Day: January 24, 2019

Database of 24 Million Mortgage, Loan Records Left Exposed Online

Breach latest example of how misconfigurations, human errors undermine security in a big way, experts say. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Microsoft Says Bing is Restored in China

Roughly a day after users in China began complaining that they were unable to access Bing, stoking fear that perhaps Microsoft’s search engine is joining the long list of services that will not be permitted by the local government, Microsoft says it has fixed the situation. From a report: Bing is accessible in China again….


Jaguar Land Rover uses light to tell pedestrians where self-driving cars are going – Roadshow

Anything is better than the creepy googly eyes the automaker was testing. …read more Source:: CNet


Solar-Powered OpenWRT Router For Mobile Privacy

Let’s not pretend we aren’t all guilty of it: at some point we’ve all connected to a public WiFi network to check our email or log into some site or service. We know the risks, we know better. But in a weak moment we can let the convenience of that public network get the better…


Under Armour and Virgin Galactic team up so tourists can stay on-trend throughout white-knuckle ride into space

What’s this on the label? ‘Do not wear in actual space’ Fresh from its successful jaunt to space, Virgin Galactic has clambered into a pair of sweatpants with sportswear firm Under Armour.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


College Students Are Rushing in Record Numbers To Study Computer Science

Lured by the prospect of high-salary, high-status jobs, college students are rushing in record numbers to study computer science. Now, if only they could get a seat in class. An anonymous reader shares a report: On campuses across the country, from major state universities to small private colleges, the surge in student demand for computer…


Sprint subscribers: What do your updated iPhone and Tonga have in common? Both are cut off from the world

Dash it all… Fix rushed out after iOS 12.1.3 security patch collides with US telco Sprint subscribers using recent model iPhones have been reporting cellular connectivity problems following the installation of Apple’s iOS 12.1.3 security update, which was released on Tuesday.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


New Hubble view is ‘deepest image of the universe from space’ – CNET

It’s like the Mariana Trench of space. …read more Source:: CNet


Fortnite season 7, week 8 challenges and how to complete them – CNET

This week’s challenges feature some we’ve seen before and others that might take some work. We’re here to help. …read more Source:: CNet


Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Power, G7 Play: Full specs leaked by Motorola itself – CNET

Motorola spilled the goods about its full lineup of Moto G7 phones ahead of the Feb. 7 launch. …read more Source:: CNet