Monthly Archives: July 2022

Critical flaws in GPS tracker enable “disastrous” and “life-threatening” hacks

Enlarge A security firm and the US government are advising the public to immediately stop using a popular GPS tracking device or to at least minimize exposure to it, citing a host of vulnerabilities that make it possible for hackers to remotely disable cars while they’re moving, track location histories, disarm alarms, and cut off… Read More: Critical flaws in GPS tracker enable “disastrous” and “life-threatening” hacks »

$20K Bounty Is Being Offered To Anyone Who Can Complete Wild Halo 2 Challenge

Just the term "LASO" sends chills down even the most hardened Halo player's spine. The term refers to completing a Halo campaign on its hardest difficulty — Legendary — with all of the gameplay-modifying Skulls turned on (LASO standing for Legendary All Skulls On). If that doesn't sound hard enough as it is, how about… Read More: $20K Bounty Is Being Offered To Anyone Who Can Complete… »

Netflix adds “extra home” fee, will block usage in other homes if you don’t pay

Enlarge Four months ago, Netflix began its crackdown on password sharing by creating an “extra member” fee for users who share accounts with people they don’t live with. The extra member fee of about $2 to $3 per month was implemented in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, with Netflix saying it would evaluate the rollout… Read More: Netflix adds “extra home” fee, will block usage in other… »