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The US Department of Defense is considering a change in direction with their fleet of F-35s, in which more than 100 fighters would be retired from combat rather than upgraded with a new software configuration. […]

Mobile app developer Felix Krause, based in Vienna, Austria, has warned that fake Apple ID pop-ups present a security hole that hackers could use to steal information. Source: iOS phishing attack tricks you into giving […]

Some of the Home Mini speakers Google gave away during its recent Pixel event aren’t working correctly. That’s what the company found out when it examined the unit it gave to Artem Russakovskii from Android […]

Researchers have discovered a key flaw in the WPA2 WiFi encryption protocol that could allow hackers to intercept your credit card numbers, passwords, photos and other sensitive information. The flaws, dubbed “Key Reinstallation Attacks,” or […]

Global users of Windows 10 with manual updates enabled may wish to hold fire on installing KB4041676,Microsoft’s latest security patch, after users report it causing crashes and ‘boot loops’. Source: Windows 10 patch causes ‘blue […]

In May credit reporting service Equifax’s website was breached by attackers who eventually made off with Social Security numbers, names, and a dizzying amount… Source: Equifax website borked again, this time to redirect to fake Flash […]

A few weeks ago, The Pirate Bay was in the news for its test-drive of a new revenue model–cryptocurrency mining in your browser. At the time, the site only implemented the mining on its main […]

Microsoft’s update servers are pushing out a new Photos Add-on app, with no explanation of what it does. Windows 10 users aren’t taking it well. Source: Microsoft’s mystery update arouses anger, suspicion among Windows 10 […]

El Reg comes to the rescue of reader unable to control gear from smartphone Source: Rejecting Sonos’ private data slurp basically bricks bloke’s boombox • The Register

You’re formatting messages the wrong way Source: Dumb bug of the week: Outlook staples your encrypted emails to, er, plaintext copies when sending messages • The Register

Last week, nearly half of Japan briefly lost access to the internet because of an error made by Google. The mistake was noticed and corrected within just a few minutes, but its effects led to […]

Hewlett Packard (HP) released a new firmware for the company’s Officejet printers that appears to block third-party ink from functioning correctly. Source: HP pushes third-party ink blocking printer firmware update (again) – gHacks Tech News

CDT tries to set fed trade watchdog on internet biz Source: Hotspot Shield VPN throws your privacy in the fire, injects ads, JS into browsers – claim • The Register

The Nintendo Switch certainly isn’t the first gaming tablet, but is it directly riffing on others’ ideas? Gamevice thinks so. The accessory maker is suing Nintendo for allegedly violating a patent for concepts used in […]

Owners of glittery iPhones may want to exercise caution around these products. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a worldwide recall of about 275,000 liquid […] Source: 275,000 Glittery iPhone cases […]

The development comes as Macau seeks to crack down on capital outflows from mainland China through facial recognition at ATMs Source: Bank runs in Hong Kong following introduction of facial recognition withdrawals in Macau

RTAugust 13, 2017YouTube and parent company Google’s efforts to crack down on extremist content has resulted in embarrassment after its technology targeted Source: YouTube’s ‘extremist-tackling’ technology misses mark by removing wrong content

Credit report firm is accused of using “admin” as a login and password for its Argentine business. Source: Equifax had ‘admin’ as login and password in Argentina – BBC News

Last week, a massive hack of the credit bureau Equifax stole critical personally identifiable information (PII) on 143 million US citizens. The company’s response to the incident has been strongly criticized, and now we know […]

Remember the days when you could unbox your new TV, turn it on, and just watch it? Clearly that time is long in the rearview, thanks to everything needing to be “smart” and requiring loads […]

All three new Apple smartphones revealed at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino yesterday have pound-for-dollar prices, meaning UK customers will be forced to pay more than people in the US. Source: Apple’s new iPhone […]

WhatsApp’s existence in China has been hanging by a thread ever since its government blocked users from sending photos and videos in July. Now, it appears that the app no longer works in the country […]

Another day, another data breach. This time Amazon-owned grocery chain has fallen victim to a credit card security breach.Whole Foods Market—acquired by Amazon for $13.7 billion in late August—disclosed Thursday that hackers were able to […]

All your private addresses and search queries are belong to us. Source: Internet Explorer bug leaks whatever you type in the address bar | Ars Technica

Earlier this week, we reported on news that the popular system maintenance app CCleaner had been infected by malware for nearly a month. We now know the attack was worse than initially thought. The CCleaner […]

Microsoft says the update fixing the issue causing Skype to crash on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is now available from the Apple App Store. You can get it from here. The update […]

Do not install July Service Pack for ProLiant on ESXi unless you want free replacements Source: HPE server firmware update permanently bricks network adapters • The Register

High Sierra update derided by devs as half-baked Source: Dumb bug of the week: Apple’s macOS reveals your encrypted drive’s password in the hint box • The Register

Uber says that access to sensitive data on iPhones was granted to the San Francisco based firm to let them develop a previous version of their app designed to function on the Apple Watch. Source: […]

It’s about to get a lot more expensive to play PlayStation online. Sony has announced that it will increase the price of its Plus membership – required to play the console over the internet – […]

As manufacturers try to create realistic looking and functioning sex robots, tech experts warn that these robots that are designed to create mind-blowing experiences may, in fact, blow your head off – literally. Source: TECH […]

Uber appears to be making its second big exit in as many weeks. The ridesharing company intends to shut down operations in the Canadian province of Quebec if stricter rules are implemented for the October […]

Android co-founder Andy Rubin has is trying to get back into smartphones with his startup, known as Essential. The company made waves with the announcement of its nearly bezel-free smartphone earlier this year, but a […]

A painful reminder that a future where the internet is in every device—even the most critical one—can be disastrous. Source: 465,000 Patients Need Software Updates for Their Hackable Pacemakers, FDA Says – Motherboard

While other electronics companies are just getting to consumer 4K screens, Sharp is once again focusing on the next resolution milestone. Today, Sharp announced its 8K AQUOS televisions will be coming to Japan and China […]

Juicero — the company that shot to notoriety last year for selling an overpriced, overly complicated juicer — is closing up shop. The company is immediately suspending sales of its Juicero Press and Produce Packs, […]

It’s thought to be the most widescale set of vulnerabilities based on the number of devices affected, hitting Windows desktops, Android devices, older iPhones and iPads, and smart devices. Source: Security flaws put billions of […]

Roughly four million records containing the personal details of Time Warner Cable (TWC) customers were discovered stored on an Amazon server without a password late last month. Source: Millions of Time Warner Cable Customer Records […]

The Takata airbag scandal affected several companies, but Honda felt its impact the most. Now, the Japanese automaker has agreed to a $605 million settlement to pay for buyers’ claims related to the deadly airbags […]

Hacks are often caused by our own stupidity, but you can blame tech companies for a new vulnerability. Researchers from China’s Zheijiang University found a way to attack Siri, Alexa and other voice assistants by […]

Ookla has released its annual Speedtest.net report on wireless and wireline internet speeds in the United States, and the various carrier-specific and regional variations between different parts of the US itself. The average performance across […]

COBBLE HILL — Late this afternoon, the engine of a BMW spontaneously burst into flames while the owners drove down Strong Place near Degraw Street. Fire Department of New York (FDNY) responders said this is […]

Wandera, a London-based mobile security company, found iPhones using iOS 11 took 96 minutes to empty their battery from 100 per cent charge. Those on iOS 10 took longer, at 240 minutes. Source: Apple users […]

One of the benefits of cryptocurrency technologies like Bitcoin is that all transactions are supposed to be anonymous. But new evidence put forth by researchers from Princeton University suggests that hidden tracking cookies within the […]

Apple just released the latest version of macOS, dubbed High Sierra, but the OS has a critical flaw zero-day flaw that allows rogue applications to export passwords in plaintext. Worse, the issue isn’t limited to […]

For those awaiting their new Apple Watch Series 3, be prepared for some connectivity issues. The Verge’s Lauren Goode reports that during her review of the new smartwatch, it frequently struggled to connect to LTE […]

Modest queues have been photographed outside of Apple’s flagship stores today in London, New York, Sydney and Singapore – a far cry from the snaking crowds of previous years. Source: Queues barely form at Apple’s […]

Confirming reports that reception for Apple’s newly launched iPhone 8 may be “underwhelming” to put it lightly, as the phone provides little if any material improvement over its lower-priced predecessor even as sales for hardcore […]

New Apple macOS High Sierra Vulnerability Lets Applications Steal Keychain Passwords in Plaintext Source: Apple macOS High Sierra Exploit Lets Hackers Steal Keychain Passwords in Plaintext

When Apple announced the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, it moved away from using metal for the back of its phones in favor of all-glass construction. The company promised that this would have no impact […]

It’s pretty tough for individuals and even third-party shops to repair Apple products, and often hard to predict whether Apple itself will repair, decline to fix or replace a busted iPhone. However, Business Insider has […]

The Essential PH-1 (aka Essential Phone) is designed to withstand dents and scratches, but what happens if something breaks on the inside? You can forget about fixing it yourself, apparently. The DIY repair crew at […]

White-hats warn voteware kaput weeks ahead of Bundestag poll Source: Achtung! German election tabulation software ‘insecure’ • The Register

With each passing day, it becomes increasingly difficult to find Internet-based companies that haven’t participated in some form of political censorship in recent months. Google, Facebook, Twitter, PayPal, Cloudflare and GoDaddy are all examples of […]

If you like iPhones, Apple’s iPhone 8 is a perfectly good phone. It adds new features like TrueTone, an updated camera (particularly on the iPhone 8 Plus), a hexa-core CPU built on a 10nm process, […]

Kiss your Microsoft email goodbye, for now, if you update Source: Attention adults working in the real world: Do not upgrade to iOS 11 if you use Outlook, Exchange • The Register

Apps are gonna break. Plus of course, Apple always screws up the first iteration Source: Itching to stuff iOS 11 on your iPhone? You may want to hold off for a bit • The Register

If you’ve updated to Apple’s new iOS 11, you might have played around with the new Control Center. You also might think that toggling Bluetooth and WiFi “off” in the Center might actually, you know, […]

Tells Cisco’s Talos it’s a feature, not a bug. Apple and Google disagree and fixed it Source: Microsoft won’t patch Edge browser content security bypass • The Register

For those of you who miss the iPhone headphone jack, you’re definitely not alone. But Strange Parts creator Scotty Allen missed it so much that he decided to add one to his iPhone 7. He […]

AN EXPLODING air freshener left this car a mangled wreck and put its driver in hospital. The blast was caused when a lit cigarette ignited fumes that apparently came from an aerosol can. The doors,… […]

It’s double trouble for two teenage sisters who want to learn to drive – all because the system can’t tell them apart Source: Identical twins denied driving licence after baffling facial recognition computer system – […]

Google Drive services are down in parts of the US. The outage has been confirmed by Google, which says it’s working on resolving the issues. Source: Google Drive down in parts of US — RT […]

The eclipse came and went amidst a media hullabaloo. Much of the coverage focussed on where and how you could watch the event. And, almost every report carried a word of warning: Protect your eyes. […]

Those government websites that allow you to change voter registration details might seem convenient, but they also make you vulnerable to ID theft and could be used to manipulate elections. That’s what a team of […]