A website commonly used by high school football recruits and coaches has been hacked, resulting in a 403 error message for all users. The issue is caused by the site’s security measures, which deny access to unauthorized users. Users attempting to access 247sports.com are seeing an HTTP error code of 403, with the exact same … Read more
Google is set to drop its SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) method in the near future, replacing it with a more secure QR code system. This move aims to curb the impact of rampant SMS 2FA abuse, which can be spoofed by criminals or stolen via phishing tactics. The current SMS-based system uses one-time numerical codes … Read more
Fifty-eight-year-old fabric and craft retailer Joann filed for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a year, announcing it would close all its stores. The company’s assets were sold to financial services firm GA Group along with a lender in an auction, with plans to wind down operations and hold going-out-of-business sales. Joann had … Read more
In a bid to satisfy our feline overlords, ASUS has introduced the Fragrance Mouse, a wireless gaming peripheral with an essential oil diffuser and colorful LED lights. Designed for comfort, this mouse features a plain or pink ergonomic design, refillable scent vials, and a unique “delicate underglow” lighting effect. The idea of using scented oils … Read more
The Times of Israel website crashed due to high traffic, leaving users unable to access the site. The incident occurred as the site experienced a surge in visitors. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-backs-israels-decision-to-push-off-release-of-602-palestinian-security-prisoners
NASA awards SpaceX a contract for the launch of its planetary defense mission. This collaboration aims to safeguard Earth against potential asteroid threats. Source: https://aviationweek.com/space/operations-safety/nasa-awards-spacex-planetary-defense-mission-launch-contract
The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed that they will accept an invitation to visit the White House after their recent Super Bowl win. The news comes amid speculation and a decades-long tradition for championship teams in all sports to receive the honor. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was asked about the possibility before the game, but neither … Read more
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Columbia was forced to make an emergency return after passengers spotted a strange substance, described as “haze”, inside the plane. The Boeing 717 aircraft carried 99 people, including two pilots and three flight attendants. The incident occurred when video footage sent to local news showed a smoke-like substance on … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have pledged long-term strategic ties between their countries in a phone call amid warming US-Russia relations. The “lengthy” conversation covered recent engagement with the US, as well as support for Moscow-Washington dialogue and assistance to Ukraine’s peaceful settlement. Xi described China and Russia as “true friends,” … Read more
Assistant coach of the Denver Broncos, Michael Wilhoite, is facing a felony assault charge after being accused of punching a police officer at Denver International Airport. Wilhoite, 38, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault and released on a $5,000 bond. According to a police affidavit, Wilhoite allegedly pulled up to the airport’s drop-off lane, … Read more