RapperBot Crew Drops DDoS/CryptoJacking Botnet Collab
Cryptomining is a logical partner for an existing IoT-focused DDoS botnet, so the RapperBot authors customized XMRig to make it happen.
News & Updates
Elon Claims Voice and Video Calls are ‘Coming Soon’ to Twitter
If you believe Elon Musk, Twitter is getting a suite of new capabilities, any minute now. The social media CEO said in a Tuesday night tweet that a first version of encrypted messaging would be released on his platform Wednesday. “Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication…
Good Omens Season 2 Will Be Available This Summer
After a lot of talking around the burning bush, Good Omens season two will premiere on July 28. The comedy, which was originally suspected to be a limited series due to the fact that there was only one book published, was such a hit with audiences that Prime Video greenlit a second season—with Neil Gaiman’s…
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Hijacking Barack, Elon, and Kim K’s Twitter Accounts
A man accused of hacking Twitter accounts in a Bitcoin scheme pleaded guilty on Tuesday for his role in cyber stalking and computer hacking that exploited numerous high-profile social media accounts. Joseph James O’Connor, 23, was extradited to the U.S. from Spain last month where he awaited trial for harassing,…
Influencer Cooked Her Own Cartilage in Bolognese Sauce and Ate It
What’s one to do with pieces of the body removed during surgery? In general, most of us don’t have to consider that question, as hospitals don’t usually hand off the human tissue, bones, or medical instruments that doctors remove in the operating room. Some patients, however, make the decision to take the pieces of…
Security
FBI Disables Russian Malware
Reuters is reporting that the FBI “had identified and disabled malware wielded by Russia’s FSB security service against an undisclosed
The Sleepless Author Victor Manibo Announces His Next Sci-Fi Thriller: Escape Velocity
After the success of his riveting debut, The Sleepless, author Victor Manibo has another intriguing sci-fi tale incoming: Escape Velocity, a murder mystery set in a space hotel, which sounds like an irresistible combination. io9 is thrilled to be announcing Escape Velocity—which will release April 23, 2024—with an…
Uber Users Can Now Book Flights in the UK
If you can book a car, you can book a plane. In its quest to dominate every step of your trip planning process, ride-hailing and food ordering tech giant Uber has unveiled a new feature for its UK users: flight booking.
Cybersecurity Tools
Cactus Ransomware Infiltrates Networks by Exploiting VPN Flaws
Researchers warn Cactus Ransomware exploits VPN Flaws to compromise networks and encrypts itself to avoid detection. The new ransomware strain targets large commercial entities that use remote access services and scans after unpatched vulnerabilities for initial access. How Is Cactus Ransomware Different? Much like other ransomware, Cactus also employs double extortion tactics to steal sensitive […]
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Judge Tells Jack Dorsey’s Block It’s Allowed to Make ‘Terrible’ Decisions Like Buying Tidal
The courts have reaffirmed big tech businesses’ rights to be incredibly bullheaded, braindead, erroneous, and just plain old dumb, as long as they at least think they’re making the right move. That’s good news for Jack Dorsey and his fintech company Block, which managed to fight off a shareholder lawsuit for its 2021…