Category: Computer Security

TeslaCrypt shuts down and Releases Master Decryption Key

In a surprise ending to the TeslaCrypt ransomware, the malware developers have released the master decryption key for their victims. This means that all victims >>>

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Computer, Security

Galactic ‘gold mine’ explains the origin of nature’s heaviest elements

Source: Galactic ‘gold mine’ explains the origin of nature’s heaviest elements

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Chemistry, Space

SnapChat Is Getting Sued For Allegedly Saving Biometric Data From Face Filters | BlameEbro.com

Source: SnapChat Is Getting Sued For Allegedly Saving Biometric Data From Face Filters | BlameEbro.com

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Computer, Security

New bee robot can perch and then resume flight – UPI.com

Engineers at MIT have designed a tiny bee-like robot capable of pausing mid-flight to perch on a variety of objects before once again taking to >>>

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Gadgetry, Robotics

NRSC Releases Ad Tying Hillary Clinton To Senate Democrats – YouTube

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Editorial, Social

Linux 4.6 is a major release: Here’s what’s new and improved | ZDNet

With better security, improved ARM support, and, oh yes, better gaming hardware support, Linux 4.6 is a major update. Source: Linux 4.6 is a major >>>

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Computer, Operating Systems

Chinese ARM vendor left developer backdoor in kernel for Android, other devices | Ars Technica

Allwinner’s ARM Linux kernel includes “rootmydevice” code that gives apps root. Source: Chinese ARM vendor left developer backdoor in kernel for Android, other devices | >>>

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Computer, Security

US Navy to arm its submarines with ‘Blackwing’ spy drones

Source: US Navy to arm its submarines with ‘Blackwing’ spy drones

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Gadgetry, Military, Robotics

Online tracking: A 1-million-site measurement and analysis

Source: Online tracking: A 1-million-site measurement and analysis

Posted: May 19, 2016 in Computer, Security

HP’s New Jet Fusion 3D Printers Can Print Electronics Inside a Product

HP has announced that they will be releasing their first generation 3D printers by the end of the year. The Multi Jet Fusion Technology allows >>>

Posted: May 19, 2016 in 3D Printers, Gadgetry