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Nearly 800 Malicious npm Packages Deliver Cross-Platform RAT and Infostealer
The Hacker News - 8 Aug 2026 00:18
A cluster of nearly 800 malicious packages has been published to the npm registry as part of a new campaign designed to deliver cross-platform malware targeting Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. "These packages appear...
Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9
SPACE.com - 8 Aug 2026 14:00
Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.
New CSS Attacks Can Break Webmail Defenses to Steal Passwords and Tokens
The Hacker News - 8 Aug 2026 13:33
New research shows content inside an email can escape its message boundary and interfere with the webmail interface. Across attack chains spanning Outlook, Gmail, Fastmail, Proton Mail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail, the tech...
South Korean satellite spots SpaceX lunar impact
The Register - 8 Aug 2026 11:46Critical One-Click Vulnerability in Atlassians Rovo AI Exposed Enterprise Data
SecurityWeek - 8 Aug 2026 11:30
The RovoBlast attack method identified by Varonis researchers could have been exploited to steal Confluence, Jira and SharePoint data. The post Critical One-Click Vulnerability in Atlassians Rovo AI Exposed Enterprise Da...
Silk Might Be The Reason 6G Internet Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
BGR - 8 Aug 2026 09:17
6G internet is coming for us whether we like it or not, but its arrival may be hastened by an upgrade to the network powered not by glass, but silk.
Europe readies for solar eclipse dip in power generation
Phys.org - 8 Aug 2026 08:40
European energy operators are braced for next week's solar eclipse, which is expected to cause a temporary dip in power generation, and have taken steps to keep electricity flowing to businesses and consumers, an ind...
Slashdot Reader Builds a Photo-Verification App for iPhones
Slashdot - 8 Aug 2026 23:57
Long-time Slashdot reader BrianFagioli is announcing that he's released a new iPhone app that creates a cryptographic witness for photos without uploading the original image. The app hashes the file, signs the hash u...
Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain
Science Daily - 8 Aug 2026 23:50
An intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural pain relief. Participants also showed brain conn...
5 Air Conditioner Brands Owned By Bosch
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2026 23:45
To say that Bosch is a giant in the world of electrical and electronic devices is an understatement. What are some air conditioning brands that Bosch owns?
Stress can scramble your brains internal GPS, MRI study finds
Science Daily - 8 Aug 2026 23:21
Stress may literally scramble the brains internal GPS. Researchers found that cortisol, a hormone released during stress, made people significantly worse at navigating a virtual environment and disrupted the precise acti...
A 12-Year Old From Scotland Created A Life-Saving Solar Invention
BGR - 8 Aug 2026 23:17
Big inventions don't have to come from big names or big companies, sometimes it just takes a 12-year-old who wants to do the right thing and help.
Sideloading Android Auto apps comes with some hidden drawbacks
Pocket-lint - 8 Aug 2026 23:00
I'm not saying you shouldn't, but it may be more trouble than it's worth.
How Does Your Car Know When The Speed Limit Changes?
Slash Gear - 8 Aug 2026 22:45
Some newer cars can actually update drivers when the speed limit changes on a road, but how does the car know that the speed limit has changed?
Hall Effect Sensors Aren't Just For Gaming - Here's How They Work
BGR - 8 Aug 2026 22:17
If you've spent time shopping for a new controller in the past few years, you've heard of the Hall effect, but what is it, and what is it used for?
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Mashable - 8 Aug 2026 22:00
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New Orleans Will Use AI To Answer 911 Calls Instead of a Human
Slashdot - 8 Aug 2026 21:57
"If you call 911 in New Orleans, you may hear the sound of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent answering your call instead of a human voice," reports the Shreveport Times: The Orleans Parish Communication Distr...
3 Audio Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Bose
BGR - 8 Aug 2026 21:47
Bose owns more than its own speakers and headphones. Here are three premium audio brands now under its umbrella following a major acquisition.
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the US
TechCrunch - 8 Aug 2026 21:24
AI has already had a significant impact on Amazons carbon emissions, which it reported were up 16% last year - the wrong direction for a company that pledged to eliminate its carbon emissions by 2040.
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
TechCrunch - 8 Aug 2026 21:24
As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.
iOS 27: The easiest beta to forget about
9 to 5 Mac - 8 Aug 2026 21:23
Weve had iOS 27 in our hands for about two months now. Of course, its a beta - and the public release wont be hitting for another 4-6 weeks. That said, despite the fact that Ive been running a beta on my phone for the pa...
Two-Factor Authentication Is No Longer As Safe Thanks To This Cybersecurity Trick
BGR - 8 Aug 2026 21:17
Two-factor authentication is supposed to be the number one way to keep hackers out of your sensitive accounts, but now that doesn't even seem good enough.