Though the big social media platforms claim to have made progress, researcher alleges little has been achieved, and it’s still possible to disseminate false information
#DEFCON: Hacking RFID Attendance Systems with a Time Turner
Student researcher reveals how it could be possible to hack an attendance system remotely and also change the responses that other students provide
#DEFCON: Ransomware Moves from Nuisance to Scourge
A panel of experts debate what needs to be done to combat the increasing growth and impact of ransomware
#DEFCON: A Bad eBook Can Take Over Your Kindle (or Worse)
Reading isn’t always good for you, as a hacker reveals that a malicious eBook could potentially lead to a very bad day for a victim
Disney Employees Among Those Arrested in Child Abuse Sting
Three Disney workers were among 17 suspects arrested in Florida’s Operation Child Protector
US Imprisons Drone Whistleblower
NSA analyst who leaked details of drone strikes carried out under Obama gets 45-month sentence
Data Breach at University of Kentucky
Flawed server exposes email addresses of more than 355,000 students and teaching staff
‘Drunk as a clam’: How to say you’ve had too much to drink in Spanish
Many languages have original and funny expressions to refer to the act of being under the influence, and Spanish is no exception to this.
The tricks some bars and restaurants in Spain use to overcharge you (and how to avoid them)
Spain is a relatively well-priced country to enjoy a meal out, but there are numerous sneaky tricks some establishments use to squeeze extra money out of customers, sometimes illegally.
Apple Announces New Machine Learning-led Child Safety Features
Apple’s new features are designed to protect children from child abuse materials