Day: May 5, 2021

21 nails in Exim mail server: Vulnerabilities enable ‘full remote unauthenticated code execution’, millions of boxes at risk

Nearly 4 million to be exact, say researchers Researchers at security biz Qualys discovered 21 vulnerabilities in Exim, a popular mail server, which can be chained to obtain “a full remote unauthenticated code execution and gain root privileges on the Exim Server.”… …read more Source:: Register


Electric Ford E-Transit prices start at $43,295, orders open this summer – Roadshow

Ford said it already has 450 businesses interested in an electric version of the Transit. …read more Source:: CNet


Julius Sumner Miller Made Physics Fun for Everyone

Let’s face it — for the average person, math and formulas are not the most attractive side of physics. The fun is in the hands-on learning, the lab work, the live action demonstrations of Mother Nature’s power and prowess. And while it’s true that the student must be willing to learn, having a good teacher…


HBO reveals photos from Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon – CNET

Step right up and meet some of the Targaryens — and their friends and enemies. …read more Source:: CNet


Peloton’s Leaky API Let Anyone Grab Riders’ Private Account Data

Zack Whittaker, reporting for TechCrunch: Halfway through my Monday afternoon workout last week, I got a message from a security researcher with a screenshot of my Peloton account data. My Peloton profile is set to private and my friend’s list is deliberately zero, so nobody can view my profile, age, city, or workout history. But…


Best Peloton alternative 2021: Top indoor exercise bikes

It’s hard to justify paying $1,900 for a smart exercise bike. Luckily, there are a few alternatives to Peloton available. And with so many of us self-distancing and avoiding gyms still due to the pandemic, now is the time to try one. …read more Source:: ZDNet


White House Eyes Subsidies for Nuclear Plants To Help Meet Climate Targets

The White House has signaled privately to lawmakers and stakeholders in recent weeks that it supports taxpayer subsidies to keep existing nuclear facilities from closing, bending to the reality that it needs these plants to meet U.S. climate goals, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. From the report: The new subsidies,…


Peloton’s Leaky API Spilled Riders’ Private Data

On top of the privacy spill, Peloton is also recalling all treadmills after the equipment was linked to 70 injuries and the death of one child. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Epic NASA rover panorama puts Mars all up in your face – CNET

Experience the Martian expanse with the Curiosity rover’s view from the top of a hill. …read more Source:: CNet


Microsoft’s Edge browser for Linux hits the Beta Channel… if you’re into that kind of thing

Add yet another Chromium browser to your collection Microsoft’s Edge browser has taken another step to stability on Linux with the addition of the operating system to its Beta Channel.… …read more Source:: TheRegister