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Cyberattack forces International Meteor Organization offline for weeks
The International Meteor Organization (IMO), a Belgium-based nonprofit that coordinates meteor observations by amateur and professional astronomers worldwide, has had much of its website taken offline following a cyberattack. The organisation says the incident dealt a “critical blow” to its ageing infrastructure and warns that several weeks of partial downtime will follow as it transitions…
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Volkswagen’s slippery new EV breaks a bunch of efficiency records
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric coupe prototype it claims is the world’s most aerodynamic road-legal vehicle, as carmakers race to improve EV efficiency and reduce charging anxiety. Rather than relying on exotic new battery or motor technology, VW achieved the breakthrough largely through design, reshaping components shared with its upcoming ID.…
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Stream the 78th Emmy Awards live on Peacock Monday evening
The 78th Emmy Awards will air live on Monday, 14 September at 8pm ET/5pm PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, broadcast on NBC and streamed via Peacock. “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay hosts, becoming the first woman to solo-host the Emmys since Jane Lynch in 2011, while shows including “The Pitt”,…
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Australia’s outdated technology is vulnerable to AI hacking attacks, signals chief says
Australia’s top intelligence agency has warned that the country’s ageing technology infrastructure leaves it vulnerable to attacks exploiting artificial intelligence, as the government works on new AI regulations. Abigail Bradshaw, director general of the Australian Signals Directorate, told the Sydney Dialogue summit in Canberra that governments and businesses would need to spend “enormous” sums updating…
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Scammers know the best time to text you
New research from cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes suggests scammers have become highly strategic about timing and choice of channel when targeting victims, rather than sending fraudulent messages at random. The findings matter because understanding these patterns could help people recognise and resist scams during the moments they are most vulnerable, such as busy periods when attention…
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UK.gov begins killing off passwords for 23 million users
The UK government is expanding its passkey login system across GOV.UK One Login, offering more than 23 million users the option to sign in using a fingerprint, Face ID or device PIN instead of a password and text-message code. The move follows a trial involving over 300,000 users and is aimed at cutting phishing risk…
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NBC increases security at Today show after intruder alert and Nancy Guthrie kidnapping
NBC has tightened security at its 30 Rockefeller Center studios after a July intrusion at the Today show unsettled staff, coming just months after host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, was kidnapped from her Arizona home. The breach raised serious concerns about safety at the network, with employees reportedly feeling shaken and questioning how such an…
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Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net for some reason, and Geralt will be in Diablo 4
CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 is being brought to Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, expanding its availability beyond existing storefronts, while a crossover will see The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia appear as a playable or featured character in Diablo 4. The move signals a notable partnership between CD Projekt Red and Blizzard, two major RPG studios not…
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Blizzard Has No Plans To Turn Battle.net Into A Steam Competitor
Blizzard has confirmed that its Battle.net storefront will not follow Steam or the Epic Games Store towards an open, self-publishing model, despite adding high-profile third-party titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 before the end of the year. Speaking to Polygon at BlizzCon, Blizzard’s Andrew Guerrero said the company remains…
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THR and SAG-AFTRA Toast This Year’s Top TV Talent at Emmy Nominees Night
The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA jointly hosted Emmy Nominees Night on Saturday at the Chateau Marmont, bringing together stars from this year’s leading awards contenders ahead of Monday’s ceremony. The event, sponsored by Snapchat and Waymo, served as a pre-show gathering for casts and creators of shows such as The Pitt, Widow’s Bay, Pluribus, Hacks…