Author: Zach_Wilson
An Okta login bug bypassed checking passwords on some long usernames
On October 30, 2024, a vulnerability was internally identified in generating the cache key for AD/LDAP DelAuth. The Bcrypt algorithm was used to generate the cache key where we hash a combined string of userId + username + password. During specific conditions, this could allow users to authenticate by only…
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Some iPhone 14 Plus phones have a camera issue, but Apple may fix it for free
Apple announced a new service program to fix iPhone 14 Plus phones that have rear cameras that won’t show a preview. Apple has determined that the rear camera on a very small percentage of iPhone 14 Plus devices may exhibit no preview. Affected devices were manufactured between April 10, 2023 to April…
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Hyundai’s cutesy Inster EV doesn’t need to be quick
The reviews for Hyundai’s little electric SUV that could are trickling in, and it’s clear that the Inster is a delightful way to move about town — regardless of its lack of quickness compared to other similarly-sized EVs. The Inster’s top speed for the long-range version is about 93 miles…
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Fortnite kicked off its remixed Chapter 2 season with a Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice concert
Fortnite is rewinding the clock once again. After a bit of teasing, Epic is about to kick off a new period in the battle royale game dubbed The Remix: Chapter 2 — and it’s not only looking back in time, it’s integrating music in an ambitious new way. The launch…
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Meta AI researchers give robots a sense of touch and we’re getting all the creepy feels
AI has given robots the ability to ‘hear’ and ‘see’ the world to understand human orders and carry out tasks better, but Meta’s AI researchers are now testing ways to let robots mimic the sense of touch, too. The Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) division of Meta has just debuted a…
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Bose is taking up to 40 percent off headphones ahead of Black Friday
Well, the early Black Friday deals took less than a day to begin. Amazon, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and a number of other major retailers have officially begun running their holiday promotions in anticipation of the annual shopping event, though few of them are offering discounts as steep as Bose. For…
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