Category: Technology
CrashStealer Mac malware steals passwords and wallets
A polished installer can make risky software feel routine. You see a familiar Mac window, follow the directions and enter your password when asked. By then, the app may already be working against you. Security researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have uncovered CrashStealer, a new Mac information stealer that impersonates Apple’s crash-reporting software. Jamf first
Could a paint-on electronic tattoo spot heart attacks?
A colorful shark painted on your hand might look like a temporary tattoo. However, the design could also monitor the electrical activity of your heart. Penn State engineers have developed a paint-on electronic tattoo made from conductive ink. Researchers apply the ink directly to the skin, where it dries into a working electrode. The team
RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone
Your phone rings, and the caller sounds official. They say your bank account or government service needs immediate verification. A link arrives moments later. The page looks like Google Play, and the caller tells you to install an app to fix the problem. Then the app asks you to turn on Accessibility access, a powerful
Amazon Leo satellite internet takes on Starlink
Amazon Leo satellite internet is getting closer to turning on service for customers. Amazon launched 29 more satellites into low Earth orbit on July 2, bringing its deployed total to 396 satellites, according to Amazon’s latest mission update. That launch gives Amazon enough satellites for an initial service rollout later this year. However, the newest
How sweepstakes entry data can reach scammers
It’s summer. Mall kiosks promise free cruises. Retailers run drawings at checkout. Entry cards sit in stacks near the register. You fill one out, drop it in the box and forget about it by the time you reach your car. That may be the last moment the information feels contained. Many sweepstakes are legitimate. Still,
Would this survival pod make you feel safer?
Disaster prep used to mean bottled water, flashlights and maybe a generator in the garage. Now a French startup is taking all of that to the next level. Momentum Technologies recently showed off its LifePods survival capsules. According to the company’s website, the capsules are designed to protect people, families, response teams and critical infrastructure
HalluSquatting AI attack could hijack your computer
You ask an artificial intelligence assistant to download a popular software tool. It confidently finds the project, retrieves the files and starts setting everything up. There is one problem. The AI found the wrong project. That mistake may sound like another frustrating AI hallucination. However, researchers have shown how an attacker could turn that wrong
How to share vacation photos on any screen
We have all been there. You come home from a trip, someone asks to see the photos, and suddenly your phone is making its way around the room, one person at a time. That works for a few snapshots. It gets old fast when you have beach videos, family group shots, mountain views or that
New bank scam laws could stop suspicious payments
Your phone rings, and the caller says your bank account is under attack. To protect your savings, you must move the money right now. The caller sounds calm. The instructions feel official. However, the “safe account” belongs to a scammer. That pressure can turn years of savings into an irreversible transfer. Georgia now gives some
Fox News AI Newsletter: IBM’s AI warning sends ‘shockwave’
Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – IBM sends ‘shockwave’ through tech industry with AI warning – Dimon urges calm over fear about AI’s impact on jobs: ‘Stop being breathless over it’ – AI is changing modern dating, but experts warn it’s making people ‘relationally