[ad_1] Researchers had also found an Elector security hole in September 2019, and there were other flaws on top of that (such as one that allowed modifying Likud’s vote count). However, Likud appears to have disregarded those concerns and simply uploaded the voter database. The vulnerability was closed roughly a day after it came to […]
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Android security flaw lets attackers send malware over Bluetooth
[ad_1] BlueFrag doesn’t work with Android 10. It’s possible that versions before Android 8 are affected, but the team hadn’t “evaluated the impact” on older releases. You can protect yourself by installing the February 2020 security patch, and the Bluetooth nature of the flaw means that you’ll have to be relatively close to an attacker. […]
Samsung reportedly scales back MWC presence over coronavirus fears
[ad_1] The company didn’t comment on the report. In addition to high-profile companies leaving the show, the GSMA (which organizes MWC) has also implemented some screening efforts in a bid to reduce the chances of coronavirus infections. It’s banning all guests from China’s Hubei province, where the outbreak started, and will require that visitors who […]
Bug prevents Windows 7 users from shutting down their PCs
[ad_1] Some have claimed success by disabling a handful of Adobe update services, but it’s not certain if that’s a reliable fix or if Adobe software is to blame. A Microsoft spokesperson told Bleeping Computer in a statement that the company was “actively investigating” the flaw, although it’s not certain what happens next. If this […]
The best portable laptop charger
[ad_1] Charging output: 100 W AC Total capacity: 22,000 mAh, or roughly 81 Wh Weight: 26.7 ounces (756 grams) Dimensions: 7.5 by 4.5 by 1.1 inches (19 by 11.4 by 2.8 centimeters) The RAVPower 27000 is the most affordable charger we tested and has power on par with the Mophie, but it feels less refined […]
After Math: Let’s take a drive
[ad_1] Associated Press Uber has been hemorrhaging cash for years. The company lost $8.5 billion (with a B) in 2019 alone and has yet to finish a financial calendar anywhere close to breaking even. However Uber’s new management appears confident that 2020 will be the year that the company breaks its losing streak, as CFO […]
Rain may soon be an effective source of renewable energy
[ad_1] The new design mates an aluminum electrode with an indium tin oxide electrode layered with PTFE, a material with a “quasi-permanent” electric charge. When a drop hits the PTFE/tin surface, it bridges the two electrodes and creates a closed-loop circuit. That helps fully release any stored charges. The technology could handle sustained rainfall, too. […]
Moto Razr test gauges the phone's ability to survive 'pocket sand'
[ad_1] Whether or not you believe the new Moto Razr's hinge is up to the job, there's another lingering question: how well does the phone's foldable screen survive in your pocket? You might have an early answer. JerryRigEverything (aka Zack Nelson) has co… [ad_2] Source link
The next ‘Destiny 2’ season will revamp swordplay
[ad_1] The rethink will also let swords partly bypass AI enemies’ shields, and there are tweaks to damage levels and perks. Don’t assume your favorite blade will work the same way as before, then. There will be things to do in the meantime. Bungie is running its customary Valentine’s Day event, Crimson Days, between February […]
‘Resurrected’ mammoth DNA helps explain why the species went extinct
[ad_1] As it turns out, at least one of the island’s mammoths had a string of genetic defects. There were issues with male fertility, neurological development, insulin signalling and even the ability to smell flowers. This suggests the mammoths might have been hurt by their small population size (300 to 500) and isolation from the […]