AP reports that authorities in Spain have cracked one of the biggest botnet rings in history, with three arrests made and more coming. The so-called Mariposa botnet appeared in December, 2008: "a data vacuum that stole credit cards and online banking credentials from as many as 12.7 million poisoned PCs," affecting "half of the Fortune 1,000 companies" and more than 40 major banks, according to investigators.
Arrests made in "Mariposa" botnet that infected 13 million PCs
Tech billionaires censor Seth Rogen for telling too much truth at science award show
The Silicon Valley billionaires behind the Breakthrough Prize just proved they're better at deleting truth than funding it. As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, these tech titans memory-holed Seth Rogen's… READ THE REST
Google decides regular human surveillance isn't enough, targets dolphins
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Imagine trying to crack a language where every "word" is a complex pattern of clicks, whistles, and burst pulses. That's what Google's DolphinGemma AI model is tackling, running on waterproofed… READ THE REST
Lyft now offering complimentary transcripts of your private conversations
Remember when the creepiest thing about ride-sharing was being forced to listen to your driver's five-point plan for fixing America? Those were simpler times, folks. As reported by CBC, a… READ THE REST
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional: Premium coding tool for $28
TL;DR: Beginners and advanced coders alike can take advantage of this license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows, now just $27.97 (reg. $499). Like to code? Whether you're a total beginner… READ THE REST
Microsoft Office 2019 deal: Get lifetime license for $35
TL;DR: Give an old PC an upgrade with this license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows, now $34.99 (reg. $229) through April 27. Don't shell out for a new computer when… READ THE REST
Act fast to secure a MacBook Pro for under $350 with this deal that's bound to sell out
TL;DR: Bring home a MacBook Pro for only $329.97 (reg. $1,499) through April 30 while supplies last. In the market for a new laptop without the hefty price tag? Thanks to this MacBook Pro deal, you… READ THE REST
