Day: October 29, 2019

Facebook Sues NSO Group Over Alleged WhatsApp Hack

In a new lawsuit, WhatsApp owner Facebook says that NSO Group was behind the WhatsApp zero-day exploits earlier in 2019. …read more Source:: Threatpost


The Real Reasons Why the C-Suite Isn’t Complying with Security

Is the C-suite really that bad at following security policy? Or is it a case of mixed messages and misunderstanding? …read more Source:: DarkReading


Come on, you can’t be serious: Now Australia mulls face-recog tech for p0rno site age checks

A whole new spin on facial recognition Proving that satire is truly dead, the Australian government hopes to use facial recognition technology to check Aussies are over 18 before ogling online smut.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Samsung shows off foldable phone design that turns into a square – CNET

At the 2019 Samsung Developer Conference the phone maker showed a mockup of One UI 2 on what looks like a flip phone. Sorry Motorola. …read more Source:: CNet


Fortnite: Fight the Storm King and complete the Fortnitemare challenges – CNET

Just in time for Halloween. …read more Source:: CNet


NASA wants city skies filled with drones delivering packages and people – CNET

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine pushes for cities where hundreds of aircraft make thousands of trips each day. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft’s new Project service is now available worldwide

Microsoft’s new Project service is rolling out throughout most of the world. And a new Project Plan 1 offering is available for purchase as of October 29. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Samsung, IBM team up on platform to track vital signs, health data for first responders

According to Samsung and IBM, better tracking of worker health in high-stress environments can prevent death and injuries on the job. …read more Source:: ZDNet


A CNC Designed Hacked Together In Pajamas

Sometimes you just gotta sit down and hack something together. Forget the CAD and the cool software toys; just hammer away until you have something working. That’s how [bobricus] ended up with this cute little laser engraver anyway. For under $300 US of parts and a few nights working in his pajamas, the aptly named,…


Netflix responds to frenzy surrounding 1.5x viewing speed test – CNET

The streaming service says it’s always testing new features and this is no different. …read more Source:: CNet