Technology

Europol’s ‘Operation Alice’ dismantles vast network of dark web scams 373,000 sites closed, 105 servers seized, operator identified 440 customers investigated for attempting to purchase CSAM; global agencies involved Earlier this month, Europol led a global operation against a major cybercrime network. This resulted in the removal of hundreds of thousands of dark websites, the […]

Majority unveils the D50X bookshelf speakers… …and automatic turntable Affordable, colorful and in time for Record Store Day If the high cost of a vinyl-ready stereo is putting you off the hobby, then Majority’s new release might change your mind (as will our audio editor’s roundup of four two-product wireless vinyl setups), and it’s here

Want a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you are looking for the Monday puzzle instead then click here: Quordle tips and answers for Monday March 23 (game #1519). Quordle

Want a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you are looking for the Monday puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections Tips and Answers for Monday, March 23 (Thu

Toshiba launches Z670R mini-LED TV with Fire TV Support for 4K 144Hz and variable refresh rate for gaming Available in 55, 65, 75 and 100 inch options, from $1,299 to $3,999 Toshiba has launched a new high-end but not too high-end mini-LED TV called the Z670R. It is available in five sizes: 55, 65, 75,

McAfee uncovers GenAI-based cryptojacking campaign The fake apps spread around 50 variations through over 1,700 archives on Discord, SourceForge, etc. Attackers mine Monero, Ravencoin, Zephyr and others; profits estimated at $13,500+ McAfee security researchers have discovered a major malware campaign leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to infect as many people as possible with cryptocurrency miners.

National AI legislative framework focuses on protecting U.S. citizens The protection of children and the protection of citizens constitute great progress States retain a certain governance The White House has proposed a single national framework for AI to avoid what Trump had previously viewed as a “patchwork” of state laws, all with the aim of

FBI and CISA warn of Russian spying campaign targeting messaging apps Phishing and social engineering used to hijack Signal and other CMA accounts Thousands of victim accounts compromised, including officials, military and journalists The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are warning of an ongoing espionage campaign

Pentagon places large order for Skydio X10D drones The X10D was used to identify targets in the Ukrainian war DJI ban means US departments must look elsewhere The Pentagon went from “we’d like to order drones” to “here’s $52 million” in 72 hours flat. That’s less time than it takes most departments to approve a