Episode 177: The Power and Pitfalls of Threat Intelligence

Michael York Reading, PA Syndicated Stories, The Security Ledger

In this week’s podcast (#177) we’re back from RSA Conference and talking about the growing prominence of cyber threat intelligence services with Eric Olson of the firm LookingGlass Cyber Solutions.

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This is the first in a blog series about building and maintaining brand trust. Brand trust has always been valuable for business, but the ways to develop it have changed a lot in the digital age. I’ve seen a dramatic shift in the last twenty years while I’ve worked in technology and development. In terms […] The post Creating Brand Trust: A Key Currency for Business appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

A New Botnet Attack Just Mozied Into Town

17 September 2020

A relatively new player in the threat arena, the Mozi botnet, has spiked among Internet of things (IoT) devices, IBM X-Force has discovered. This malware has been active since late 2019 and has code overlap with Mirai and its variants. Mozi accounted for nearly 90% of the observed IoT network traffic from October 2019 through […] The post A New Botnet Attack Just Mozied Into Town appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Back to Basics: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity at Work

16 September 2020

The importance of security culture can be seen now more than ever. Many of us work remotely; there are app concerns; and the lines between personal and business use of devices and networks are blurred, challenging our cyber resilience. Therefore, despite all the great tools, frameworks and protective measures in place, we need to ensure people […] The post Back to Basics: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity at Work appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Jackpotting Reveals Openings in Proprietary Software

14 September 2020

Jackpotting, an older ATM theft technique, could show security operations team members what to look out for when it comes to Internet of things (IoT) attacks in general, and even election machine vulnerabilities. This technique first entered the U.S. cybersecurity lexicon in 2018, when Brian Krebs warned of attacks at American ATMs. Jackpotting, Krebs explains, […] The post Jackpotting Reveals Openings in Proprietary Software appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Creating a Cybersecurity Culture Starts With Your Team

9 September 2020

As cyberattacks become more prevalent and sophisticated, companies must put more faith in their employees to make sure they don’t put data at risk or fall victim to ransomware. But, employees are busier than ever. And, creating a cybersecurity culture at work becomes both more important and more challenging when employees work at home. Creating […] The post Creating a Cybersecurity Culture Starts With Your Team appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Data Breach Protection Must Include Physical Security

8 September 2020

If most of your business’ data and workloads are handled on public clouds, it can be easy to forget about the onsite servers. With office buildings empty, employees may assume the servers are protected by the same physical security as the rest of the facility. However, physical security has its own considerations, and paying careful […] The post Data Breach Protection Must Include Physical Security appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Ransomware Attacks: How to Protect your Data With Encryption

4 September 2020

Cybercriminals are making headlines using ransomware to block organizations from accessing their own critical business data to extort ransoms. Recently, the University of California San Francisco fell victim to a ransomware attack on key academic and research data (the institution is known to be working on a cure for COVID-19) and ended up paying over […] The post Ransomware Attacks: How to Protect your Data With Encryption appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Incident Response: 5 Steps to Prevent False Positives

4 September 2020

False positive alerts in your threat intel platform can leave your team scrambling. It’s like driving to the wrong address. You reach a place, but also waste time you could have used at your intended destination. For security teams, knowing how to screen for false positives saves time and makes the team more efficient at […] The post Incident Response: 5 Steps to Prevent False Positives appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Under Attack: How Threat Actors are Exploiting SOCKS Proxies

3 September 2020

From the basic building blocks of the internet to cryptocurrency mining on a supercomputer, SOCKS sits at the core of computing. A SOCKS proxy can be used to improve network security in an enterprise, but can also be exploited by cybercriminals for nefarious reasons. Take a look at how SOCKS proxies have been manipulated recently […] The post Under Attack: How Threat Actors are Exploiting SOCKS Proxies appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

SOC 2.0: A Guide to Building a Strong Security Ops Team

2 September 2020

In a security operations center (SOC), your cybersecurity tools are only as good as the people using them and your SOC’s culture. What are the critical SOC roles? What qualities should you look for when hiring for them? And, what should you expect from a cybersecurity career? Drawing from my experience working in IBM Security’s […] The post SOC 2.0: A Guide to Building a Strong Security Ops Team appeared first on Security Intelligence. [...]

Mozi Botnet Accounted for Majority of IoT Traffic: IBM

19 September 2020

Mozi, a relatively new botnet, has fueled a significant increase in Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity, IBM reported this week. read more [...]

Hackers Collecting Intelligence on Potential Opponents to Iranian Regime

18 September 2020

Iranian Group Found Spying on Dissidents read more [...]

CEO of Cyber Fraud Prevention Firm NS8 Charged With Fraud

18 September 2020

The founder and CEO of NS8, a cyber fraud prevention and protection company, has been charged with fraud just months after the firm raised $123 million in funding, the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday. read more [...]

Health Care Patient, Donor Data May Have Been Breached

18 September 2020

Patients and donors to at least four different health care providers in Minnesota are being notified that their personal information may have been compromised. The potential data breach involves hundreds of thousands of patients and donors at Children’s Minnesota, Allina Health, Regions Hospital and Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. read more [...]

Twitter Taking Steps to Protect Election-Related Accounts

18 September 2020

Twitter announced this week that it’s taking steps to protect high-profile accounts during the upcoming election in the United States. read more [...]

Chinese Hackers 'Stole Data From Spanish Vaccine Labs': Report

18 September 2020

Chinese hackers have stolen information from Spanish laboratories working on a vaccine for Covid-19, El Pais newspaper reported Friday. read more [...]

US Bans WeChat, TikTok Citing Privacy, National Security

18 September 2020

The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use of the latter, citing national security and data privacy concerns. read more [...]

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 'APT39' Iranian Hackers

18 September 2020

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday announced sanctions against Iran-based cyber threat actor APT39, associated individuals, and a front company named Rana Intelligence Computing Company. read more [...]

Sumo Logic Stock Surges 22% on First Day of Trading

18 September 2020

California-based machine data analytics company Sumo Logic jumped 22 percent on its first day of trading Thursday, closing the day at nearly $27 a share. read more [...]

More Details Emerge on Operations, Members of Chinese Group APT41

18 September 2020

More details have emerged on the operations of the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as APT41 and the links between its members, following the indictment of several alleged members of the group earlier this week. read more [...]

Unity Software has strong opening, gaining 31% after pricing above its raised range

18 September 2020

Whoever said you can’t make money playing video games clearly hasn’t taken a look at Unity Software’s stock price. On its first official day of trading, the company rose more than 31%, opening at $75 per share before closing the day at $68.35. Unity’s share price gains came after last night’s pricing of the company’s […] [...]

Conan O’Brien on how to embrace an ever-changing media landscape

18 September 2020

“Like most of the best things in my life,” Conan O’Brien explains, with a wry smile, “the success of the podcast was a complete surprise.” The answer is a typically self-effacing one from the comedian. Since launching “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” nearly two years ago, the show has quickly risen up the podcasting charts […] [...]

Chamath launches SPAC, SPAC and SPAC as he SPACs the world with SPACs

18 September 2020

SPACs are going to rule the world, or at least, Chamath’s future portfolio. Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder of Social Capital, has already tripled down on SPACs, the so-called “blank check” vehicle that takes private companies and flips them onto the public markets. His first SPAC bought Virgin Galactic last year, and his second SPAC bought […] [...]

Daily Crunch: Partial US TikTok ban is imminent

18 September 2020

The Trump administration moves forwards with plans to ban TikTok and WeChat (although TikTok gets a partial extension), Unity goes public and we announce the winner of this year’s Startup Battlefield. This is your Daily Crunch for September 18, 2020. The big story: US TikTok ban is imminent The U.S. Commerce Department has released details […] [...]

SaaS Ventures takes the investment road less traveled

18 September 2020

Most venture capital firms are based in hubs like Silicon Valley, New York City and Boston. These firms nurture those ecosystems and they’ve done well, but SaaS Ventures decided to go a different route: it went to cities like Chicago, Green Bay, Wisconsin and Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm looks for enterprise-focused entrepreneurs who are trying […] [...]

Gaming companies are reportedly the next targets in the US government’s potentially broader Tencent purge

18 September 2020

Some of the biggest names in online gaming in the United States have received letters from the U.S. government requesting information about their relationship with the multibillion-dollar Chinese technology company, Tencent, according to reports. Even as the U.S. Department of Commerce moves to block new downloads of the Chinese company’s popular messaging and payment app, […] [...]

Check out this never-before-seen clip from HBO’s The Perfect Weapon

18 September 2020

At Disrupt 2020, we got a chance to see some never-before-seen footage from HBO’s upcoming documentary The Perfect Weapon. The documentary, which was executive produced by John Maggio, is based on the book by the same(ish) name written by David Sanger, Washington correspondent for the New York Times. We got to sit down for an […] [...]

Salesforce announces 12,000 new jobs in the next year just weeks after laying off 1,000

18 September 2020

In a case of bizarre timing, Salesforce announced it was laying off 1,000 employees at the end of last month just a day after announcing a monster quarter with over $5 billion in revenue, putting the company on a $20 billion revenue run rate for the first time. The juxtaposition was hard to miss. Earlier […] [...]

And the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2020 is… Canix

18 September 2020

We started this competition with 20 impressive startups. After five days of fierce pitching in a wholly new virtual Startup Battlefield arena, we have a winner. The startups taking part in the Startup Battlefield have all been hand-picked to participate in our highly competitive startup competition. It was an unprecedented year as we moved all […] [...]

Are high churn rates depressing earnings for app developers?

18 September 2020

It’s great to improve your subscription app’s retention rates, but don’t do it for the 85/15 split. [...]

Researchers Uncover 6-Year Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting Iranian Dissidents

19 September 2020

Capping off a busy week of charges and sanctions against Iranian hackers, a new research offers insight into what's a six-year-long ongoing surveillance campaign targeting Iranian expats and dissidents with an intention to pilfer sensitive information. The threat actor, suspected to be of Iranian origin, is said to have orchestrated the campaign with at least two different moving parts — one for [...]

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Hacking Group Backed by Iranian Intelligence

18 September 2020

The U.S. government on Thursday imposed sweeping sanctions against an Iranian threat actor backed by the country's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) for carrying out malware campaigns targeting Iranian dissidents, journalists, and international companies in the telecom and travel sectors. According to the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the sanctions target [...]

Android 11 — 5 New Security and Privacy Features You Need to Know

18 September 2020

After a long wait and months of beta testing, Google last week finally released Android 11, the latest version of the Android mobile operating system—with features offering billions of its users more control over their data security and privacy. Android security is always a hot topic and almost always for the wrong reason, including Google's failure to prevent malicious apps from being [...]

Zenscrape: A Simple Web Scraping Solution for Penetration Testers

17 September 2020

Did you ever try extracting any information from any website? Well, if you have then you have surely enacted web scraping functions without even knowing it! To put in simpler terms, Web scraping, or also known as web data extraction, is the process of recouping or sweeping data from web-pages. It is a much faster and easier process of retrieving data without undergoing the time-consuming [...]

U.S. Announces Charges Against 2 Russian and 2 Iranian Hackers

17 September 2020

Immediately after revealing criminal charges against 5 Chinese and 2 Malaysian hackers, the United States government yesterday also made two separate announcements charging two Iranian and two Russian hackers and added them to the FBI's most-wanted list. The two Russian nationals—Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii Karasavidi—are accused of stealing $16.8 million worth of cryptocurrencies in a series of [...]

FBI adds 5 Chinese APT41 hackers to its Cyber's Most Wanted List

17 September 2020

The United States government today announced charges against 5 alleged members of a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group and 2 Malaysian hackers that are responsible for hacking more than 100 companies throughout the world. Named as APT41 and also known as 'Barium,' 'Winnti, 'Wicked Panda,' and 'Wicked Spider,' the cyber-espionage group has been operating since at least 2012 and is not just [...]

2 Hackers Charged for Defacing Sites after U.S. Airstrike Killed Iranian General

18 September 2020

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday indicted two hackers for their alleged involvement in defacing several websites in the country following the assassination of Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani earlier this January. Behzad Mohammadzadeh (aka Mrb3hz4d), 19, and Marwan Abusrour (aka Mrwn007), 25, have been charged with conspiracy to commit intentional damage to a protected [...]

New Report Explains COVID-19's Impact on Cyber Security

16 September 2020

Most cybersecurity professionals fully anticipated that cybercriminals would leverage the fear and confusion surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic in their cyberattacks. Of course, malicious emails would contain subjects relating to Covid-19, and malicious downloads would be Covid-19 related. This is how cybercriminals operate. Any opportunity to maximize effectiveness, no matter how contemptible [...]

Report: 97% of Cybersecurity Companies Have Leaked Data on the Dark Web

15 September 2020

In a new report into the global cybersecurity industry's exposure on the Dark Web this year, global application security company, ImmuniWeb, uncovered that 97% of leading cybersecurity companies have data leaks or other security incidents exposed on the Dark Web, while on average, there are over 4,000 stolen credentials and other sensitive data exposed per cybersecurity company. Even the [...]

CISA: Chinese Hackers Exploiting Unpatched Devices to Target U.S. Agencies

15 September 2020

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a new advisory on Monday about a wave of cyberattacks carried by Chinese nation-state actors targeting US government agencies and private entities. "CISA has observed Chinese [Ministry of State Security]-affiliated cyber threat actors operating from the People's Republic of China using commercially available information [...]

Spotlight Podcast: Intel’s Matt Areno – Supply Chain is the New Security Battlefield

18 September 2020

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by The Trusted Computing Group, we speak with Matthew Areno, a Principal Engineer in the Intel Product Assurance and Security (IPAS) group about the fast-changing landscape of cyber threats including attacks on hardware and software supply chains. The post Spotlight Podcast: Intel’s Matt Areno –...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: CTO Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security Start-UpSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityPKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoT [...]

As Election Day Nears, Kremlin Leans on Hackers-for-Hire

14 September 2020

The DOJ indicted a Russian national for his role in a campaign to undermine the U.S. election...and mine some cryptocurrency along the way. It is the latest evidence of Russia's willingness to use cyber criminals to conduct state-sponsored espionage. The post As Election Day Nears, Kremlin Leans on Hackers-for-Hire appeared first on The Security...Read the whole entry... »Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityReport: China Rides Cyber Attacks to Superpower Status401(k) Cyber Fraud Is Growing. Everyone Could Be Liable [...]

PKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoT

10 September 2020

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Spotlight Podcast: Dr. Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security Start-Up

2 September 2020

Thirty eight years after it was founded, RSA Security is embarking on what may be its most challenging journey yet: cybersecurity startup. In this Spotlight podcast we're joined by RSA CTO Zulfikar Ramzan about the company's path forward as an independent company. The post Spotlight Podcast: Dr. Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityHow NIST Is Securing The Quantum EraSpotlight Podcast: Intel’s Matt Areno – Supply Chain is the New Security Battlefield [...]

Spotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security

28 August 2020

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by RSA, we take on the question of securing the 2020 Presidential election. Given the magnitude of the problem, could taking a more risk-based approach to security pay off? We're joined by two information security professionals: Rob Carey is the Vice President and General Manager of Global Public Sector...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: CTO Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security Start-UpSpotlight Podcast: QOMPLX CISO Andy Jaquith on COVID, Ransomware and ResilienceAs Election Day Nears, Kremlin Leans on Hackers-for-Hire [...]

Report: China Rides Cyber Attacks to Superpower Status

27 August 2020

China has used offensive cyber capabilities to propel domestic industry and suppress opposition at home and abroad. As China seeks independence from Western interests, the role of cyber is likely to increase, a report from IntSights finds. The post Report: China Rides Cyber Attacks to Superpower Status appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesAs Cybercrooks Specialize, More Snooping, Less Smash and GrabAs Election Day Nears, Kremlin Leans on Hackers-for-HireSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security [...]

Episode 188: Flock Safety Flies in Surveillance Technology’s Gray Zone

21 August 2020

In this episode of the Security Ledger Podcast (#188), sponsored* by LastPass, we take a look at the fast-expanding world of crowdsourced surveillance by doing a deep dive on Flock Safety, a start up that sells inexpensive license plate scanners to homeowners and police departments. Also: users know that password security is important...but they...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesEpisode 185: Attacking COVID, Protecting PrivacySpotlight Podcast: Two Decades On TCG Tackles Trustworthiness For The Internet of ThingsWhat’s Good IAM? The Answer may depend on your Industry [...]

The Essential Role of IAM in Remote Work

10 August 2020

The sudden shift to 100% remote work has been jarring. How can businesses ensure remote workers are productive, while protecting sensitive data and minimizing cyberthreats? Rachael Stockton of LogMeIn and LastPass provides some tips. The post The Essential Role of IAM in Remote Work appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesWhat’s Good IAM? The Answer may depend on your IndustryWith Remote Work: MFA Makes Everyone HappyAs Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix [...]

Episode 187: Filtergate is DRM for Water

6 August 2020

In this episode of the podcast (#187), sponsored by Virsec, we talk with journalist and author Cory Doctorow of BoingBoing.net about the recent GE Filtergate incident and how DRM is invading our homes. Also, Satya Gupta the Chief Technology Officer of the firm VirSec joins us to talk about how application runtime monitoring is gaining traction in...Read the whole entry... » Related StoriesSpotlight Podcast: Intel’s Matt Areno – Supply Chain is the New Security BattlefieldSpotlight Podcast: CTO Zulfikar Ramzan on RSA’s Next Act: Security Start-UpSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election Security [...]

China Attacks Surge as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on COVID-19

4 August 2020

COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for cybercriminals and nation-state hackers from China and elsewhere, according to research released Tuesday from VMWare and Carbon Black. The post China Attacks Surge as Cyber Criminals Capitalize on COVID-19 appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related StoriesPKI Points the Way for Identity and Authentication in IoTSpotlight Podcast: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Election SecurityReport: China Rides Cyber Attacks to Superpower Status [...]

First PS5 photos show just how big Sony’s next-gen console truly is

19 September 2020

Sony’s upcoming PS5 hardware has appeared at the FCC, providing us with the first close up photos of the next-gen console. The FCC has published a variety of images, showing the standard PS5 laying horizontally, the included cables, and the removable base that holds the console in both vertical and horizontal positions. The photos also show just how big the PS5 truly is. We learned earlier this week that the PS5 is the biggest game console in modern history, even topping the Xbox One VCR-like shape and Sony’s own PS3. Sony released official dimensions during its PS5 event this week,… [...]

Apple will launch its online store in India on September 23rd

18 September 2020

Image: Apple Apple will launch its online store in India on September 23rd, giving customers in India a way to buy Apple products directly from the company for the first time. “We’re proud to be expanding in India and want to do all we can to support our customers and their communities,” said Apple’s senior vice president of retail and people Deirdre O’Brien said in a statement. “We know our users are relying on technology to stay connected, engage in learning, and tap into their creativity, and by bringing the Apple Store online to India, we are offering our customers… [...]

Roku and Comcast reach agreement to carry Peacock on Roku

18 September 2020

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Comcast and Roku have come to an agreement months after NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service launched. Peacock will be available to stream on Roku in the coming weeks. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Comcast that will bring Peacock to Roku customers and maintains access to NBCU’s TV Everywhere apps,” a Roku spokesperson said. “We look forward to offering these new options to consumers under an expanded, mutually beneficial relationship between our companies that includes adding NBC content to The Roku Channel and a meaningful partnership around advertising.” The decision comes… [...]

YouTube’s website now blocks iOS 14’s picture-in-picture mode unless you pay for Premium

18 September 2020

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge One of iOS 14’s big new features is picture-in-picture mode, which lets you watch a video in a small window while you’re doing other things on your iPhone. That could be handy if you, say, wanted to watch a YouTube video in Safari while chatting with your friends or checking email. But unfortunately, it seems YouTube has done something to stop videos from continuing to play when PIP mode is activated — unless you pay for YouTube Premium, that is. See for yourself. Pull up a video on YouTube’s website in Safari on… [...]

Procreate 5X adds new filters and a handy reference companion view

18 September 2020

Procreate’s next big update, Procreate 5X, adds new filters and adjustments that’ll be really helpful for those who are trying to do more in Procreate and less in Photoshop. The update will be available starting September 21st. The new filters include halftone, gradient map, chromatic aberration, glitch effects, and more. The iPad illustration app has also added a reference companion window, allowing you to view your whole canvas or another image on the side while you work. While overall this feels less flashy than the Procreate 5 update (which added Animation Assist, a tool that adds a timeline to the… [...]

Amazon warns PS5 preorder customers that consoles might arrive after launch day

18 September 2020

Image: Sony It seemed a little too good to be true the other night when Amazon successfully processed a bunch of PlayStation 5 preorders after other retailers dropped the ball spectacularly. And, well, maybe it was. Today, the company has sent out an email to many who preordered a PS5 — both the regular and Digital Edition consoles — advising that shipments might not arrive in time for the November 12th release date. “We’re contacting you about your order of PlayStation 5 to let you know in advance that you may not receive this item on the day it is… [...]

CDC says asymptomatic people should get tested for COVID-19 after all

18 September 2020

Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today that individuals who don’t have coronavirus symptoms should get tested, reversing guidance that stirred controversy last month. The reversal follows a report published yesterday by The New York Times which revealed that the initial guidance was pushed by non-scientists in the Trump administration against the objections of public health officials and experts. The new guidance, issued on the CDC’s website on Friday, now clarifies that individuals should seek a COVID-19 test if they feel they’ve been in close contact with those… [...]

OnePlus will release an app to make its OnePlus Buds work better with other Android phones

18 September 2020

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge OnePlus released the OnePlus Buds, its $79 true wireless earbuds, back in July. While they have great battery and an affordable price, if you used them with a non-OnePlus phone, you weren’t able to manage some settings or get firmware updates. That should change in the future, though, as a OnePlus Buds app will be coming to other Android devices, according to a Q&A on OnePlus’ Chinese website (via 9to5Google). The Q&A doesn’t give a timeline as to when we can expect to see that app on other phones, and OnePlus didn’t reply… [...]

How to use iOS 14’s App Library to organize your apps

18 September 2020

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge If you’re an organization junkie and an iPhone user, then iOS 14 has provided you with a new tool: the App Library, which organizes your apps in labeled groups to make them easier to find. In fact, all your current apps can now be found there, and any apps you download in the future will be placed there as well. (You can decide whether you want the apps to also be visible on your home screen; we’ll tell you how later in this article.) This new feature can be very useful, especially… [...]

Here’s what you need to run Cyberpunk 2077 on PC

18 September 2020

CD Projekt Red Cyberpunk 2077 will be released in a few months, but ahead of its mid-November launch, developer CD Projekt Red unveiled the system requirements needed to run the PC version of the game, and shockingly, you don’t need to upgrade your computer to play the game. The game’s recommended specs are not too heavy, requiring only an Intel Core i7-4790 or an AMD Ryzen 3 3200G processor, and either an Nvidia GTX 1060 or an AMD Radeon R9 Fury graphics card. So if you have not upgraded your rig in a bit, you’ll likely still be able to… [...]

What’s Causing the Mass Bird Die-Off in the Southwest?

19 September 2020

Thousands of migrating birds have died, perhaps starved by drier conditions related to climate change or by having to fly inland to avoid wildfire smoke. [...]

A Patient Dies After a Ransomware Attack Hits a Hospital

19 September 2020

The outage resulted in a significant delay in treatment. German authorities are investigating the perpetrators on suspicion of negligent manslaughter. [...]

Why Teens Are Falling for TikTok Conspiracy Theories

19 September 2020

Conspiracies like Pizzagate are all over the social media platform. Here’s why they’ve found an audience there. [...]

How to Set Your Own Default Browser and Email App in iOS 14

19 September 2020

Not into Safari or Apple Mail? With the next update, you can (finally) customize your preferences. Here’s what to know before you get started. [...]

The 943-Dimensional Chess of a Trustworthy Covid-19 Vaccine

19 September 2020

Scientists want public confidence. The White House wants an October Surprise. The FDA wants to avoid looking political. Big Pharma wants a win. You’re in the middle. [...]

19 Best Weekend Deals: Cameras, Apple Gear, and Games

19 September 2020

The new 8th-generation iPad is already slightly discounted, alongside headphones, laptops, and PS4 titles like 'Ghosts of Tsushima'. [...]

Trump’s TikTok Circus Will Have Lasting Consequences

18 September 2020

The larger issues around China’s technological rise aren’t going away. [...]

Dune Is a Hard Book to Adapt

18 September 2020

Anyone who's seen David Lynch's 1984 film knows Frank Herbert's book doesn't translate easily to the screen. [...]

The Progressive Case for a TikTok Sale

18 September 2020

A principled, hands-off approach to the internet was easier to defend in the 1990s. Today it makes no sense. [...]