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Latest IoT DDoS Attack Dwarfs Krebs Takedown At Nearly 1Tbps Driven By 150K Devices
If you thought that the massive DDoS attack earlier this month on Brian Krebs’ security blog was record-breaking, take a look at what just happened to France-based hosting provider OVH. OVH was the victim of a wide-scale DDoS attack that was carried via nWhy the silencing of KrebsOnSecurity opens a troubling chapter for the ‘Net
For the better part of a day, KrebsOnSecurity, arguably the world's most intrepid source of security news, has been silenced, presumably by a handful of individuals who didn't like a recent series of exposés reporter Brian Krebs wrote. The incident, and t
For the better part of a day, KrebsOnSecurity, arguably the world's most intrepid source of security news, has been silenced, presumably by a handful of individuals who didn't like a recent series of exposés reporter Brian Krebs wrote. The incident, and t BlackBerry Ltd. (USA) May Close its Hardware Division on September 28
Investors have been calling for a great turnaround for years, but still, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) remains in a quagmire.
Its smartphones command less than 1% of the global market, and its software division, which is promising, is so small Most makers of IoT devices still don’t explain how personal info is used: Report | IT World Canada News
Almost 60 per cent of devices looked at didn't adequately explain how personal information is collected, used and disclosed. BC Hydro completes construction on billion-dollar cavern for new generating station
BC Hydro has finished blasting and excavating a giant cavern that will house a new generating station at the John Hart Dam near Campbell River. Mysterious radio signal detected by Russian telescope was actually from Earth
That radio signal that might have been from extra-terrestrials? Sorry, it was actually from Earth, Russian scientists confirm. So much for counter-phishing training: Half of people click anything sent to them
Even people who claimed to be aware of risks clicked out of curiosity. First contact' Radio emission from nearby star has Canadian scientists buzzing
A Russian radio telescope has received a "strong" signal from a nearby star. Is it a sign of intelligent life? The most absurd Internet privacy class-action settlement ever | Ars Technica
Lawyers get millions. Consumers get nothing. E-mail snooping continues unabated. Apple boosts iPhone security after Mideast spyware discovery
A botched attempt to break into the iPhone of an Arab activist using hitherto unknown espionage software has triggered a global upgrade of Apple's mobile operating system, researchers said Thursday.China launches world's 1st quantum satellite
China on Tuesday launched the world's first quantum satellite, designed to help it establish "hack-proof" communications between space and the ground.
China on Tuesday launched the world's first quantum satellite, designed to help it establish "hack-proof" communications between space and the ground. Tidal power technology rolls into Haida Gwaii shores
A Haida Gwaii company has developed a technology that may one day provide power to parts of Haida Gwaii by harnessing the energy from tides.How to make an Olympic swimming pool go green
The Olympic diving pool in Rio caused a buzz when its water turned an eye-catching green colour earlier this week. Here's a scientific look at the explanations offered by Olympic officials.
The Olympic diving pool in Rio caused a buzz when its water turned an eye-catching green colour earlier this week. Here's a scientific look at the explanations offered by Olympic officials.Researchers crack open unusually advanced malware that hid for 5 years | Ars Technica
Espionage platform with more than 50 modules was almost certainly state sponsored.
Espionage platform with more than 50 modules was almost certainly state sponsored.UK copyright extension on designed objects is “direct assault” on 3D printing
Industrial designs, like chairs and tables, now come with a copyright of 70+ years.
Industrial designs, like chairs and tables, now come with a copyright of 70+ years. This Company Has Built a Profile on Every American Adult
Every move you make. Every click you take. Every game you play. Every place you stay. They’ll be watching you. Canada wants to keep federal data within national borders
Canada has released its latest cloud adoption strategy which includes policy around storing sensitive government information within national borders.China's elevated bus: Futuristic 'straddling bus' hits the road
The 2m-high Transit Elevated Bus took its inaugural test run in the streets of Hebei, much to the amazement of Chinese citizens.
The 2m-high Transit Elevated Bus took its inaugural test run in the streets of Hebei, much to the amazement of Chinese citizens. Dark Patterns are designed to trick you (and they’re all over the Web) | Ars Technica
No, it's not only you—some user interfaces today intentionally want to confuse and enroll. It happens to the best of us. After looking closely at a bank statement or cable bill, suddenly a small, unrecognizable charge appears. Fine print sleuthing soon pr First B.C. offshore earthquake early warning sensor up and running
Scientists in Victoria have successfully placed the first offshore earthquake early warning sensor along the Cascadia fault off Vancouver Island. France: Windows 10 collects 'excessive personal data', issues Microsoft with formal warning
After accusations that Windows 10 collects too much data about users, France's National Data Protection Commission (CNIL) has order Microsoft to comply with the French Data Protection Act within three months. The company has been ordered to "stop collectAmerica's broken digital copyright law is about to be challenged in court
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a lawsuit on Thursday that American copyright wonks, technologists and security researchers have been hotly awaiting for nearly 20 years. If they succeed, one of America’s most controversial technology laws w
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed a lawsuit on Thursday that American copyright wonks, technologists and security researchers have been hotly awaiting for nearly 20 years. If they succeed, one of America’s most controversial technology laws w Musk 'master plan' sees Tesla making a pickup and semi truck
Tesla Motors Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk Wednesday unveiled an ambitious plan to expand the company into electric semi trucks and buses, car sharing and solar energy systems FreeMilo sparks free speech debate after Twitter bans conservative writerTech | 149 hits | 12:10 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A debate over free speech erupted online after Twitter permanently suspended the account of a well-known conservative pundit. StatsCan says government's IT agency providing 'slower, lower quality services'
Setbacks and shortcomings at the federal government's tech support agency could delay Statistics Canada's release of "mission critical" information required by the Bank of Canada, Department of Finance and commercial banks, according to a new report.Your Car’s Been Studying You Closely and Everyone Wants the Data
As you may have suspected, your car is spying on you. Fire up a new model and it updates more than 100,000 data points, including rather personal details like the front-seat passenger’s weight. The navigation system tracks every mile and remembers your ro
Tech | 154 hits | 9:02 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
As you may have suspected, your car is spying on you. Fire up a new model and it updates more than 100,000 data points, including rather personal details like the front-seat passenger’s weight. The navigation system tracks every mile and remembers your ro Terms Of Service agreements require giving up first born—and users gladly consent
Study says participants also agreed to allow data sharing with NSA and employers.'This is the beginning': Big bucks, security concerns for wildly popular 'Pokemon GO'
The massively popular smartphone game "Pokemon Go" is raking in huge profits for parent company Nintendo, even as some raise privacy concerns over how closely players' movements are being followed in the GPS-enabled game.
Tech | 190 hits | 9:15 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The massively popular smartphone game "Pokemon Go" is raking in huge profits for parent company Nintendo, even as some raise privacy concerns over how closely players' movements are being followed in the GPS-enabled game. 2016 is getting a leap second
Already a leap year, 2016 will drag on a bit longer. International timekeepers are adding a leap second at year's end.10 million Android phones infected by all-powerful auto-rooting apps | Ars Technica
Security experts have documented a disturbing spike in a particularly virulent family of Android malware, with more than 10 million handsets infected and more than 286,000 of them in the US. Researchers from security firm Check Point Software said the mal
Security experts have documented a disturbing spike in a particularly virulent family of Android malware, with more than 10 million handsets infected and more than 286,000 of them in the US. Researchers from security firm Check Point Software said the mal Antivirus software is 'increasingly useless' and may make your computer less safe
Internet security experts warn that anti-malware technology is becoming less and less effective at protecting your data and devices, and may even be making you more vulnerable in some ways.‘Many died because of this piece of plastic’: Corrupt security wand deal
'People are waiting at checkpoints in the heat every day to pass by a fake detector, which is just a toy'
Tech | 220 hits | 3:59 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
'People are waiting at checkpoints in the heat every day to pass by a fake detector, which is just a toy' Newsrooms try to adapt as Facebook, Google take on role of spreading the news
CBCNews.ca has been running for 20 years now. It's come a long way from what it was in 1996, but the news industry has undergone even more monumental change in these years. Some media thinkers weigh in on what the future might hold for the industry.Mystery file in preview build hints at Windows 10 subscriptions
With the official launch of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update less than a month away, recent preview builds have been downright boring, with no new features to write about. But hold on a minute. What's this Windows Upgrade to Subscription tool?
With the official launch of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update less than a month away, recent preview builds have been downright boring, with no new features to write about. But hold on a minute. What's this Windows Upgrade to Subscription tool? A Canadian man invented a wheel that can make cars move sideways | National Post
A three minute promotional video shows a Toyota Echo sliding around an Ontario driveway as if on a block of iceMomentum Machines robot-powered restaurant is opening in San Francisco
The Momentum Machines robot can crank out 400 made-to-order burgers an hour. Now, it looks like the company is opening a restaurant in San Francisco.
Tech | 169 hits | 2:25 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Momentum Machines robot can crank out 400 made-to-order burgers an hour. Now, it looks like the company is opening a restaurant in San Francisco. Clicking 'I accept' doesn't mean you surrender right to know how a company uses your data
Have you ever thought about what app companies do with your data once you share it with them? Do you wonder if they track your location, or your social networks or something else? If any of those thoughts have ever crossed your mind — and there are good r 'Thoughts and prayers' do nothing to stop mass shootings in this video game (or in real life)
Your thoughts and prayers will do nothing to stop mass shootings in this viral video game that mocks played-out, post-tragedy platitudes. Tape over your laptop camera' Why it might not be as paranoid as it seemsTech | 243 hits | 9:16 PM on Friday | posted by shockedcanadian
Firm pays $950,000 penalty for using Wi-Fi signals to secretly track phone users
InMobi ad network, which reaches more than 1 billion devices, settles FTC charges.
InMobi ad network, which reaches more than 1 billion devices, settles FTC charges. Beer-by-eagle plan shut down; brewery uses feather-covered drone
When the government shut down a high-flying promotional stunt, a Vancouver Island-based brewery found a new way to deliver "Beer From a Bird."Google has a plan in case it builds a KILLER Terminator robot
GOOGLE is forging ahead with its plans for artificial intelligence, despite warnings from Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking that it could speed the end of humanity. But fortunately, Google does have a back-up plan.
Tech | 212 hits | 9:32 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
GOOGLE is forging ahead with its plans for artificial intelligence, despite warnings from Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking that it could speed the end of humanity. But fortunately, Google does have a back-up plan.Microsoft’s ‘Malware-like’ Windows 10 Automatic Upgrades Cost Anti-Poaching NonProfit Thousands, Group Says
Microsoft could have jeopardized Chinko Project’s missions and even lives with automatic upgrades, says its pilot and IT expert.
Microsoft could have jeopardized Chinko Project’s missions and even lives with automatic upgrades, says its pilot and IT expert. Many Lexus navigation systems bricked by over-the-air software update | The Verge
An unknown number of Lexus automobiles have seen their infotainment and navigation head units broken by a bug in an over-the-air software update from Lexus. The glitch, which was confirmed by a Lexus spokesperson, was delivered in a routine software updatUAV-freezing gun will soon be trialled by airports across the US
Three British companies developed the Anti-UAV Defense System (Auds), which is due to be included in new trials by the US aviation authority.
Tech | 209 hits | 12:12 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Three British companies developed the Anti-UAV Defense System (Auds), which is due to be included in new trials by the US aviation authority.Clinton’s e-mail scandal another case of the entitled executive syndrome
Shadow IT for pushy execs is a time-honored tradition, laws be damned.
Shadow IT for pushy execs is a time-honored tradition, laws be damned. Facebook begins tracking non-users around the internet | The Verge
Facebook will now display ads to web users who are not members of its social network, the company announced Thursday, in a bid to significantly expand its online ad network. As The Wall Street...How the Internet works: Submarine fiber, brains in jars, and coaxial cables
A deep dive into Internet infrastructure, plus a rare visit to a subsea cable landing site.
A deep dive into Internet infrastructure, plus a rare visit to a subsea cable landing site.Back to Canada News
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