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‘Hacks’ Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First
“Hacks” stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs discussed the show’s legacy and the possibility of a spinoff during an appearance on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. Einbinder said working alongside Gillian Anderson on the film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” had shifted her outlook on discussing “Hacks” long-term, comparing it to how Anderson…
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UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach
UK Government Investments (UKGI), the body that manages the state’s stakes in companies such as Channel 4, the Post Office, Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds, has been told to tighten its internal security after a data breach left sensitive information publicly accessible for nearly two days. The lapse, disclosed in the agency’s annual report,…
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The 10 Best Video Game Worlds of All Time, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten best video game worlds of all time, compiled by writer Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck. The ranking judges each setting on qualities such as iconic status, design, storytelling, interactivity, originality, lore and overall polish, reflecting how central a well-crafted world is to a game’s success regardless of genre. The…
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Inside the London hacker house taking a stand against founder burnout
Lift House, a co-living and working space in East London for six young founders, is positioning itself as an alternative to Silicon Valley’s intense hacker-house culture. Its residents aim to build ambitious companies while prioritising wellbeing, shared routines and sustainable working habits, reflecting a broader confidence in London’s growing technology scene. Founded in March, the…
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Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran
President Donald Trump has blamed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for cyberattacks on the state’s water systems, despite officials reportedly believing Iran is the likelier source. The comments matter because the attacks target essential public infrastructure and appear to be spreading beyond Minnesota. The FBI recently warned that attacks on US infrastructure were reaching other states,…
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s PlayStation ports compromised by a hacker ruining players’ accounts
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s PlayStation versions have reportedly been compromised by a hacker who can disrupt matches and damage players’ accounts. The issue matters because it affects an older but still active online game, leaving players vulnerable to unwanted account changes and potentially discouraging them from using its multiplayer modes. Reports say the…
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They call it ‘a dream fulfilled’ — new homes designed for (and by) slum residents
Residents of the Sanjaynagar informal settlement in Ahmednagar, India, have moved into homes they helped design through a participatory redevelopment project called Swapnapurti, meaning “fulfilment of dreams”. The project matters because it seeks to preserve residents’ social ties and accommodate their daily needs, rather than imposing the standard high-rise housing models that can disrupt established…
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Paidwork breach exposes 23M user records
Paidwork, an online microtask platform that pays users small sums for completing tasks, has reportedly suffered a data breach affecting more than 23 million accounts. The incident matters because users may have supplied sensitive personal and banking information in exchange for modest earnings, potentially leaving them exposed to identity theft, fraud and targeted scams. The…
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Iran-linked cyberattacks strike water utilities across seven US states
Cyberattacks on water and wastewater utilities affected at least seven US states, including more than 30 targets in Minnesota, according to the FBI. Iranian-affiliated hackers were considered the leading suspects, and the campaign was among the broadest known attacks on US industrial control systems, raising concerns about the resilience of essential water services. The FBI…
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Defcon’s new badge is a security key you can see inside
Defcon’s 2026 conference badge contains the Baochip-1x, a largely open-source microcontroller designed by hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang to make computer-chip security more transparent and independently verifiable. Its removable core can also be used after the event as a hardware security token, giving the badge a practical purpose beyond the conference. Unlike conventional chips sealed…