Day: September 27, 2019

Masad Spyware Uses Telegram Bots for Command-and-Control

The malware harvests data, steals cryptocurrency and drops additional malware, while masquerading as a Fortnite aimbot and more. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Plane Tests Must Use Average Pilots, NTSB Says After 737 MAX Crashes

Federal accident investigators called for broad changes in decades-old engineering principles and design assumptions related to pilot emergency responses, the first formal U.S. safety recommendations stemming from two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes. From a report: As part of lessons learned from the crashes that took 346 lives and grounded the global MAX fleet, the…


Malware infection disrupts production at defence contractor plants in three countries

Rheinmetall plants in Brazil, Mexico, and the US disrupted by malware infection. …read more Source:: ZDNet


New Star Wars toys from Rise of Skywalker, Mandalorian are ready for you – CNET

Ahead of Triple Force Friday Oct. 4, fans also got previews of Jedi: Fallen Order collectibles. …read more Source:: CNet


Hey, it’s Google’s birthday! Remember when they were the good guys?

Reg greybeards (whispered, stage left): We remember Google is celebrating its 21st birthday today – old enough to buy its own celebratory pint in many states in the US.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


SoftBank Bet Big on Disruptive Companies. Many Have Not Paid Off.

Anyone who has taken an Uber, sent a Slack message or enjoyed a free beer at a WeWork owes a little something to Masayoshi Son. The New York Times: Through his Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and a $100 billion investment fund, Mr. Son plowed huge sums into these and other companies that aim to change how…


2020 Subaru Outback, Legacy already recalled for missing brake pedal part – Roadshow

Either the brake pedal is missing a bolt, or it wasn’t tightened well enough. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft says Windows 10 1903 is officially ‘ready for broad deployment’

Microsoft has designated Windows 10 1903 ready for deployment via Windows Update four months after it began rolling out — and just ahead of the company finalizing the next Windows 10 client and server feature updates. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Theater chains ban masks, face paint for Joker screenings – CNET

Landmark won’t allow masks or costumes, while AMC Theatres reminded moviegoers about its 7-year-old ban on masks and face paint. …read more Source:: CNet


Amazon, maker of racist and sexist facial recog, to suggest regulations for facial recog systems

Now we’re really scared Amazon is drafting proposals for the regulation of facial recognition technology.… …read more Source:: TheRegister