Month: December 2023
Humane’s AI Pin will start shipping in March
Humane announced Friday that the AI Pin, its splashy AI-powered wearable, will start shipping in March 2024. People who placed priority orders will get their devices first, and Humane says it will ship orders based on the date of purchase, according to a post on X (formerly Twitter). While Humane…
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Chameleon Android malware disables fingerprint unlock feature to steal your PIN
The dreaded Chameleon Android malware has been upgraded to give attackers the ability to disable the fingerprint unlock feature and steal people’s PIN codes, according to cybersecurity researchers from ThreatFabric. As per the researchers, Chameleon is similar to other banking malware out there, abusing the Android Accessibility Service to steal…
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Steam’s Winter Sale is taking up to 60 percent off some of our favorite games
The ongoing promo offers a great chance to catch up on newer titles, including demon-slaying action RPG Diablo IV ($28 off), the terrific remake of Dead Space ($36 off), and Mortal Kombat 1 ($35 off). Other titles that aren’t as discounted but still well worth a look include GOTY contender…
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New research leads the way to creating cheaper, more practical high-density optical storage
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Wuhan University and the State Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering Science have demonstrated the potential of Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR)-based two-dimensional nanostructures for optical storage. The study, published in Optics Communications, provides another possibility for ultra-high density and high-resolution optical…
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Defense firms targeted with dangerous new malware, Microsoft warns
Iranian state-sponsored hackers are targeting defense contractors worldwide with information-stealing malware, experts at Microsoft have warned. According to the team, a group called APT33 (AKA Peach Sandstorm, HOLMIUM) is going after companies that research and develop military weapons systems and other gear, with a new piece of malware called FalseFont.…
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Insomniac finally responds to hack that leaked ‘Wolverine’ game and more
“We’re both saddened and angered about the recent criminal cyberattack on our studio and the emotional toll it’s taken on our team,” the statement posted on X read. “We have focused inwardly for several days to support each other.” The hack was perpetrated by the Rhysida hacker group, who ransomed…
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