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iPhone Coruna virus: possible US government hacking toolset spreading via black market
AppleInsider - 4 Mar 2026 02:38
If your iPhone is running an outdated version of iOS, you may have 23 vulnerabilities that can be exploited by highly sophisticated toolkit being sold to bad actors.Update to iOS 26 to avoid a sophisticated hacking toolk...
Altman Reportedly Tells Staff OpenAI Wants Another Classified Contract. This Time with NATO
Gizmodo - 4 Mar 2026 03:17
The AI giant is in the middle of a consumer backlash after it made a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Google and iVerify reveal government-grade iPhone exploit kit spreading to hackers
9 to 5 Mac - 4 Mar 2026 01:02
Googles Threat Intelligence Group and security company iVerify have shared details about Coruna, an exploit kit that chains multiple vulnerabilities to target iPhones running older iOS versions. Here are the details. mor...
Amazon Web Services Confirms Damage After Middle East Drone Strikes
CNET - 4 Mar 2026 00:18
The strikes in Bahrain and the UAE caused structural damage, disrupted power delivery and, in some cases, sparked fires and caused water damage.
149 Hacktivist DDoS Attacks Hit 110 Organizations in 16 Countries After Middle East Conflict
The Hacker News - 4 Mar 2026 22:51
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a surge in retaliatory hacktivist activity following the U.S.-Israel coordinated military campaign against Iran, codenamed Epic Fury and Roaring Lion. "The hacktivist threat i...
Kaspersky dismisses claims Coruna iPhone exploit kit is connected to NSA-linked operation
The Register - 4 Mar 2026 14:18
Follows suggestions iPhone-pwning toolset bears hallmarks of zero-days that targeted Russian diplomats Russian cybersecurity outfit Kaspersky is waving away claims that an iPhone exploit kit recently uncovered by Google ...
NIMBY pushback begins to bite US datacenter buildout
The Register - 4 Mar 2026 14:00
New capacity under construction falls for first time since 2020 as permitting, zoning, and power hurdles mount New datacenter capacity under construction in primary US markets declined in the second half of 2025, as comm...
Reheating Leftovers 101: Experts Explain How to Keep Microplastics Out of Your Meal
CNET - 4 Mar 2026 13:30
I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics enter our food and body.
NASA is overhauling its Artemis program. What does that mean for humanity's return to the moon?
SPACE.com - 4 Mar 2026 13:00
In a major shakeup of the Artemis program, NASA is adding more missions to its timeline to land astronauts on the moon in 2028.
TikTok won't add end-to-end encryption to DMs
Engadget - 4 Mar 2026 12:34Early benchmarks show the likely performance gains of the iPad Airs new M4 chip
9 to 5 Mac - 4 Mar 2026 03:29
As it usually happens when new Apple products are about to hit the shelves, early Geekbench benchmark results are already making the rounds. Heres how two results credited to the M4 iPad Air turned out. more
Trump Lashes Out at Banks Over Contentious Crypto Bill
Gizmodo - 4 Mar 2026 01:18
The Genius Act is being threatened and undermined by the Banks, and that is unacceptable - We are not going to allow it, the president wrote.
OpenAI Is Developing an Alternative To GitHub
Slashdot - 4 Mar 2026 01:00
OpenAI is reportedly developing a code-hosting platform that could compete with GitHub, The Information reported on Tuesday. "If OpenAI does sell the product, it would mark a bold move by the creator of ChatGPT to co...
5 Cool Retractable Giraffe Tools To Consider Adding To Your Garage
Slash Gear - 4 Mar 2026 23:45
When your garage storage space is limited, you need tools and accessories that can be easily collapsed and stowed away for future use.
Google's Epic Settlement Brings Fortnite Back to Google Play, Plus Broad Dev Discounts
CNET - 4 Mar 2026 23:32
Welcome back, Fortnite: Google is already making improvements to the Google Play Store following last year's Epic Games settlement.
Telus invests in AST SpaceMobile to expand D2D coverage in Canada
Space News - 4 Mar 2026 23:18
Canadian telco Telus has agreed to take a stake in AST SpaceMobile and invest in ground infrastructure needed to connect subscribers to the operators planned direct-to-smartphone constellation. The post Telus invests in ...
AI content in Apple Music can now be labeled, if distributors so choose
AppleInsider - 4 Mar 2026 23:17
AI-generated content in the Apple Music app can now be more easily spotted, but only if record labels and distributors actually label it as such.Apple Music now has optional AI-disclosure tags for distributors and record...
James Cameron Came Up With The Terminator After A Terrifying Dream
BGR - 4 Mar 2026 23:17
James Cameron, famous for his big-budget films spanning a variety of genres, came up with inspiration for "The Terminator" during a bout of illness.
MacBook Neo will warn you if you plug a display into the wrong USB-C port
9 to 5 Mac - 4 Mar 2026 23:16
MacBook Neo is a great laptop for users who almost never use an external display. If you do connect MacBook Neo to a monitor, there are a couple of things to know. more
These $500 Windows Laptops Show the MacBook Neos Competition
Wired - 4 Mar 2026 23:15
They arent as high-end as the MacBook Neo, but these Windows laptops show that Apple has some strong competition.
The New United Airlines Policy That Could Get You Kicked Off a Flight
Gizmodo - 4 Mar 2026 23:08
The airline cited the expansion of Starlink as the reason for the new rule.
Space Force presses case for more personnel and training
Space News - 4 Mar 2026 23:06
At Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, Vice Chief Bratton said Space Force must aggressively increase its end strength and infrastructure The post Space Force presses case for more personnel and training appeared...