Day: September 18, 2018

US State Department confirms: Unclassified staff email boxes hacked

Pompeo’s peeps get free credit monitoring after some inboxes cracked open, data swiped The US State Department has confirmed one of its email systems was attacked, potentially exposing the personal information of some of its employees.… …read more Source:: Register


Kayak’s luggage tool shows if your bag fits your flight – CNET

The feature uses augmented reality to scan your carry-on. …read more Source:: CNet


Hackers behind Mirai botnet could be sentenced to working for the FBI – CNET

This comes after more than 18 months of already helping the FBI stop cyberattacks. …read more Source:: CNet


Google expands Family Link parental controls to manage teens, too – CNET

Because your options need to change as your kids get older. …read more Source:: CNet


Captain Marvel trailer shows off Carol Danvers, Blockbuster and the faux-hawk – CNET

And an old lady gets punched (but I’m sure there’s a reasonable explanation for that one). …read more Source:: CNet


2019 Subaru Ascent earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ – Roadshow

The Ascent is now the seventh Subaru to earn TSP+ in 2018. Jeepers. …read more Source:: CNet


Cyber Sleuths Find Traces of Infamous iPhone and Android Spyware ‘Pegasus’ in 45 Countries

Security researchers have found evidence that a piece of malware peddled as “lawful intercept” software to government agencies has been deployed against victims located in 45 countries, a number that far outweighs the number of known operators, meaning that some of them are conducting illegal cross-border surveillance. The findings come from a report published by…


Nintendo drops its Switch bundle with Fortnite on Oct. 5 – CNET

Sure, Fortnite is already free, but it’s no more expensive than a regular Switch and you get some V-Bucks. …read more Source:: CNet


Hulu with Live TV hits 1 million subscribers – CNET

The livestreaming service launched last year. …read more Source:: CNet


Sony’s adorable and expensive Aibo puppy is now on sale in the US – CNET

The robot puppy will be your new best friend for $2,899. …read more Source:: CNet