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Suspected creeps behind DanaBot malware that hit 300K+ computers revealed
The Register - 23 May 2025 03:31
And the associated fraud'n'spy botnet is about to be shut down The US Department of Justice has unsealed indictments against 16 people accused of spreading and using the DanaBot remote-control malware that infected more ...
Fire Breaks Out at a Data Center Leased by Elon Musk's X
Wired - 23 May 2025 01:42
The fire department said a room with batteries contributed to the blaze at a building leased by Elon Musk's X near Portland, Oregon.
NASA revives 'dead' thrusters on Voyager 1 after two decades of inactivity
Fox News - 23 May 2025 00:42
NASA's Voyager 1, launched in 1977, explores interstellar space. Antenna upgrades in Australia will enhance communication for future lunar missions.
X is recovering after a data center outage
Engadget - 23 May 2025 21:00'Mickey 17' starts streaming on HBO Max today, and you absolutely need to watch this underrated sci-fi romp
SPACE.com - 23 May 2025 19:00
Robert Pattinson plays an expendable laborer in Bong Joon Ho's satirical sci-fi comedy, which hits HBO Max today.
Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones, but your Android phone isn't safe either
Android Authority - 23 May 2025 15:33
There's nothing really stopping the tariffs from including all imported Android phones within its ambit too.
ViciousTrap Uses Cisco Flaw to Build Global Honeypot from 5,300 Compromised Devices
The Hacker News - 23 May 2025 14:49
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that a threat actor codenamed ViciousTrap has compromised nearly 5,300 unique network edge devices across 84 countries and turned them into a honeypot-like network. The threat act...
Kentucky's Bitcoin Boom Has Gone Bust
Wired - 23 May 2025 13:00
In the US state's coal country, crypto mining was supposed to bring renewal. Now mines are powering down, and investors are hoping AI-powered data centers will fill the void.
300 Servers and €3.5M Seized as Europol Strikes Ransomware Networks Worldwide
The Hacker News - 23 May 2025 12:45
As part of the latest "season" of Operation Endgame, a coalition of law enforcement agencies have taken down about 300 servers worldwide, neutralized 650 domains, and issued arrest warrants against 20 targets. Operation ...
Soundcore demos AI-powered translation tech at Microsoft Build 2025
Digital Trends - 23 May 2025 02:06
In a showcase of where audio tech is headed, Soundcore, the premium sub-brand of Anker Innovations, took the stage at this week with its AI-enhanced wireless earbuds front and center. The demonstration put generative and...
OnlyFans Is Reportedly in Talks to Sell Off Its Porn Empire
Gizmodo - 23 May 2025 01:27
The platform may be headed for new ownership soon.
Firefox Maker Mozilla Discontinues Pocket and Fakespot to Focus on Browser
Mac Rumors - 23 May 2025 01:14
Mozilla today said that it is shutting down Pocket, the read-it-later service that allows users to save articles, videos, and webpages to view later. The company also plans to end work on Fakespot, a browser extension an...
The FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Engadget - 23 May 2025 00:52WHOOP's new high-end fitness tracker is just straight-up dying all over the place
Android Authority - 23 May 2025 23:57
As if the whole upgrade-promise scandal wasn't concerning enough, now WHOOP's got a fresh problem on its hands.
Trump Adds Samsung to Tariff Threat, Says Apple Not Alone
The Mac Observer - 23 May 2025 23:51
Trump Adds Samsung to Tariff Threat, Says Apple Not Alone President Donald Trump said Friday that his proposed 25% tariff on foreign-made Apple iPhones will also apply to Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers that b...
Our Solar System May Have a New Dwarf Planet Orbiting Even Farther Than Pluto
Discover - 23 May 2025 23:50
Learn about the recently discovered trans-Neptunian object that may eventually join Pluto as a dwarf planet, found at the edge of our solar system.
I'm a laptop expert and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I'd scoop up
ZDNet - 23 May 2025 23:46
Memorial Day weekend deals are here. Shop hefty laptop savings on Dell, Asus, Apple, and more.
How the Non-Essential Spleen Could Regenerate Vital Organs Inside the Body
Discover - 23 May 2025 23:45
Scientists are repurposing this once non-essential organ to grow life-saving tissues on demand and from inside the body.
Hackers use AI TikTok videos to trick users into installing malware
BGR - 23 May 2025 23:43
Just as Google announced Chrome would let you change compromised passwords automatically, we learned of another huge login credentials dump that made its way online. … The post Hackers use AI TikTok videos to trick use...
Mystery Fossils of Fierce, Prehistoric Marine Predator with a 40-Foot Neck Identified
Discover - 23 May 2025 23:35
Learn why researchers identified some of North America's most famous fossils as Traskasaura sandrae.
Forget streaming; this upcoming Android wants to full-on emulate your favorite PC games
Android Authority - 23 May 2025 23:32
The REDMAGIC 10S Pro will launch on Monday, and the company just revealed that it will include a built-in PC emulator.
A Brief Guide to the Rani, the Diva Time Lady Villainess of 'Doctor Who'
Gizmodo - 23 May 2025 23:30
The latest returning villain in 'Doctor Who' has a short history, but one that's made her an icon to fans.