Month: June 2023
The BlackCat ransomware gang is now threatening to leak stolen Reddit data
Back in February, Reddit disclosed a “security incident” that saw attackers gain unauthorized access to “some internal documents, code, and some internal business systems” after the theft of an employee’s credentials via a successful phishing scam. Now, the ransomware group behind the attack, known as BlackCat/ALPHV, claims to have 80GB…
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This new malware is proving quite popular… and dangerous
A new stealer malware is on the rise, designed to obtain user credentials to help attackers penetrate specific environments and obtain other information of financial value. The strain, which is being referred to as Mystic Stealer, has been explored in detail jointly by Zscaler and InQuest, following a surge in…
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Introducing TopScan: The ultimate automotive diagnostic tool for car enthusiasts and technicians
TOPDON, a leading provider of automotive diagnostic solutions, has launched its latest product, TopScan. Designed to meet the needs of both automotive DIYers and professional technicians, TopScan revolutionizes the way car diagnostics are performed. It’s a powerful and versatile diagnostic tool that offers an array of features and benefits for…
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Amazon insists striking delivery drivers don’t really work for Amazon
On Thursday, Motherboard reported that Amazon delivery drivers in Palmdale, California have gone on strike, a first for the company. The drivers, who unionized with the Teamsters in April and were recognized by Amazon “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) Battle-Tested Strategies in May, are demanding better pay and improved safety conditions.…
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Spotify does nothing as Joe Rogan peddles vaccine misinformation
After Baylor microbiology professor and public health advocate Peter Hotez, MD Ph.D. tweeted out a Motherboard article about Spotify’s lack of moderation of Joe Rogan’s misinformation after a podcast episode with guest Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Rogan challenged him to debate Robert F Kennedy, Jr, proposing a $100,000 donation to…
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Hitting the Books: Why AI won’t be taking our cosmology jobs
The problem with studying the universe around us is that it is simply too big. The stars overhead remain too far away to interact with directly, so we are relegated to testing our theories on the formation of the galaxies based on observable data. Simulating these celestial bodies on computers…
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