- Fake Job Interviews Target Developers With New Python Backdoor
Samstag 0:02 – BeauHD at Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from BleepingComputer: A new campaign tracked as „Dev Popper“ is targeting software developers with fake job interviews in an attempt to trick them into installing a Python remote access trojan (RAT). The developers are asked to perform tasks supposedly related to the interview, like downloading and running code from GitHub, in an effort to make the entire process appear legitimate. However, the threat actor’s goal is make their targets download malicious software that gathers system information and enables remote access to the host. According to Securonix a … - Your Clients Could Be Using AI to Clone Your Business Without Your Consent. Here Are 6 Alarmingly Simple Steps That Could Wipe Out Your Business in Minutes.
Samstag 0:00 – Ben Angel at Entrepreneur
Your clients can clone you faster than you realize. - IRS Free Tax Filing Pilot Saved Consumers $5.6 Million In Prep Fees
Freitag 23:20 – BeauHD at Slashdot
The free tax filing pilot from the IRS that rolled out in 12 states last month saved filers an estimated $5.6 million in tax preparation fees for federal returns, said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. CNBC reports: This season, more than 140,000 taxpayers successfully filed returns using IRS Direct File, a free tax filing pilot from the IRS, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS. Direct File surveyed more than 15,000 users, around 90% of whom rated their experience as „excellent,“ the agencies reported. „We have not made a decision about the future of Direct File,“ Werfel … - 45 Drives Adds Linux-Powered Mini PCs, Workstations To Growing Compute Lineup
Freitag 22:40 – BeauHD at Slashdot
Tobias Mann reports via The Register: Canadian systems builder 45 Drives is perhaps best known for the dense multi-drive storage systems employed by the likes of Backblaze and others, but over the last year the biz has expanded its line-up to virtualization kit, and now low-power clients and workstations aimed at enterprises and home enthusiasts alike. 45 Drives‘ Home Client marks a departure from the relatively large rack-mount chassis it normally builds. Founder Doug Milburn told The Register the mini PC is something of a passion project that was born out of a desire to build a better home t … - Thoma Bravo To Take UK Cybersecurity Company Darktrace Private In $5 Billion Deal
Freitag 22:00 – BeauHD at Slashdot
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Darktrace is set to go private in a deal that values the U.K.-based cybersecurity giant at around $5 billion. A newly formed entity called Luke Bidco Ltd., formed by private equity giant Thoma Bravo, has tabled an all-cash bid of $7.75 per share, which represents a 44% premium on its average price for the three-month period ending April 25. However, this premium drops to just 20% when juxtaposed against Darktrace’s closing price Thursday, as the company’s shares had risen 20% to 5.18 pounds in the past month. Founded out of Cambridge, U.K., … - Judge Dismisses Superconductivity Physicist's Lawsuit Against University
Freitag 21:20 – msmash at Slashdot
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by superconductivity physicist Ranga Dias against his employer, the University of Rochester in New York. From a report: In February, a university investigation found that he had committed scientific misconduct by, among other things, fabricating data to claim the discovery of superconductors — materials with zero electrical resistance — at room temperature. Dias filed the lawsuit against the university for allegedly violating his academic freedom and conducting a biased investigation into his work. On 19 April, Monroe County Supreme Court justice Josep … - Elon Musk Reveals His Tactics for Building Successful Companies, Including Sleeping Under His Desk and 'Working Every Waking Hour'
Freitag 20:59 – Sherin Shibu at Entrepreneur
Musk shared the secrets on a podcast with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of the $1.6 trillion Norges Bank. - British Intelligence Moves To Protect Research Universities From Espionage
Freitag 20:43 – msmash at Slashdot
The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency warned the country’s leading research universities on Thursday that foreign states are targeting their institutions and imperilling national security. The Record: „We know that our universities are being actively targeted by hostile actors and need to guard against the threat posed to frontier research in the most sensitive sectors,“ said the deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden, who also attended the briefing. The threat requires „further measures,“ said the deputy PM, who announced that the government was launching a consultation with the sec … - 'My Mouth Dropped': Woman Goes Viral For Sharing Hilarious Cake Decorating Mishap at Walmart
Freitag 20:29 – Emily Rella at Entrepreneur
Peyton Chimack has received over 703,000 views on her TikTok post of her birthday cake. - Noise From Traffic Stunts Growth of Baby Birds, Study Finds
Freitag 20:02 – msmash at Slashdot
Noise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found. From a report: Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are exposed to noise from city traffic experience long-term negative effects on their health, growth and reproduction, the study found. „Sound has a much stronger and more direct impact on bird development than we knew before,“ said Dr Mylene Mariette, a bird communication expert at Deakin University in Australia and a co-author of the study, published in the journal Science. „It would be wise to work more to reduce noise pollution.“ A grow … - Is It More Profitable to Buy a Single-Family or Multi-Unit Property? Here's What Beginner Real Estate Investors Need to Know.
Freitag 20:00 – Ryan Barone at Entrepreneur
Making the most profitable decision means having a clear eye towards risk tolerance, time availability and management training enthusiasm, among other factors. - Jeff Bezos and Amazon Execs Used An Encrypted Messaging App to Talk About 'Sensitive Business Matters,' FTC Alleges
Freitag 19:35 – Sherin Shibu at Entrepreneur
The FTC’s filing claims Bezos and other execs used a disappearing message feature even after Amazon knew it was being investigated. - Millions of IPs Remain Infected By USB Worm Years After Its Creators Left It For Dead
Freitag 19:22 – msmash at Slashdot
A now-abandoned USB worm that backdoors connected devices has continued to self-replicate for years since its creators lost control of it and remains active on thousands, possibly millions, of machines, researchers said Thursday. ArsTechnica: The worm — which first came to light in a 2023 post published by security firm Sophos — became active in 2019 when a variant of malware known as PlugX added functionality that allowed it to infect USB drives automatically. In turn, those drives would infect any new machine they connected to, a capability that allowed the malware to spread without requir … - Ring Camera Owners Will Receive $5.6 Million in Payments After FTC-Amazon Settlement. Here's How Many Customers Are Eligible — And How They'll Get the Cash.
Freitag 19:05 – Emily Rella at Entrepreneur
The payouts are a result of a June 2023 settlement with Amazon over privacy violation allegations against the camera company. - Clinton Sparks Podcast: Shaquille O'Neal's Journey from NBA Superstar to Entrepreneur
Freitag 19:00 – Clinton Sparks at Entrepreneur
This podcast is a fun, entertaining and informative show that will teach you how to succeed and achieve your goals with practical advice and actionable steps given through compelling stories and conversations with Clinton and his guests. - Clinton Sparks Podcast: Offset's Journey From Hip-Hop to High Fashion and Entrepreneurship Success
Freitag 19:00 – Clinton Sparks at Entrepreneur
This podcast is a fun, entertaining and informative show that will teach you how to succeed and achieve your goals with practical advice and actionable steps given through compelling stories and conversations with Clinton and his guests. - Captchas Are Getting Harder
Freitag 18:40 – msmash at Slashdot
Captchas that aim to distinguish humans from nefarious bots are demanding more brain power. WSJ: The companies and cybersecurity experts who design Captchas have been doing all they can to stay one step ahead of the bad actors figuring out how to crack them. A cottage industry of third-party Captcha-solving firms — essentially, humans hired to solve the puzzles all day — has emerged. More alarmingly, so has technology that can automatically solve the more rudimentary tests, such as identifying photos of motorcycles and reading distorted text. „Software has gotten really good at labeling phot … - GNOME Foundation To Focus On Fundraising After Years Running A Deficit
Freitag 18:02 – msmash at Slashdot
The GNOME Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the GNOME desktop environment, has been operating at a deficit for several years, depleting its financial reserves. Robert McQueen, the foundation’s president, has announced plans to increase fundraising efforts in a new blog post. McQueen adds: As you may be aware, the GNOME Foundation has operated at a deficit (nonprofit speak for a loss — ie spending more than we’ve been raising each year) for over three years, essentially running the Foundation on reserves from some substantial donations received 4-5 years ago. The Foundation has … - I Went on a Retreat to Reignite My Entrepreneurial Passion. Here's What I Learned That Will Forever Change The Way I Lead.
Freitag 18:00 – Iza Montalvo at Entrepreneur
An international adventure could be exactly what you need to achieve your entrepreneurial goals. - How to Turn Workplace Conflict into a Strategic Advantage
Freitag 18:00 – Rachel Cubas-Wilkinson at Entrepreneur
Conflict is present in all organizations and takes numerous forms. Here’s how organizations can harness conflict to create better outcomes and healthy conflict management cultures. - How to Keep Your Startup's Cash Flow Safe from Invoice Scams
Freitag 17:30 – Nick Chandi at Entrepreneur
Stay ahead of invoice fraud and safeguard your cash flow with proactive steps for new small business owners. Learn to spot warning signs and take action to protect your business’s financial health. - Chinese Drone Maker DJI Might Get Banned Next in the US
Freitag 17:20 – msmash at Slashdot
U.S. authorities consider DJI a security threat. Congress is weighing legislation to ban it [non-paywalled link], prompting a lobbying campaign from the company, which dominates the commercial and consumer drone markets. The New York Times: DJI is on a Defense Department list of Chinese military companies whose products the U.S. armed forces will be prohibited from purchasing in the future. As part of the defense budget that Congress passed for this year, other federal agencies and programs are likely to be prohibited from purchasing DJI drones as well. The drones — though not designed or aut … - How to Choose the Right Financial Advisor — A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Freitag 17:00 – Shirl Penney at Entrepreneur
Use this guide to select a financial advisor who not only understands your unique financial needs but also has the expertise, experience and connections to support your business and personal goals effectively. - Optimize Your Diet and Budget with This $55 Nut Milk Maker
Freitag 17:00 – Entrepreneur Store at Entrepreneur
The Venoly comes with a helical grinding blade and serrated edges to create rich, creamy nut milk. - Android TVs Can Expose User Email Inboxes
Freitag 16:40 – msmash at Slashdot
Some Android-powered TVs can expose the contents of users‘ email inboxes if an attacker has physical access to the TV. Google initially told the office of Senator Ron Wyden that the issue, which is a quirk of how software is installed on these TVs, was expected behavior, but after being contacted by 404 Media, Google now says it is addressing the issue. From the report: The attack is an edge case but one that still highlights how the use of Google accounts, even on products that aren’t necessarily designed for browsing user data, can expose information in unusual ways, including TVs in busines … - 3 Ways AI Can Make Humans Better (and How it Can Hurt Us)
Freitag 16:30 – Kelly Hyman at Entrepreneur
Business leaders should know the potential drawbacks of AI before diving in head first. - Logan Paul's Energy Drink Company Accused of 'Forever Chemicals,' Excessive Caffeine in Class-Action Lawsuits
Freitag 16:20 – Emily Rella at Entrepreneur
Prime Hydration is facing two class-action lawsuits. Paul says the suits are „absolute bull.“ - Europeans 'Less Hard-Working' Than Americans, Says Norway Oil Fund Boss
Freitag 16:00 – msmash at Slashdot
Europe is less hard-working, less ambitious, more regulated and more risk-averse than the US, according to the boss of Norway’s giant oil fund, with the gap between the two continents only getting wider. FT: Nicolai Tangen, chief executive of the $1.6tn fund, told the Financial Times it was „worrisome“ that American companies were outpacing their European rivals [non paywalled link] on innovation and technology, leading to vast outperformance of US shares in the past decade. „There’s a mindset issue in terms of acceptance of mistakes and risks. You go bust in America, you get another chance. I … - Encrypted Email Service Files DMA Complaint Claiming It Vanished from Google Search
Freitag 15:20 – msmash at Slashdot
Tutao, known for the encrypted email service Tuta Mail, has filed a Digital Markets Act (DMA) complaint to the EU over an alleged de-ranking in Google Search. From a report: Google Search rankings are all too familiar to search engine optimization (SEO) specialists charged with ensuring web pages rise to the top of search results. In the case of Tutao’s products — Tuta Mail and Tuta Calendar — all was going well until the beginning of March 2024, when the company claims tuta.com was abruptly de-ranked in Google Search. Rather than being displayed as a search result of thousands of keywords, … - Windows 11 Will Display Watermark If Your PC Does Not Support AI Requirements
Freitag 14:40 – msmash at Slashdot
An anonymous reader shares a report: With Windows 11 24H2 all geared up to have AI-intensive applications, Microsoft has added a code that will warn you if your PC does not meet the hardware requirements, according to code dug up by Twitter/X sleuth Albacore. The warning will be displayed as a watermark so you know that you cannot use certain AI-powered built-in apps because of an unsupported CPU.Read more of this story at Slashdot. - Microsoft and IBM release MS-DOS 4.00 source code
Freitag 12:04 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
In a celebration of innovation and preserving computing history, Microsoft has released the source code for MS-DOS 4.00 in partnership with IBM. The release – available under the permissive MIT license – includes the operating system’s source code, binary files, and original documentation. The decision to open source MS-DOS 4.00 stems from recent correspondence between… Read more »
The post Microsoft and IBM release MS-DOS 4.00 source code appeared first on Developer Tech News. - GitHub’s 2FA rollout boosts supply chain security
Donnerstag 11:31 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
In a push to enhance the security of the software supply chain, GitHub has successfully rolled out mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for code contributors on its platform. GitHub’s 2FA rollout – announced in May 2022 – aimed to address the critical first link in the software supply chain by securing the developers responsible for designing,… Read more »
The post GitHub’s 2FA rollout boosts supply chain security appeared first on Developer Tech News. - Unreal Engine 5.4 brings animation, rendering, and AI upgrades
Mittwoch 11:49 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.4, packed with new features and improvements aimed at benefiting game developers and creators across industries. The latest version delivers toolsets used internally by Epic to build high-profile releases like Fortnite Chapter 5, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, and LEGO Fortnite. “Unreal Engine 5.4 is here, and it’s packed with… Read more »
The post Unreal Engine 5.4 brings animation, rendering, and AI upgrades appeared first on Developer Tech News. - What developers can learn from the largest DDoS attack in history
Freitag 11:21 – Rene Mulyandari at Developer Tech News
This past October, Google Cloud disclosed that it had successfully mitigated the largest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack in history – and that this DDoS attack had been hitting businesses since August. What made it the worst DDoS to date? It was the volume. At its peak, the attack counted over 398 million requests… Read more »
The post What developers can learn from the largest DDoS attack in history appeared first on Developer Tech News. - Stable Diffusion 3 API delivers powerful image generation
Donnerstag 16:04 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
Stability AI is providing the next iteration of its powerful text-to-image model, Stable Diffusion 3, to developers through its API and an innovative new creation platform. Stable Diffusion 3 was unveiled in February alongside an early preview for a limited group of developers. Today’s announcement will help it to compete with major industry players such… Read more »
The post Stable Diffusion 3 API delivers powerful image generation appeared first on Developer Tech News. - Fortifying app security with the help of Terraform
Donnerstag 15:50 – Rene Mulyandari at Developer Tech News
A staple of DevOps tech stacks, Terraform is an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) provisioning and management tool developed by HashiCorp. While Terraform itself is rarely associated with app security and is not directly related to the safety and cyber protection of applications, using it correctly is pivotal in the implementation of security best practices. As DevOps continues… Read more »
The post Fortifying app security with the help of Terraform appeared first on Developer Tech News. - SAS unveils SAS Viya Workbench developer environment for building AI models
Mittwoch 21:25 – Duncan MacRae at Developer Tech News
SAS has added expanded capabilities to its SAS Viya flagship data and AI platform, including the general availability of SAS Viya Workbench. Targeted to developers and modellers, Viya Workbench is a self-service, on-demand compute environment for conducting data preparation, exploratory data analysis, and developing analytical and machine learning models. Kathy Lange, Research Director for AI… Read more »
The post SAS unveils SAS Viya Workbench developer environment for building AI models appeared first on Developer Tech News. - Apple enables web distribution for iOS developers targeting EU users
Mittwoch 14:24 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
Apple has announced that iOS app developers targeting EU users are now able to directly offer downloads from their own websites. This shift comes as a response to the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), requiring major tech platforms to open up their ecosystems and ensure a more competitive market. Historically, Apple has maintained a… Read more »
The post Apple enables web distribution for iOS developers targeting EU users appeared first on Developer Tech News. - IDC expects Android to grow at ‘twice the pace of iOS’
Dienstag 12:12 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
IDC predicts that Android is set for significant growth in 2024, outpacing Apple’s iOS by a considerable margin. Amid shifting market dynamics, Android is expected to expand at “twice the pace” of iOS. The iPhone has always performed strongly in the US but its growth internationally has contributed to Android’s squeezed marketshare in recent years,… Read more »
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Montag 15:32 – Ryan Daws at Developer Tech News
Apple has requested that a judge dismisses a new complaint by Epic Games, which accuses the Cupertino-based company of failing to adhere to an earlier antitrust ruling. The dispute initially ignited when Epic Games implemented its own in-app payment system within the iPhone platform, effectively sidestepping the App Store’s standard 30 percent commission fee. Apple… Read more »
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