US cyber agency CISA warns of a new threat. Chinese hackers are using the Brickstorm malware to backdoor VMware vSphere servers, creating hidden virtual machines and stealing sensitive data. The attackers use multiple layers of encryption and a self-monitoring function to maintain persistence. CISA investigated an incident in April 2024 and found that the hackers … Read more
Swiss software company Proton has launched Proton Sheets, an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet app that helps businesses protect their data from being used for AI model training. The new app offers familiar spreadsheet functionality like data visualizations and formulas, but with added security features. Proton Sheets is “private-by-default,” meaning user information and metadata are secure and … Read more
Proton has introduced Proton Sheets, an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet web application. Unlike traditional tools like Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, Proton Sheets protects user data by default. This means no one, not even Proton, can access the contents of users’ spreadsheets. Proton Sheets offers formulas, data visualization, real-time collaboration, and secure file sharing. Users can … Read more
A recent report by Futurism reveals that Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok can provide accurate residential addresses of non-public figures with minimal prompting. This feature raises serious concerns about stalking, harassment, and other forms of harm. Despite being trained to “reject classes of harmful requests,” Grok surprisingly returned addresses for several individuals when prompted, often without … Read more
Are you tired of manually copying text from your phone to your laptop? With a few simple steps, you can ditch this tedious process and let your devices communicate quickly. Here are X ways to share clipboards between your Android phone and PC. Google Docs is a great starting point for seamless syncing. It provides … Read more
Applying to college can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to financial aid. Jason Titus, managing director of programs for the education-focused nonprofit T3, emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in understanding scholarships and loans. T3 works to address this gap by providing advising and scholarships to high school students. However, the process can be … Read more
The Santa Monica College Corsair Track & Field at 1900 Pico Blvd. is closed until mid-April 2026 for a major construction project funded by Measure AA, a local voter-approved bond from 2008. The project includes track resurfacing, field regrading, and installing a new digital scoreboard. Construction began on December 1 and is expected to be … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg’s social media platform Instagram is requiring all US-based employees to work from the office five days a week, starting February 2. The decision was made by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, who believes in-person collaboration boosts creativity and productivity. The plan applies only to employees assigned a desk at a US office and excludes … Read more
Sigourney Weaver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Michael J. Fox are all sci-fi heavyweights who have left a lasting impact on the genre. But while Weaver and Schwarzenegger have multiple iconic franchises under their belts, Fox’s contribution is equally significant. The Back to the Future trilogy set the standard for time-travel movies, making complex ideas accessible and … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Rick Pazdur, has submitted his resignation to the agency, citing 26 years of service. Pazdur joined the agency after being convinced by Commissioner Marty Makary to take on the role, which aims to bring stability to an agency plagued by months of upheaval. His departure comes … Read more