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Ultralytics Supply-Chain Attack

Last week, we saw a supply-chain attack against the Ultralytics AI library on GitHub. A quick summary: On December 4, a malicious version 8.3.41 of the popular AI library ultralytics —which has almost 60 million downloads—was published to the Python Package Index (PyPI) package repository. The package contained downloader code that was downloading the XMRig coinminer. The compromise of the project’s build environment...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Schneier on Security favicon Schneier on Security

Why the US Military Can't Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones

Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homeland—and the Pentagon's ability to respond is limited.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Civil societies warn against EU plans to make digital devices monitorable at all times

"Lawful access by design" is "insecurity by design," say experts. Here's all you need to know.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

Balatro is an almost perfect mobile port

2024 is unquestionably the year of Balatro. It came out of nowhere to fill our heads with dreams of flush fives and legendary Jimbos. But I think what put it really over the top was when it launched on iOS and Android earlier this fall. That’s because even though I don’t have the numbers to prove it, Charlie Brooker — as he so often does in his show Black Mirror – made a particularly prescient prediction during an...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Split Fiction is a new co-op game from the studio behind the award-winning It Takes Two

Hazelight Studios has unveiled its new co-op game, Split Fiction.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: TechRadar favicon TechRadar

BlackRock’s acquisition of Preqin prompts CMA probe

Blackrock is the world's largest asset manager and the CMA is worried the deal may affect competition in the UK. Read more: BlackRock’s acquisition of Preqin prompts CMA probe

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Silicon Republic favicon Silicon Republic

iOS 18.2’s launch didn’t cause the ChatGPT outage…probably

Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 18.2 into the world with a new built-in ChatGPT integration. Not long after, ChatGPT and other OpenAI services went down in a major outage. Were the two incidents related? Here’s the official answer from OpenAI. more…

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Why Is Traffic In LA And San Francisco So Bad?

Traffic in Los Angeles and San Francisco is notoriously congested. Why does a state with such an expansive highway system have such a bad traffic problem?

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Feds struggle to explain mysterious "car-sized" drone sightings over New Jersey

Reports began surfacing in early December, originating near the Picatinny Arsenal army facility and even President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf resort. Since then, sightings have surged, with reports coming in from across New Jersey and spilling over into neighboring Pennsylvania and New York.Read Entire Article

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: TechSpot favicon TechSpot

AI GPU clusters with one million GPUs are planned for 2027 — Broadcom says three AI supercomputers are in the works

Broadcom expects three major hyperscale customers to deploy AI supercomputers with 1 million Broadcom-developed AI GPUs in 2027.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Early Bitcoin Investor Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion on $3.7 Million BTC Sale

This marks the first criminal tax evasion prosecution centered solely on bitcoin.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Bitcoin Magazine favicon Bitcoin Magazine

Still need to tackle your gift list? Shop Targets holiday countdown sale.

Didn't get your holiday shopping done during Black Friday? Target is coming in hot with last minute savings on gifts for everyone on your list.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

This unassuming Bluetooth speaker caught me off guard with big bass and clear mids

The Brane X might look like any other portable speaker, but it packs a serious low-end punch and has solid customization options.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The best silent mouse of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best silent mouse options from HP, Logitech, Razer, and more for quiet, distraction-free work.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Bitcoin miners earned just 3.6% of record $2T market cap — Analysis

BTC miners have reaped the benefits in 2024, but their earnings are tiny compared to Bitcoin’s giant market cap.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

9 Best Online Photo Printing Services That We Tested (2024)

Print memories you can hang on the wall, stash in your wallet, or just hold in your hand.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Wired favicon Wired

Buy Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for 94% off right now

Code faster and work smarter with a Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 license, now on sale for $28.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Reconsidering Kubernetes deployments: when operators are overkill

Member post originally published on the Devtron blog by Prakarsh TL:DR: Kubernetes Operators are powerful but can be overkill for simple deployments. Explore alternatives like Helm, ArgoCD, and Devtron to streamline your Kubernetes deployments without sacrificing...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Cloud Native Computing Foundation favicon Cloud Native Computing Foundation

It’s the last day to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $29

For the next three months, I plan on staying as warm and cozy as possible, tucked away watching movies, reading books and playing games. If you're also doing the latter, a soon-to-be-expired deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can help. Woot currently has a three-month digital code for the game service for $34, but you can use the code GAMEPASS at checkout to get an additional $5 off, bringing the final price down to $29...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

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Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Product Hunt favicon Product Hunt

Black Hat Europe 2024: Hacking a car – or rather, its infotainment system

Our ‘computers on wheels’ are more connected than ever, but the features that enhance our convenience often come with privacy risks in tow

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: WeLiveSecurity favicon WeLiveSecurity

The best M.2 SSDs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

We went hands-on with some of the best M.2 SSDs, subjecting them to rigorous stress tests and performance evaluations. These are our top picks.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

This hybrid smartwatch I found has an classic aesthetic that's so refreshing (and it's on sale)

Pininfarina is best known for its elegant automotive design, and its entrance into the smartwatch market continues this tradition with the Sintesi Hybrid.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

DoJ Indicts 14 North Koreans for $88M IT Worker Fraud Scheme Over Six Years

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted 14 nationals belonging to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) for their alleged involvement in a long-running conspiracy to violate sanctions and commit wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft by illegally seeking employment in U.S. companies and non-profit organizations. "The conspirators, who worked for

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: The Hacker News favicon The Hacker News

Show HN: Rain hashes – well designed, simple and fast variable sized hashes

Article URL: https://github.com/DOSAYGO-Research/rain Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42409577 Points: 62 # Comments: 20

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Hacker News favicon Hacker News

It’s the end of the road for Cruise, and Bluesky is still taking off

Almost one decade after its $1 billion acquisition of Cruise, automaker General Motors has decided to give up on the self-driving startup. GM will now use Cruise tech to improve its own advanced driver assistance system with the ultimate goal of offering personal autonomous vehicles. Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: TechCrunch Startups favicon TechCrunch Startups

Sonos soundbars and speakers are up to 39 percent off

If you missed out on picking up Sonos soundbars and/or speakers on sale during Black Friday, here’s another chance for you to score good deals on them before the holidays. They’re now up to 39 percent off. The Ray soundbar, for one, is getting the full discount. It has dropped to $169, which is $110 off the list price. The Ray was already the most budget-friendly Sonos soundbar, and that's even more true after this...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Engadget favicon Engadget

Stock up on bedtime stories with buy 2, get one free one select kids books at Target

As of Dec. 13, buy two, get one free on select kids' books with a Target Circle membership.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The US military is now talking openly about going on the attack in space

"We have to build capabilities that provide our leadership offensive and defensive options."

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Coinbase Europe Delists USDT, Other Stablecoins Citing EU Compliance

Coinbase pointed out that USD Coin (USDC) and EUR Coin (EURC) are MiCA-compliant and will continue to be supported.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Cimeio signs $300M agreement, Sympower acquires Flextools, and Monzo's European plans

This week we tracked more than80 tech funding dealsworth over1.2 billion, and over15 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe.In addition to this week's top f...

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Tech.eu favicon Tech.eu

Samsung's 990 Evo Plus SSD matches its recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale price - massive 4TB capacity for $239

Pick up a 4TB Gen 4/5 SSD for only $239 with this Samsung 990 Evo Plus deal.

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Tom's Hardware favicon Tom's Hardware

Galaxy S25 leak reveals ‘magnet case’ – what does that mean for Qi2?

Samsung is rumored to be finally adopting the Qi2 standard in its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, but a new leak revealing a “magnet case” from Samsung is causing some to believe it might not happen. Let’s talk about it. more…

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

Apple’s Passwords app makes it easy to replace your existing password manager

Apple’s Passwords app debuted this fall as a new password management solution for Apple devices. It also, helpfully, makes getting started very easy thanks to a key feature in the macOS version. more…

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Aussie space-tech raises A$150m for mineral discovery platform

The company also intends to launch its SPIDER technology to the moon in 2026. Read more: Aussie space-tech raises A$150m for mineral discovery platform

Published on: December 13, 2024 | Source: Silicon Republic favicon Silicon Republic