AntiSec dropped a 10GB dump of information this evening, hacked from dozens of law enforcement agencies. Promised in the cache are hundreds of compromising email spools, personal information about officers, police training videos, and the contents of insecure anonymous tip systems. [Pastee via @ioerror]
AntiSec leaks 10GB of law enforcement data
Missouri Governor demands prosecution of journalists who reported security flaw in state website's "HTMLM"
After the St. Louis State Dispatch wrote that a government website was leaking the social security numbers of workers, Missouri Governor Mike Parson demanded that the journalists who reported the security failure be prosecuted as "hackers" for "decoding" the "HTMLM" (sic). The newspaper agreed to hold off publishing any story while the department fixed the… READ THE REST
Hacking a cash register to use as a custom keyboard
Secondary custom keyboards are terrific if you're doing something technical — like editing music or video, or even playing a video game. You can assign a key to run a command or a macro you use repetitively. Over at Reddit, "RonaldMcWhisky" describes how he took a USB cash-register keyboard — the Wincor Nixdorf TA85P, bought… READ THE REST
Watch TV's stupidest "hacking" scene ever
In this clip below from an episode of NCIS, hackers have already burned through the NCIS public firewall. They're moving so fast that they determined the only conceivable way to stop them is for two people to type on the same keyboard. But as one YouTube commenter wisely points out: "Sadly, on the other end… READ THE REST
Finally, an odor eliminator that'll get that take-out smell out of your car
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. No matter how much you stay on top of cleaning, laundry, and whatever else, stinky odors can reak havoc in your home. From icky kitty litter stink to that leftover spinach… READ THE REST
Get lost in the music with these fully immersive, true wireless buds by Tagry
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Life has its great moments, but lately, it feels like all you've been doing is the hard, boring stuff, like long hours at work, grueling sessions at the gym, and having to… READ THE REST
Get a budget-friendly smart tablet with built-in Google Assistant for $140
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Searching for that affordable smart tablet to watch your favorite shows or help with daily tasks, but don't want to overpay? This Lenovo Smart Tab M8 includes every necessary feature to satisfy those… READ THE REST
