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Cornell Students Aid NASA with Drone Safety in Sky
NASA Breaking news - 7 May 2026 10:00
A team of Cornell University students are turning heads within industry and the federal government with the results of their research into creating a national air transportation management system in which thousands of dr...
Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Exploits ADB to Hijack IoT Devices for DDoS Attacks
The Hacker News - 7 May 2026 01:51
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed a new Mirai-derived botnet that self-identifies as xlabs_v1 and targets internet-exposed devices running Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to enlist them in a network capable of carrying o...
Using AI to click around on a website burns 45x as many tokens as just using APIs
The Register - 7 May 2026 01:04PyPI Packages Deliver ZiChatBot Malware via Zulip APIs on Windows and Linux
The Hacker News - 7 May 2026 14:50
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered three packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that are designed to stealthily deliver a previously unknown malware family calledZiChatBot on Windows and Linux syst...
Google Is Rebranding the Fitbit App to Google Health
Wired - 7 May 2026 14:00
Google is sunsetting Google Fit by years end. While Fitbit remains very much alive, the rebranded Google Health app is your one-stop shop for all things health and fitness.
The Tiny AI Model That Lives Inside the Chrome Browser Hallucinates a Whole Lot
Gizmodo - 7 May 2026 13:45World's First AI-Driven Cyberattack Couldn't Breach OT Systems
Dark Reading - 7 May 2026 13:00
The most sophisticated AI-integrated campaign to date hit a brick wall in the form of a SCADA login screen.
'TrustFall' Exposes Claude Code Execution Risk
Dark Reading - 7 May 2026 13:00
Researchers find malicious repositories can trigger code execution in Claude Code with minimal or no user interaction.
Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Products
SecurityWeek - 7 May 2026 11:24
Successful exploitation of the flaws could lead to code execution, server-side request forgery attacks, and denial-of-service conditions. The post Cisco Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Products appear...
World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
PC World - 7 May 2026 11:00
So many arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. Were all for ditching weak passwords - especially when strengthening your online security only tak...
Extended Reality at ESA opens new pathways for space exploration
ESA - 7 May 2026 10:45
The European Space Agency (ESA) is using Extended Reality (XR) to support training, enhance operations, improve simulation environments, and to bring the wonders of space to the public.
Everyone Should Travel With a Pair of Cheap Wired Headphones (2026)
Wired - 7 May 2026 09:31
Admit it: Its inevitable you will forget to charge your Bluetooth pair.
Sam Altman's Management Style Comes Under the Microscope At OpenAI Trial
Slashdot - 7 May 2026 03:30
Sam Altman's management style came under scrutiny on the seventh day of Elon Musk's high-stakes OpenAI trial, as former OpenAI figures Mira Murati, Shivon Zilis, and Helen Toner took the stand to testify about th...
To Avoid Getting Sick, Our Lab Data Shows You Need This Air Purifier Model
CNET - 7 May 2026 23:58
We placed 12 different air purifier models in a smoke chamber to determine which captures viruses best.
Meet the Fleet: NASA Armstrong Continues Legacy of Flight Research
NASA Breaking news - 7 May 2026 23:45
NASAs home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test missions - continuing the legacy of pioneers like Neil Armstrong. N...
Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-6973 RCE Under Active Exploitation Grants Admin-Level Access
The Hacker News - 7 May 2026 23:25
Ivanti is warning that a new security flaw impacting Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) has been explored in limited attacks in the wild. The high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-6973 (CVSS score: 7.2), is a case of imprope...
Twitch has new penalties for streamers caught viewbotting, CEO says
Engadget - 7 May 2026 23:23
Repeat offenders will be punished with "caps" on their views.
Samsung's Galaxy Watches Could Alert Users Before They Faint
CNET - 7 May 2026 23:22
A clinical study from Korea shows that health monitoring on the Galaxy 6 watch can effectively address problems like vasovagal syncope.
French Prosecutors Want Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino to Face Preliminary Charges
Gizmodo - 7 May 2026 23:21
The probe into Musk and X has officially become a criminal investigation.
This Free Tool Gives Your Headphones An Audiophile-Approved Tune-Up
BGR - 7 May 2026 23:17
When it comes to upgrading your headphone sound, expensive new equipment can make a big difference. Before you blow the budget, though, try this free tool.
A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part I: "Where is Everybody?"
Universe Today - 7 May 2026 23:15
The history of SETI is long and varied, with countless contributions made by some of the most brilliant minds humanity has ever produced. In this series, we will look into the milestones and principles that have led the ...
PCPJack Credential Stealer Exploits 5 CVEs to Spread Worm-Like Across Cloud Systems
The Hacker News - 7 May 2026 23:15
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new credential theft framework dubbed PCPJack that targets exposed cloud infrastructure and ousts any artifacts linked to TeamPCP from the environments. "The tool...