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Pricken has today cleared his name from all charges through community service. “Today all of the charges regarding my incident with the University of Georgia have officially been dismissed,” he posted on his Facebook site Thursday. “I would like to take a moment to tell my story about how I ended up in a jail cell Christmas 2014.” Pickren, a computer engineering major, “became desensitized to the impact that a computer breach could have on organizations....

According to Tomi Tuominen and Timo Hirvonen, security consultants for Finnish data security company F-Secure said that they discovered a vulnerability in the software of the electronic hotel room keys of VingCard Elsafe (a brand under Assa Abloy), a global provider of hotel locking systems. The vulnerable software in question is called ‘Vision’ and it could affect millions of rooms as they are available in 166 countries and in over 40,000 buildings, F-Secure researchers estimate....

Bastille says that a flaw in the way these wireless mouse transmit data could leave thousands of computers at risk from hackers. Bastille says that a hacker standing within 100 yards of the victim’s computer and using a $30 long-range radio dongle and a few lines of code can intercept the radio signal between the victim’s mouse and the dongle plugged into the victim’s computer. Once he/she has intercepted the legitimate signals between the mouse and computer, this hacker the signal with her own and gain control over the victim’s PC....

In the eagerness to catch the latest episodes, many fans turn to other methods of digital distribution like torrents and illegal online streaming for downloading recent Games of Thrones series. Apparently, cybercriminals are using this opportunity to disguise malware inside torrents and spread onto computers of such users, claims security firm Kaspersky. According to a recent report from security firm Kaspersky, cybercriminals are using the latest episodes of Game of Thrones as bait to target unsuspecting users....

Trend Micro security researchers state that the leaked data stolen from Hacking Team, a company known to sell surveillance tools and communication interception, have a number of unpatched and unreported Adobe flaws. The researchers while examining the leaked data dump found at least three software exploits – two for Adobe Flash Player and one for Microsoft’s Windows kernel. Out of two, one of the Flash Player susceptibilities, known as Use-after-free vulnerability with CVE-2015-0349, has already been patched....

Getting a job in Google is a dream come true for millions of engineers. Google has been ranked by job-community website, Glassdoor as ‘best workplaces’ year after year. Many job aspirants aspire to get a job in Google but getting one seems to be the toughest assignment according to Glassdoor. We already know that Google takes on board only the best talent available in the world over and therefore it is well known for asking difficult and tricky interview questions....

Dmitry Belenko, an ex-Googler writes that once he started working for Google, he had a difficult time coming to terms that he was no longer a big fish in a small pond and that he was no longer the best at everything: “The overarching disadvantage is that your ego will be bruised quite thoroughly. Google hires some amazing people, and until you realize that you can’t be amazing at everything, you will feel like an imposter....

As a result, developer Niantic has started testing a new tracking system that brings a new way to track Pokemon in Pokemon Go to a “subset of users”. “We’re currently testing a variation of the “Nearby Pokemon” feature with a subset of users,” Niantic explaining in the latest patch notes. “During this period you may see some variation in the nearby Pokemon UI.” Please note that you won’t be able to see the new ‘Nearby’ feature when you load up the game unless you are a part of that “subset of users....

The video footage shows two men arriving at the male victim’s house in a car at 9 pm carrying “relay boxes” on September 24. One of them approaches the front door with a relay box in his hand and then waves the device at the front door of the house, and the car gets unlocked. The crooks then drive off with the Mercedes-Benz. So, how did this happen? Apparently, the relay boxes are designed to receive a signal from the car key through walls, doors and windows....

The state of software development at the moment is focusing on negative splits, so to speak, and it’s all thanks to DevOpsDevOps. For someone new to the DevOps scene, DevOps is an evolution of fast software development, where frequent releases and feedback are demanded in order for applications to move steadily toward the business goal. So in DevOps, code is sent out continuously to production for feedback and bug discovery, making release cycles occur more often – such as daily, or even hourly....

Accessing BIOS configuration settings PCs/laptops running on Windows 10 is not easy! Here is how you do it.BIOS and UEFIHere is how you access the BIOS settings in Windows 10Advanced settings BIOS and UEFI The basic input/output system (BIOS) settings, located in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware are independent of the operating system. BIOS settings allow you to configure the underlying hardware settings of your computer, including which device will be used to boot the PC and in the order you want your PC/laptop to access them....

Step by step guide to becoming an ethical hackerWhat is Ethical Hacking?Getting StartedSoft SkillsBe a part of a project or sign up for a courseSpecializeBe a part of the bug lovers’ communityStay legal By definition, hacking is the practice of altering the features of a system, to accomplish a goal which is not in scope of the purpose of its creation. However, hacking has more to it than just altering a code, as it is a high paying career choice with huge reputation for successful hackers....

Unfortunately, there’s no way to download HBO Max on Roku. However, you can download and use HBO Max on your Fire TV Stick, Fire TV streaming box, Fire TV Cube, or Fire TV Edition television by following a simple workaround. Can I Get HBO Max On My Firestick? One of the major highlights of Android is the ability to sideload applications and games that might not be available officially on the Google Playstore....

The latest iPhone 14 pro and 14 pro max also got the latest always-on display feature. As soon as iOS 16 became available, iPhone users started upgrading their devices. But right after upgrading to iOS 16, many users began complaining about battery drain issues. If you are also among the users facing battery drain on their iPhone. Don’t worry; here are ten working fixes you can try to fix battery drain issues in iOS 16....

Since, most of the things that we have at home at interconnected these days, we are surrounded by effectively web-enabled computers, which many of the people out there don’t even know has to be secured. So, what can you do to keep your devices safe and reduce the chances of them being used for wrong purposes? Irrespective of whether you know exactly which devices require protection, there are a few things that you can do....

Here’s how you can use WhatsApp Messenger on your SIM-less deviceLet’s see how we can use WhatsApp on a device without a SIM card. However, there is one flip side to the app. You can install and use WhatsApp Messenger only on devices that has a mobile SIM. So, what about devices or tablets that do not have a SIM card? Do not worry. You can now use WhatsApp on devices without a SIM card....

How to install Ubuntu Touch on your Android smartphone or tabletHere’s how to install Ubuntu Touch on your supported Android Smartphone/TabletHow To Install Ubuntu Touch Visit the Ubuntu Touch Wiki page here to know whether your smartphone/tablet supports Ubuntu Touch. Here’s how to install Ubuntu Touch on your supported Android Smartphone/Tablet When the Ubuntu Touch first version was announced, it needed a complex installation process involving using PC to flash Ubuntu Touch on your Android smartphone....

The best way any parent can keep kids safe online is by staying connected with them always. But, the big question is ‘How do you stay connected with my kids even when I’m far away?’ Well, in such a situation, an advanced parental control app become essential. A parental control app can always come in handy to help parents ensure their kid’s safe online and track their whereabouts. However, with hundreds of parental control apps available online, it can be quite hard to choose the best one that can help you get the job done perfectly....

Both the dual-SIM smartphones and the 13,000 mAh power bank will be available exclusively on Flipkart. The called Honor 4c is priced at Rs 8,999 while Honor Bee will set you back by Rs 4,999 along with a 13,000 mAh power bank which will cost Rs 1,399. The Huawei Honor 4C smartphone has a 5-inch 720p HD TFT IPS display having 1280×720 pixels with 76 per cent visual screen to body ratio....

Hundreds of people reported seeing a strange lights over southern California. Many have posted videos of the strange phenomena to social media. So far there are several theories about what they could be. Many UFO hobbyists have said that the lights belong to a Alien spacecraft but there are contrarian views as well. AccuWeather reported that this time of the year, fireballs light up the night sky. Each year the Earth passes through a stream left by the Comet Encke....