Permanent LTE exploits steer users to rogue websites

LTE was theoretically supposed to fix the security holes baked into earlier wireless standards, but it isn’t completely immune. An international team of researchers has discovered a attack methods (nicknamed aLTEr) that takes advantage of inherent flaws in LTE to direct users to hostile websites. An active exploit uses the lack of integrity checks in […]

How to prevent a burglary at your home – but steer clear of THIS to avoid prosecution

One thing burglars tend to wear when committing a break in is cheap trainers, according to research carries out by Churchill Home Insurance.  By wearing cheap trainers they can dispose of them easily after their crimes.  Convicted thieves also revealed wearing gloves or socks on their hands avoids leaving fingerprints and donning a hat acts […]

US Navy will use Xbox controllers to steer submarine periscopes

The Pentagon might have to buy Xbox controllers en masse in the future if the military ends up using them to control its laser weapons and other equipment. In fact, the US Navy will begin stocking its modernized Virginia-class submarines with them, starting with the USS Colorado that’s expected to be commissioned in November. Sailors […]

Top Republican’s attempt to steer the Trump-Russia probe toward ‘unmasking’ may be about to backfire spectacularly

Thomson Reuters A top Republican’s attempt to deflect in the Trump-Russia probe could be about to backfire. At the heart of the dispute is why the Obama administration requested the “unmasking” of Trump associates involved in conversations with Russian officials. The documents obtained by the chair of the House Intelligence Committee could be trouble for […]

Amazon’s Alexa can now steer exoskeletons

Exoskeletons don’t come cheap and they’re not one size fits all, making them a daunting prospect for the average buyer. But, some companies are working towards changing that. In December, Hyundai promised to make the suits cheaper. And, researchers are using machine learning to make them more accessible for people with mobility issues. That’s where […]