Day: July 10, 2020

Steampunk Geiger Counter is a Mix of Art and Science

It took nearly a year for [Chris Crocker-White] to assemble this glorious mahogany and brass Geiger counter, but we think you’ll agree with us that it was time well spent. From the servo-actuated counter to the Nixie tubes and LED faux-decatrons, this project is an absolute love letter to antiquated methods of displaying information. Although…


As Offices Reopen, Hardware from Home Threatens Security

Devices out of sight for the past several months could spell trouble when employees bring them back to work. …read more Source:: DarkReading


So Darned Kind of you, Facebook: SDK bug sends popular iOS apps crashing earthwards

You’re unlikely to hear someone inflicting their iOS Spotify playlist on the bus today Those using Facebook to log into services such as Spotify on their iOS devices are having a bad Friday, as something has gone awry with Zuckerberg’s ad-slinging platform.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Asia IT Giant’s CEO Warns Trump’s Visa Curbs Will Cost US

The chief executive officer of Asia’s largest IT services firm warned that a U.S. freeze on thousands of employment visas will only raise costs for American corporations like Wall Street banks, auto manufacturers and drugmakers. From a report: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO Rajesh Gopinathan told Bloomberg News the move has put massive stress on…


Zoom Zero-Day Allows RCE, Patch On The Way

…read more Source:: PacketStorm


TikTok Halts Hong Kong Access After Security Law

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KingComposer Patches XSS Flaw Impacting 100,000 WordPress Sites

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4 Security Tips as the July 15 Tax-Day Extension Draws Near

We’re continuing to see cybercriminals take advantage of COVID-19, and the extension of Tax Day will be the next technique used in their sophisticated method of attacks. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Soft press keys for locked-down devs: Three new models of old school 60-key Happy Hacking ‘board out next month

Good news if you’re a fan of Topre switches Fujitsu has refreshed its line of iconic developer-oriented Happy Hacking mechanical keyboards.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Steven Salar named Chief Risk Officer at Nonprofits Insurance Alliance

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) announced that Steven Salar has joined NIA as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) responsible for compliance, risk management, internal audit, employment risk consulting, loss control and member support. …read more Source:: SecurityMagazine