Extortionists Target Firms with In-Person USB Attacks
A data-theft gang has escalated its tactics, now targeting businesses directly with USB drives after failed online attempts.
Free Apps Transform Smart TVs into Web-Scraping Proxies
Recent research reveals that certain free apps are covertly utilizing smart TVs to facilitate web scraping, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Oxford University Career Platform Breach Exposes Student Data
A recent breach of Oxford University's CareerConnect platform has compromised the data of students and alumni, marking the second such incident in a month.
Ethereum Hits 13-Month Low Amid Zcash Vulnerability and Bitcoin Decline
Ethereum's price has dropped significantly due to a Zcash bug and a broader market downturn, raising concerns about future price corrections and investor confidence.
NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Achieves Supersonic Flight Milestone
NASA's X-59 aircraft successfully flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, marking a significant step in the Quesst mission aimed at demonstrating quiet supersonic flight.
Major Data Center Project Scaled Back Amid Local Opposition
The ambitious Stratos data center project in Utah has been significantly downsized due to strong community backlash over environmental concerns and transparency issues.
S&P 500 Denies Fast Entry for SpaceX, Impacting AI Firms
The S&P 500 has rejected SpaceX's request for expedited entry, affecting its potential funding and that of other AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
New York Legislates One-Year Moratorium on Data Center Permits
New York lawmakers have passed a bill imposing a one-year moratorium on data center permits, pending Governor Hochul's approval.
NSF Extends Support for MIT’s AI and Physics Institute, Paving New Avenues for Discovery
The National Science Foundation has renewed its commitment to the MIT-led Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions, enhancing its funding and expanding its research horizons.
Nintendo Switch 2: A Year of First-Party Hits
Nintendo's latest console has seen a stellar lineup of first-party games in its inaugural year, showcasing beloved franchises and innovative gameplay.
