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Enlarge (credit: Takashi Yamamiya) A large number of device makers are patching a serious vulnerability in the Bluetooth specification that allows attackers to intercept and tamper with data exchanged wirelessly. People who use Bluetooth to connect smartphones, computers, or other security-sensitive devices should make sure they install a fix as soon as possible. The attack, […]
A Ticketfly hack, the Kaspersky ban stays, and more security news this week. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b11d55dbc638c7149b94c11/master/pass/SteamBug-FINAL.jpg
Halo Online never officially came out outside of Russia, but thanks to a fan mod boasted a massive community for years. Now it’s done. https://media.wired.com/photos/5af4deaf95d5844ec4ac04b9/master/pass/IceBox02.jpg
Canada’s Ted-Jan Bloemen set a new world record in the men’s 5,000-metre at the speed skating World Cup on Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 31-year-old from Calgary raced to gold in 6 minutes and 1.86 seconds. The previous record of 6:03.32 was set by Dutch skater Sven Kramer just over 10 years ago on Nov. 17, 2007 […]
Enlarge / OkCupid put blinders on a longtime site feature on Friday. (credit: OkCupid) On Friday, online dating service OkCupid introduced its biggest change since its 2009 paid “A-List” add-on package. Starting today, the site’s users no longer see a major data point that has been standard for nearly a decade: the “visitors” tab. “What’s the […]
