Big changes are coming to airport security. After almost 20 years, the TSA is finally letting passengers keep their shoes on during screening. This new rule starts this Sunday at many major airports and will soon roll out to all U. S. airports. Why the change? The TSA has been working on ways to speed up security lines. Passengers who set off alarms will still need ...
Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates after October 14, 2025. This is a big deal for businesses still using the old OS. Many are slow to upgrade, especially in healthcare and finance. These industries often have outdated hardware that can't run Windows 11. In the Americas, only 43% of business devices have made the switch, compared to 70% in Europe. Larg...
It was a Friday night that ended with a group of 60 people in handcuffs. These folks were part of a larger crowd that had been hanging out near the Supreme Court, just a stone's throw from the US Capitol. The Capitol Police had set up a barrier using bike racks to keep the protesters at bay, but things didn't go as planned. The group had been peaceful up until that ...
Crypto has become a hot target for criminals. This is due to the fact that it is hard to trace and easy to move around. Many people who own a lot of crypto are at risk. They can be targeted by thieves who use force to get what they want. This is known as a "wrench attack. " It is a scary situation where criminals use violence to get someone's crypto passwords. The i...
The world of cryptocurrency is not just about digital transactions and online security. It has a dark side that involves real-world violence. This was highlighted by a recent incident in Manhattan. An Italian man claimed he was kidnapped and tortured in an upscale townhouse. His captors wanted his bitcoin. This type of crime is known as a "wrench attack. " The term ...
Windows 11 has a new AI feature called Recall. It captures screenshots and stores data every three seconds. This has caused a stir among privacy advocates. Signal Messenger, a popular app focused on secure communication, has taken a stand against Recall. Signal has decided to block Recall's screenshot feature by default on its Windows desktop version. This move ...
First, let's talk about the recent Shedeur Sanders incident. A prankster tricked him by pretending to be Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis. This happened on a phone Shedeur received straight from the NFL. So, who spilled the beans on his number? If Shedeur's story checks out, it means someone with ties to the league or a team messed up big time. They let the ...
The US has announced a new strategy to boost its shipbuilding sector by imposing fees on Chinese ships that dock at American ports. This move is part of a larger trade dispute between the US and China. The US has been trying to bring back manufacturing jobs to the country. Critics worry this could lead to a global economic slowdown and higher prices for consumers....
Streetlights play a big role in keeping cities safe. In Chile, a big project replaced old streetlights with new ones. The goal was to see if this change would cut down on crime and other issues in public spaces. The project looked at 101 places where lights were upgraded. It also compared them to 244 places where nothing changed. This way, they could see if the new ...
Google is shaking things up with how they verify phone numbers when you create a new Gmail account. Instead of sending a 6-digit code via SMS, they're switching to QR codes. This change is all about making things more secure. SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a target for hackers, so Google wants to move away from it. By using QR codes, Google hopes ...