Spyware can come in many forms and is used for multiple reasons. While it’s sometimes used for malicious purposes, it can be used for espionage, surveillance and other forms of non-malicious activities. Recently, it has been discovered that spyware is being used to steal Iranian user data via an infected Virtual Private Network (VPN) installer.… Continue reading Spyware found stealing Iranian user data via infected VPN installer
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Noon Energy brings Mars tech down to Earth with carbon-oxygen battery system
For centuries, humans have dreamed of visiting other worlds, and with the help of technology, that dream is finally becoming a reality. The Mars missions have advanced our understanding of space exploration, and these developments are now being applied to our home planet. Noon Energy, a planetary-scale energy startup, has developed a revolutionary carbon-oxygen battery… Continue reading Noon Energy brings Mars tech down to Earth with carbon-oxygen battery system
Linguists Have Officially Dubbed ‘-Ussy’ as Word of the Year
Americans have been using the suffix “-ussy” for some time, but linguists have officially dubbed it the Word of the Year for 2020. The suffix can be used to express a variety of sentiments, including comfort, friendliness and affection. As the world grapples with an increasingly complex and uncertain landscape amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,… Continue reading Linguists Have Officially Dubbed ‘-Ussy’ as Word of the Year
A fifth of passwords used by federal agency cracked in security audit
An audit of government data security has revealed that a fifth of all passwords used by federal agencies are vulnerable to being cracked. The Federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted the study, which found that 18 percent of passwords used by federal agencies are “easy to guess or easily obtained,” putting those agencies at risk… Continue reading A fifth of passwords used by federal agency cracked in security audit
QuickVid uses AI to generate short-form videos, complete with voiceovers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has taken the world by storm, and it’s now being used in the realm of video content. QuickVid is a revolutionary new platform that uses AI to automatically generate high-quality, short-form videos with professionally produced voiceovers. The process of creating videos with QuickVid is incredibly simple and quick. All users have… Continue reading QuickVid uses AI to generate short-form videos, complete with voiceovers
Swatters used Ring cameras to livestream attacks, taunt police, prosecutors say
In a disturbing trend of hacker attacks being broadcasted live on the internet, criminals have been recently leveraging Ring cameras to stream nefarious activities. Ring is a home security system which provides users with doorbell cameras and other equipment that are wirelessly connected to the internet. These hackers, called “swatters”, have been installing malicious software… Continue reading Swatters used Ring cameras to livestream attacks, taunt police, prosecutors say
Microsoft discovers Windows/Linux botnet used in DDoS attacks
In a surprising development, Microsoft has recently discovered a Windows/Linux botnet that was being used to perpetrate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on a number of websites. The botnet, dubbed Apophis, was found by Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit while they were conducting an investigation into the activities of a group of hackers going by the aliases… Continue reading Microsoft discovers Windows/Linux botnet used in DDoS attacks
This E Ink ‘Phone’ Is Actually a Pocket-Sized Screen That Wirelessly Connects to Your Real Smartphone
In recent years, technology has become a vital part of everyday life. From smartphones to computers to smartwatches, our world has changed in innumerable ways. But now, one company has brought a new type of device to the market – an “E Ink phone,” a pocket-sized display that wirelessly connects to your real smartphone. This… Continue reading This E Ink ‘Phone’ Is Actually a Pocket-Sized Screen That Wirelessly Connects to Your Real Smartphone