COVID-19 Social Distancing – How to Host a Netflix Party
The COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic is keeping a large number of us isolated in our homes, which is leading to a great deal of boredom for many. Creative ways of socializing online are becoming more normal, as we wait for the situation to
A 19 year old Becomes a Millionaire by Hacking
A Teenager Becomes a Millionaire Through White Hat Hacking: Hacking often refers to the breaching of information without a person’s consent or knowledge. It basically is the unauthorized intrusion into a computer or a network. It can be used to alter or change
New Microsoft AI Chat Bot Won’t Discuss Politics or Religion
AI chat bots aren’t new. We all remember Microsoft’s Tay (press F), the beloved AI Twitter chat bot that went a little haywire when trolls manipulated her. Microsoft now has another, lesser known chat bot that can chat with users on Twitter, Facebook,
What is Alphonso? Game Apps Use Smartphone Mics to Track Users
Gaming apps are widely used on many smart phones as a way to pass the time. Seemingly innocuous, mini games like bowling and pool can be addictive and fun for a variety of users. If you’re not paying close attention, however – you
NSA Hoards Zero Days; Doesn’t Disclose Them all to Vendors
The NSA does not always disclose the zero day vulnerabilities it finds to unprotected vendors. Some security flaws are kept secret “when they can be used to serve a clear national security or law enforcement need” (Wired). The US National Security Agency (NSA)
Gesture Analysis: Could your Movements be Hacked?
Smart phone and tablet developers will need to put better security measures in place to keep hackers and governments out of their devices. Many newer generation devices implement fingerprint readers in place of passcodes, which are often promoted as a stronger security feature.
Snapchat Users in UK Could Face Jail for Saving Pics
In the UK, Snapchat users could face trouble if they take screen shots of their friend’s photos without permission and share them with others. The Government’s culture minister has stated that “anyone who who screenshotted a Snapchat message and shared it with others
LinkNYC – Free WiFi Hubs to be Installed in New York
Yesterday, New York City unveiled it’s first WiFi kiosk outside of a Starbucks, a hub that will allow passerby’s to access free WiFi service that will be funded by advertising. CityBridge plans to replace all payphones with these hubs which will also include USB charging
3D Bioprinting – 3D Printing Human Tissue and Organs
There are many dangers associated with organ transplants. The organ has to match the body. If not, the body could reject the organ making a very dangerous situation for the patient. What if you could just print it? What if you could just
- Coronavirus Concerns: More People Working from Home Means More Employer Tracking
So I’m going to stir up some :poop: , y’all — but bare with me. Generally speaking, I’m of two minds on this subject. On one hand, I’m OK with this. e.g., prior to CommieVirus2020, we would go to work, log on to an employer-provided asset, and commence working. On Employer-provided assets, such as laptops, desktops, servers, etc, … Read more - COVID-19 Social Distancing – How to Host a Netflix Party
The COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic is keeping a large number of us isolated in our homes, which is leading to a great deal of boredom for many. Creative ways of socializing online are becoming more normal, as we wait for the situation to unfold. My favorite method of connecting with friends recently is Netflix Party. … Read more - A 19 year old Becomes a Millionaire by Hacking
A Teenager Becomes a Millionaire Through White Hat Hacking: Hacking often refers to the breaching of information without a person’s consent or knowledge. It basically is the unauthorized intrusion into a computer or a network. It can be used to alter or change a system for different purposes or goals. Hacking can also mean the … Read more - Tinder: Three Things You Probably Didn’t Know
It all seems very straightforward. Swipe right if you’re attracted to the person on your screen, swipe left if you’re not. Tinder makes the process of finding someone to date seem easy. Individual profiles take only seconds to scan. In under one hour, you could be matched up with someone available to date you tonight. … Read more - Hacking School Computers to Change Grades
Hackers recently targeted a Virginia high school in order to change the grades of multiple students. The hackers were able to obtain access to teacher accounts when they sent out a phishing link. The phishing link was included inside an email that pretended to be from the “Oaktown High School’s Honor Council” dedicated to “honor … Read more
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