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Kimwolf Android Botnet Ensnares 1.8 Million Devices
SecurityWeek - 19 Dec 2025 11:48
Linked to the Aisuru IoT botnet, Kimwolf was seen launching over 1.7 billion DDoS attack commands and increasing its C&C domains popularity. The post Kimwolf Android Botnet Ensnares 1.8 Million Devices appeared first on ...
Brown University Shooting Suspect Named as Police Probe Possible Links to MIT Professor Murder
IBTimes - 19 Dec 2025 04:12
Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Valente found dead after a multi-state manhunt, as police investigate possible links to the killing of an MIT professor.
UK Actors Vote To Refuse To Be Digitally Scanned In Pushback Against AI
Slashdot - 19 Dec 2025 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Actors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being used by artificial intelligence in a pushback against AI in the arts. Members of the per...
Did Astronomers Just Find a Superkilonova Double Explosion? Maybe.
Universe Today - 19 Dec 2025 01:22
Astronomers may have just seen the first ever superkilonova, a combination of a supernova and a kilonova. These are two very different kinds of stellar explosions, and if this discovery stands, it could change the way sc...
Trump signs sweeping executive order aimed at 'ensuring American space superiority'
SPACE.com - 19 Dec 2025 00:23
On Thursday (Dec. 18), President Donald Trump issued an executive order designed to ensure American space superiority. It calls for the initial construction of a moon base by 2030, among other goals.
WatchGuard Warns of Active Exploitation of Critical Fireware OS VPN Vulnerability
The Hacker News - 19 Dec 2025 16:53
WatchGuard has released fixes to address a critical security flaw in Fireware OS that it said has been exploited in real-world attacks. Tracked as CVE-2025-14733 (CVSS score: 9.3), the vulnerability has been described as...
1,400 years ago, Nubians tattooed their toddlers. Archaeologists are trying to figure out why.
Live Science - 19 Dec 2025 13:00
More than a dozen mummies of kids with facial tattoos were found at an archaeological site in Christian-era Nubia.
Most Parked Domains Now Serving Malicious Content
Slashdot - 19 Dec 2025 13:00
An anonymous reader quotes a report from KrebsOnSecurity: Direct navigation - the act of visiting a website by manually typing a domain name in a web browser - has never been riskier: A new study finds the vast majority ...
Watch South Korean startup Innospace attempt its 1st-ever orbital launch today
SPACE.com - 19 Dec 2025 13:00
The South Korean startup Innospace will attempt its first orbital launch from Brazil's Alcântara Space Center on Friday (Dec. 19), and you can watch the action live.
UK prepares to wave goodbye to 3G telecoms as tri-hard tech retires
The Register - 19 Dec 2025 12:28
Virgin Media the last to go as users of older mobiles warned to upgrade Britain is set to become a post-3G nation as Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) prepares to be the last of the country's mobile networks to switch off its 3...
Japan trials 100-kilowatt laser weapon - it can cut through metal and drones mid-flight
Live Science - 19 Dec 2025 12:00
A new high-power laser system will soon be sent to sea for its first tests under maritime conditions.
Airbus to migrate critical apps to a sovereign Euro cloud
The Register - 19 Dec 2025 11:49
Tech exec admits not dead cert it'll find the right solution Exclusive Airbus is preparing to tender a major contract to migrate mission-critical workloads to a digitally sovereign European cloud - but estimates only...
These Companies Keep Ukraine's Military Drone Operation Afloat
Slash Gear - 19 Dec 2025 11:15
Ukraine makes use of literally hundreds of different domestic military drone and UAV manufacturers to defend its borders during times of conflict.
TikTok owner signs deal to sell US business
BBC - 19 Dec 2025 00:41
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
Roku's Holiday Streaming Deals: Three Months of Free Apple TV, $1 Howdy and More
CNET - 19 Dec 2025 23:58
Black Friday is behind us, but Roku is still offering streaming discounts until early next year.
Strava Yearly Roundup Now Requires $80 Subscription
CNET - 19 Dec 2025 23:56
Strava's Year in Sport is one of many viral yearly summaries, but it's no longer free.
The amazing ASUS ROG Swift Gaming Monitor drops to its record-low price
Android Authority - 19 Dec 2025 23:54
For those who want a gaming monitor with no compromises.
NASA safety panel recommends review of Artemis plans
Space News - 19 Dec 2025 23:53
NASAs safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight. The post NASA safety panel recommends...
These Amazon USB Gadgets Make Perfect Christmas Stocking Stuffers
BGR - 19 Dec 2025 23:40
If you're shopping for some last-minute stocking stuffers before Christmas, these fun USB gadgets will brighten up anyone's day.
Strava Puts Popular 'Year In Sport' Recap Behind an $80 Paywall
Slashdot - 19 Dec 2025 23:40
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Earlier this month, Strava, the popular fitness-tracking app, released its annual "Year in Sport" wrap-up - a cutesy, animated series of graphics summarizing...
The Most Administration Ever
The Atlantic - 19 Dec 2025 23:39
The Epstein files are here, and they are too redacted to satisfy anyone.
12 Affordable Alternatives To Milwaukee's Highest-Rated Power Tools
Slash Gear - 19 Dec 2025 23:30
Milwaukee has earned a reputation for making some of the best power tools on the market, but that doesn't mean you can find other, cheaper, alternatives.