Monthly Archives: May 2024

Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data

reader comments 36 A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitLocker is a full-volume encryptor that debuted in 2007 with the release of Windows Vista. Users employ it to encrypt entire hard drives to prevent people from reading or modifying data… Read More »

PFF ranks Rams QB Matthew Stafford among the best in the NFL

The Los Angeles Rams are pinning their hopes on the arm of quarterback Matthew Stafford to once again take them to a Super Bowl, which isn’t a bad strategy considering his talent. They have invested fully into the offensive line and re-doubled their efforts in the run game and on defense to maximize him.  Pro… Read More »

Google’s “AI Overview” can give false, misleading, and dangerous answers

Enlarge / This is fine. Getty Images reader comments 80 If you use Google regularly, you may have noticed the company’s new AI Overviews providing summarized answers to some of your questions in recent days. If you use social media regularly, you may have come across many examples of those AI Overviews being hilariously or even… Read More »

Compiling most head-scratching votes from NBA’s award ballots

The complete ballots for the NBA’s end-of-season awards were released on Thursday, sparking controversy and criticism of certain votes. One of the most discussed choices came from MARCA’s Ignacio Garcia, who voted for Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis in third place for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). His ballot did not include the eventual winner,… Read More »

Crooks plant backdoor in software used by courtrooms around the world

reader comments 12 A software maker serving more than 10,000 courtrooms throughout the world hosted an application update containing a hidden backdoor that maintained persistent communication with a malicious website, researchers reported Thursday, in the latest episode of a supply-chain attack. The software, known as the JAVS Viewer 8, is a component of the JAVS… Read More »