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Hey, guys! Took a quick break from top sellers for the NSale madness, but were back on a regular schedule. I honestly missed going through the pieces and little things that you guys grabbed this mont… [+10047 chars]
What's even worse than getting demoted? Jail time for hacking your employer.
After a total wait even longer than his prison sentence and being convicted in March, former software developer Davis Lu has finally been sentenced for a malware kill switch scheme he deployed in 201… [+1932 chars]
Bus Pirate is nearly a household name in the hardware hacking world. The first version came out way back in 2008, and there have been several revisions since then. You can buy pre-built Bus Pirate …
Bus Pirate is nearly a household name in the hardware hacking world. The first version came out way back in 2008, and there have been several revisions since then. You can buy pre-built Bus Pirate de… [+1498 chars]
Flipper One Rumors Suggest a Pocket Computer With ‘Hacking Tools’ That Governments Can’t BanThe Flipper Zero became famous for two things: looking like a toy dolphin and getting banned by governments who were terrified it might unlock their...
The Flipper Zero became famous for two things: looking like a toy dolphin and getting banned by governments who were terrified it might unlock their cars. If you missed that particular internet drama… [+4899 chars]
If you’re a Gmail user, you need to be particularly careful right now as criminals are currently targeting Gmail accounts. Hackers from a group called ShinyHunters were recently able to gain access to Google’s Salesforce database systems, reports Forbes.
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Initial reports of attempted attacks have already been seen on Reddit, which are likely related to the data leak. Users describe how alleged Google employees have contacted them by phone to inform th… [+627 chars]
On Friday, VanEck, asset manager and cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, announced a new filing for a spot Solana ETF backed by JitoSOL with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks a significant change from other crypto ETFs …
On Friday, VanEck, asset manager and cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, announced a new filing for a spot Solana ETF backed by JitoSOL with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (S… [+2892 chars]
One of the weirdest comedies of the 2000s still got it.
I recently rewatched Napoleon Dynamite for the first time in years and was reminded that comedy is one of the trickiest genres to age gracefully. What has audiences rolling in the aisles one decade o… [+8819 chars]
Mirai-based Gayfemboy botnet resurfaces, evolving to target systems worldwide; Fortinet researchers provided details about the new campaign. FortiGuard Labs researchers tracked a new Gayfemboy botnet campaign, the malware exploits known flaws in DrayTek, TP-L…
IoT under siege: The return of the Mirai-based Gayfemboy Botnet
FortiGuard Labs researchers tracked a new Gayfemboy botnet campaign, the malware exploits known flaws in DrayTek, TP-Link, Raisecom, a… [+4027 chars]
For incentives remember the three Fs – finance, fame, and fixing it
feature Thirty years ago, Netscape kicked off the first commercial bug bounty program. Since then, companies large and small have bought into the idea, with mixed results.…
feature Thirty years ago, Netscape kicked off the first commercial bug bounty program. Since then, companies large and small have bought into the idea, with mixed results.
Bug bounties seem simple: … [+10578 chars]
New research suggests an amino acid, cysteine, may help in weight loss. Yale scientists found that removing cysteine prompts fat burning. Calorie restriction benefits may stem from lowering cysteine. Mice lacking cysteine saw rapid weight loss. Human data hin…
Obesity and related metabolic diseases are among the biggest health challenges of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide and driving up risks of diabetes, heart disease, and reduced lifespa… [+3607 chars]
Published on August 24, 2025 4:19 AM GMTThese are some research notes on whether we could reduce AI takeover risk by cooperating with unaligned AIs. I think the best and most readable public writing on this topic is “Making deals with early schemers”, so if y…
These are some research notes on whether we could reduce AI takeover risk by cooperating with unaligned AIs. I think the best and most readable public writing on this topic is Making deals with early… [+75954 chars]
Published on August 24, 2025 4:19 AM GMTThese are some research notes on whether we could reduce AI takeover risk by cooperating with unaligned AIs. I think the best and most readable public writing on this topic is “Making deals with early schemers”, so if y…
These are some research notes on whether we could reduce AI takeover risk by cooperating with unaligned AIs. I think the best and most readable public writing on this topic is Making deals with early… [+76025 chars]
If there’s one skill that every modern professional should invest in, it’s digital marketing. Whether you're a fresher, job seeker, aspiring entrepreneur, or career switcher, the ability to reach global audiences, analyze real data, and turn strategies into r…
If there’s one skill that every modern professional should invest in, it’s digital marketing. Whether you're a fresher, job seeker, aspiring entrepreneur, or career switcher, the ability to reach glo… [+7817 chars]
Discover how Unifi Voucher Manager streamlines guest Wi-Fi access for Unifi users, offering a fast, simple interface for generating and managing vouchers without compromising network security.
Got friends coming over? The first thing I do is write down the Wi-Fi password on a piece of paper. You know the drill. Guests walk in, get comfortable, and the first question is invariably about the… [+5045 chars]
The tech giant is required to regularly provide U.S. officials with its plan for keeping government data safe from hacking. Yet a copy of Microsoft’s security plan obtained by ProPublica makes no reference to the company’s China-based operations.
Located on the campus of Stanford University and in Washington, DC, the Hoover Institution is the nations preeminent research center dedicated to generating policy ideas that promote economic prosper… [+62 chars]
AI-powered SQL injection testing tool with multiple AI providers
An AI-powered wrapper around SQLMap that makes SQL injection testing more accessible and automated.
Features
<ul><li>AI-assisted SQL injection testing</li><li>Automated result analysis and next ste… [+7592 chars]
Keeping a single amino acid in check could be critical in promoting weight loss as part of the body's typical metabolic processes, according to a new study.
Keeping a single amino acid in check could be critical in promoting weight loss as part of the body's typical metabolic processes, according to a new study.
Led by researchers from multiple institut… [+2840 chars]
A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Murky Panda (Silk Typhoon) exploits trusted relationships in cloud environments to gain initial access to the networks and data of downstream customers. [...]
A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Murky Panda (Silk Typhoon) exploits trusted relationships in cloud environments to gain initial access to the networks and data of downstream customer… [+4851 chars]
Jito announced the filing of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based entirely on Solana liquid staking tokens in a partnership with VanEck. According to an Aug. 22 announcement, the filing represents months of collaborative regulatory outreach between Jito and Va…
Jito announced the filing of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based entirely on Solana liquid staking tokens in a partnership with VanEck.
According to an Aug. 22 announcement, the filing represents mo… [+3457 chars]
Noah Michael Urban, the 20-year-old hacker from the notorious Scattered Spider group, was sentenced to 10 years in…
Noah Michael Urban, the 20-year-old hacker from the notorious Scattered Spider group, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Learn about his SIM swapping and phishing crimes that stole millions in cryp… [+3085 chars]
Lucy's hacking fighting style fits well within the Guilty Gear universe.
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Lucy's hacking fighting style fits well within the Guilty Gear universe.
Lucy, a supporting character from the Netflix show Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, is now available as a guest character in the fighting game Guilty Gear Strive.
There isn't much backstory as to how Lucy w… [+1587 chars]
Celebrity social media accounts were hacked yet again Thursday to promote an apparent pump-and-dump Solana meme coin scheme.
In brief
<ul><li>Official Instagram accounts for Michael Jackson, Adele, and Future were apparently hijacked to promote a meme coin. </li><li>The token, named after a clothing brand and record label… [+2315 chars]
Something mysterious is happening to the popular Linux distro's website. Here's what we know so far.
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<ul><li>All Arch Linux sites are under attack.</li><li>No one knows why … [+3173 chars]
INTERPOL arrested 1,209 cybercriminals in 18 African nations seizing $97.4M, and dismantling 11,432 malicious infrastructures. INTERPOL announced the result of the second phase of ongoing law enforcement Operation Serengeti (June to August 2025) that led to 1…
Operation Serengeti 2.0: INTERPOL nabs 1,209 cybercriminals in Africa, seizes $97M
INTERPOL announced the result of the second phase of ongoing law enforcement Operation Serengeti (June to August 20… [+1944 chars]
