-enabled heist involves parking payments, and it has been spotted in major cities from Los Angeles to Denver.
AI-Powered Villager Pen Testing Tool Hits 11,000 PyPI Downloads Amid Abuse Concerns
The Hacker News - 15 Sep 2025 14:42
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered penetration testing tool linked to a China-based company has attracted nearly 11,000 downloads on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository, raising concerns that it could be r...
Avatars for Astronaut Health to Fly on NASAs Artemis II
NASA Breaking news - 15 Sep 2025 13:56
NASA announced a trailblazing experiment that aims to take personalized medicine to new heights. The experiment is part of a strategic plan to gather valuable scientific data during the Artemis II mission, enabling NASA ...
China turns the screws on Nvidia with antitrust probe
The Register - 15 Sep 2025 13:30
Chip giant accused of breaching conditions of $6.9B Mellanox takeover China has dealt Nvidia another blow, finding the chipmaker in violation of the country's anti-monopoly Law and escalating a long-running regulator...
HiddenGh0st, Winos and kkRAT Exploit SEO, GitHub Pages in Chinese Malware Attacks
The Hacker News - 15 Sep 2025 13:17
Chinese-speaking users are the target of a search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign that uses fake software sites to distribute malware. "The attackers manipulated search rankings with SEO plugins and regi...
UK and US firms announce deals in new 'golden age' of nuclear power ahead of Trump visit
Sky News - 15 Sep 2025 02:01
The prime minister has hailed a new "golden age" of nuclear power as British and US companies announce five new commercial deals, ahead of the US president's state visit this week.
Apple's Mac Mini M4 has dropped to its lowest price on Amazon - how to get $100 off
ZDNet - 16 Sep 2025 01:58
Amazon has lowered the price on every single M4 Mac Mini build, with the base model currently selling for just under $500.
9to5Mac Daily: September 15, 2025 - iPhone 17 demand, Siri leadership changes
9 to 5 Mac - 16 Sep 2025 01:40
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Apple Pay Adds Affirm and Klarna for In-Store Purchases
The Mac Observer - 16 Sep 2025 01:39
Apple Pay users in the U.S. and UK can now use Affirm and Klarna to split in-store purchases into flexible payment plans. Until now, Apple Pay supported these services only for online and in-app checkouts. The update ext...
A volcano erased an islands plants. Their DNA revealed how life starts over
Science Daily - 16 Sep 2025 01:33
Volcanic eruptions on the remote island of Nishinoshima repeatedly wipe the land clean, giving scientists a rare chance to study lifes earliest stages. Researchers traced the genetic origins of an extinct purslane popula...
The Tesla Blade Runner 2049 AI Lawsuit Just Hit an Interesting Snag
Gizmodo - 16 Sep 2025 01:30
Some claims have been dismissed in the suit, which also involves Warner Bros., about imagery used at a 2024 Tesla event-but there's no resolution yet.
Vibe Coding Has Turned Senior Devs Into 'AI Babysitters'
Slashdot - 16 Sep 2025 01:20
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Carla Rover once spent 30 minutes sobbing after having to restart a project she vibe coded. Rover has been in the industry for 15 years, mainly working as a web develo...
Why (And When) Did Most Car Brands Switch To Plastic Oil Pans?
Slash Gear - 16 Sep 2025 01:15
If you buy a newer car, chances are you'll discover it's been made with a plastic oil pan instead of a metal one. Here's what led to that change.
Narwal Freo X Ultra sale: Keep your floors clean and your wallet fatter
Android Authority - 16 Sep 2025 01:14
This is the robot vacuum and mop combo I personally use, and still love.
Is fingerprint security really safe? Here are the risks, benefits, and alternatives
Android Central - 16 Sep 2025 01:11
Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
PSA: Your Samsung Galaxy phone has a security update you should install right now
Mashable - 16 Sep 2025 01:02
Samsung issued an urgent security update, which fixes a bug that would allow attackers to take over your phone.
The Long Walk Star Garrett Wareing on His Characters Big Surprise
Gizmodo - 16 Sep 2025 01:00
The Stephen King adaptation directed by Francis Lawrence ('The Hunger Games' series) is in theaters now.
iOS 26 CarPlay Widgets Explained: How To Use Them
The Mac Observer - 16 Sep 2025 01:00
CarPlay has become an essential part of the iPhone driving experience, giving you navigation, music, and communication tools without touching your phone. With iOS 26, Apple introduced a new generation of CarPlay widgets ...
The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is on sale for less than $1,000
Mashable - 16 Sep 2025 01:00
As of Sept. 15, you can save $200 on the usually $1,199 15-inch MacBook Air if you grab it on sale at Amazon.
A Rover To Mine Martian Volcanoes
Universe Today - 16 Sep 2025 00:48
Different parts of Mars have different advantages and disadvantages when it comes to their available resources, just like Earth. The polar caps are likely the most valuable in terms of their water content, which will be ...