pgmrdlm shares a report from Reuters: Hackers could crack open high-security electronic locks by monitoring their power, allowing thieves to steal cash in automated teller machines, narcotics in pharmacies and government secrets, according to research to be presented Friday at the annual Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas. Mike Davis, a researcher with security firm IOActive, discovered the vulnerability last…
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Orion the Hunter returns before dawn
Orion the Hunter – the most noticeable of constellations – returns to the east before sunup in each year at this time. Watch for Orion, and see why it’s been called “the ghost of the shimmering summer dawn.” Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/orion-the-hunter-ghost-of-the-summer-dawn…
CES 2020 Will Allow Sex Toys But Crack Down On ‘Sexually Revealing’ Clothing
The Consumer Electronics Show will allow sex toys to win awards and be presented on the show floor next year under the show’s health and wellness section. “The Consumer Technology Association, which runs the show, says they’re being included on a ‘one-year trial basis,’ meant to assess how they fit into the category,” reports The Verge. The group is also cracking…
A Look at How Movies and Shows From Netflix and Amazon Prime Video Are Pirated
News blog TorrentFreak spoke with a member of piracy group “The Scene” to understand how they obtain — or rip — movies and shows from sources such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The technique these people use is different from hardware capture cards or software-based ‘capping’ tools. From the report: “Content for WEB releases are obtained by downloading the source…
Facebook Downgrades Posts That Promote Miracle Cures
Facebook said on Tuesday that it’s downgrading content that makes dubious health claims, including posts that try to sell or promote “miracle cures.” From a report: Big technology platforms have faced growing criticism over the spread of fake or misleading content. Reports emerged last year that Facebook had been featuring homemade cancer “cures” more prominently than genuine information from renowned organizations,…
Cementing our place in space
As your dog drags you around the block for his morning walk, you’re probably not thinking about the wonders of the neighborhood sidewalk. But that concrete is pretty great. Next to water, it’s the most widely used material on Earth. In the future, concrete may be equally useful off the planet—when humans construct a permanent base on the moon. They’ll need…
Quantum—a double-edged sword for cryptography
Quantum computers pose a big threat to the security of modern communications, deciphering cryptographic codes that would take regular computers forever to crack. But drawing on the properties of quantum behaviour could also provide a route to truly secure cryptography. …
Should the UK Re-Open An Old, Cracked Nuclear Reactor?
“Nuclear experts have warned against re-opening a 43-year-old Scottish nuclear reactor riddled with cracks over fears of a meltdown,” writes the Daily Mirror. An anonymous reader quotes their report: Hunterston B nuclear power plant was shut down last year after it was found that Reactor 3 had almost 400 cracks in it — exceeding the operational limit. EDF, which own the…
Pipeline Protesters Could Face up to 20 Years in Prison Under New Trump Proposal
Jake Johnson – The Trump administration unveiled a proposal that would criminalize pipeline protests at the federal level. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/06/04/pipeline-protesters-could-face-up-to-20-years-in-prison-under-new-trump-proposal/…
Boeing Says Some 737 Max Planes Might Have Defective Parts
“Boeing on Sunday said some of its 737 planes, including many 737 Max aircraft, may have faulty parts on their wings,” reports CNN. Working with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing said it has reached out to airlines that fly 737 planes, advising them to inspect their slat track assemblies on Max and NG aircraft. The 737 NG series includes the 737-600,…