Linus Torvalds Announces Second Linux Kernel 4.7 Release Candidate

As announced by Linus Torvalds last month, Linux kernel 4.7 is currently in development. However, until then, theres a lot of work to be done. The second RC build of the forthcoming Linux 4.7 kernel is now ready for testing to the public. The next release candidate will be available on 12th June, 2016. source: www.techworm.net

June 6, 2016 · 1 min · 56 words · Nicholas Johns

Mark Zuckerberg’s Pinterest, LinkedIn and Twitter accounts Hacked

This time is because of his social networking accounts which were hacked by hackers. However, the group left his Facebook page intact. He has become the latest high-profile victim of an embarrassing hack attack. OurMine is reportedly a group of teenage hackers based in Saudi Arabia. The group claimed responsibility for the high-profile hacking in a tweet and invited Mr Zuckerberg to contact them. The team also wrote from Zuckerbergs Twitter page....

June 6, 2016 · 2 min · 230 words · Ian Martinez

Russia’s Facebook, VK hacked, personal info of 1 million users being sold on dark web

The site obtained the data and published an analysis on Sunday. He has claimed to have access to another 71 million accounts, but decided not to sell them yet. Motherboard confirmed that the password was correct, when they got in touch with a Russian friend. While most of the phone numbers were genuine, not all of users had numbers listed. According to LeakedSources blog, the data was given by someone who used the alias Tessa88....

June 6, 2016 · 1 min · 150 words · Erica Pierce

This Hack Tool Uses SS7 Flaw to Trace Call, Location Of Every Single Mobile Phone

The latest news only confirms the theory that Israel is going places as far as digital surveillance is concerned. Then boom you might spy on a targets location, calls, and texts. However, how does this system carry out such extraordinary accomplishments? It actually abuses an error present in the Signalling System No. The Signalling Points of SS7 and the nodes that use out-of-band signaling to help services like call forwarding....

June 6, 2016 · 1 min · 72 words · Christine Patterson

Which programming languages are useful for hacking

Some want to know quick fix hacking solutions. Almost all tech gadgets are built with coding. Every App, game or site that you use is programmed in a particular computer language. Most of the websites out there will give you a list of themost popular programming languagesin the world. Hacking is usually meant to break a code. There are three sections of hacking? Lets say you are interested in hacking web apps and/or websites then you will need to learn web coding....

June 6, 2016 · 2 min · 322 words · Veronica Lewis

‘Significant’ number of user accounts hacked confirms TeamViewer

The company had reportedly suffered a data breach leading to the compromise of user accounts and PCs. TeamViewer officials continued to deny the hack over the weekend stating that the hack happened because of users. So you want to be extra careful, and thats what we meant to bring across. Were deeply sorry if we offended anyone by our choice of words. source: www.techworm.net

June 6, 2016 · 1 min · 64 words · Heidi Cole

15 Best TeamViewer Alternatives in 2024

There are several good alternatives to TeamViewer, both free and paid, for personal and commercial uses. Some dont even require installation, and few run directly in the web surfing app. Dont forget about the extra utilities/tools they offer without hogging your box resources. Table Of Contents Best TeamViewer Alternatives 1. AnyDesk AnyDesk is a feature-richTeamViewer alternativethat allows users to access their devices from anywhere in the world. It is worth noting that in some areas like transfer speeds and reliability of connection AnyDesk even outperforms TeamViewer....

June 5, 2016 · 3 min · 603 words · Benjamin Mendez

Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Coding Should Be Second Language For Primary School Kids

Coding should be a requirement at schools. We are doing our kids a disservice if we are not introducing them to coding, Tim Cook commented. American childrens learning was restricted to the light and fluffy version of coding, she said. By limiting them, we undermine their capabilities and stifle their creative and inventive potential. source: www.techworm.net

June 5, 2016 · 1 min · 56 words · Christopher Morales

Developer teams up with Facebook and Google to make ‘machines see’

VisionLabs combined two popular libraries for developers OpenCV and Torch. The joint project with Facebook and Google was launched last year. Every one of them has thousands of users. While VisionLabs started combing the two libraries, Google and Facebook financed the work and verified the outcomes. Our focus is making machines see. To do that, knowledge needs to be open. source: www.techworm.net

June 5, 2016 · 1 min · 62 words · Christopher Snyder

FireEye Discovers Stuxnet-like Irongate Malware Attacking Critical Infrastructure

VirusTotal is a Google-owned website where users can submit suspicious files to be scanned by antivirus engines. ICS and SCADA systems are special kinds of computer equipment that control industrial plants. We are unable to associate Irongate with any campaign or threat actors. What is even more surprising is the fact the Irongate supposedly goes to great lengths to keep itself hidden. However, Irongates discovery should serve as a warning to organizations that operate SCADA systems....

June 5, 2016 · 1 min · 89 words · Andrew Price

Forced Windows 10 upgrade could have caused fatality in remote African bush

I just came here recently to act as their pilot… but have IT skills as well. The guy who set these pcs up didnt know how to prevent it, or set a metered connection. I am completely livid, he adds. source: www.techworm.net

June 5, 2016 · 1 min · 42 words · Samantha Chambers

GhostShell hacker leaks 36 million user records to protest against ‘security’

The hacker was in the news couple of months ago for doxing himself. You dont even have to elevate your privileges, you just connect and have total access. In his statements, GhostShell says that he only used simple scanners like Shodan to reveal these databases. Earlier, the hacker also embarked on a more aggressive campaign called Dark Hacktivism. However, the hacker this time around has an issue with companies that deploy MongoDB without safeguarding them properly....

June 5, 2016 · 1 min · 89 words · Joshua Cochran

Hacker Defaces Automated Web Application Scanner Acunetix Website for Lul

Automated Web program Scanner Acunetix Website Hacked and Defaced By A Hacker For Lulz! Internet is a funny space. More so because the hacked claimed he did it for lulz. The deface page also had a YouTube video featuring Croatian prime minister Tihomir Oreskovi? or Timmy as the hacker called him on the page. I did it for lulz! At the time of writing this article, Acunetix has restored the website....

June 5, 2016 · 1 min · 73 words · Jose Schmidt