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US Gov wants your 0-day exploits first and free using Wassenaar Arrangement

Posted on by Robin Edgar

BSecurity researchers have voiced their concerns in the two weeks since the proposed rules were made public that the U.S. rules definition of intrusion software is too broad, and legitimate vulnerability research and proof-of-concept development will come under regulation. – See more at: https://threatpost.com/bug-bounties-in-crosshairs-of-proposed-us-wassenaar-rules/113204#sthash.cL00eTWJ.dpuf Source: Wassenaar, Bug Bounties and Vulnerability Rewards Programs | Threatpost | Read more about US Gov wants your 0-day exploits first and free using Wassenaar Arrangement[…]

Lighteater goes through BIOS owns your PC

Posted on by Robin Edgar

Because people don’t every patch their BIOSes, it is extremely likely that the vast majority of systems in the wild are vulnerable to at least one known exploit. We made public the details of the new SMM “Incursion” vulnerabilities (CERT VU# 631788, reported Oct 29th), that can be found automatically from SMM dumps. We showed Read more about Lighteater goes through BIOS owns your PC[…]

CloneApp – backs up windows program settings so you can copy them to a fresh install.

Posted on by Robin Edgar

A fresh re-install always makes Windows much faster but that means you lose all your program settings. When you’re switching to a new PC CloneApp will Clone your App Content (Configuration files and folders from Windows directories, Registry entries, Pictures, Documents etc.) to Another Workspace to simplify the re-install process or only for Backup purposes. Read more about CloneApp – backs up windows program settings so you can copy them to a fresh install.[…]

Be paranoid: 10 terrifying extreme hacks

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These extreme hacks rise above the unending morass of everyday, humdrum hacks because of what they target or because they employ previously unknown, unused, or advanced methods. They push the limit of what we security pros previously thought possible, opening our eyes to new threats and systemic vulnerabilities, all while earning the begrudging respect of Read more about Be paranoid: 10 terrifying extreme hacks[…]

Scientists Just Invented the Neural Lace

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A group of chemists and engineers who work with nanotechnology published a paper this month in Nature Nanotechnology about an ultra-fine mesh that can merge into the brain to create what appears to be a seamless interface between machine and biological circuitry. Called “mesh electronics,” the device is so thin and supple that it can Read more about Scientists Just Invented the Neural Lace[…]

South Korean 3d printer prints thinner than red blood cell

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a team of researchers at UNIST has announced that they have developed a high-resolution 3D printing technology that is capable of printing electronic circuits on plastic, metallic or magnetic nanoparticles that are curved and much flexible. According to the team, led by Prof. Jang-Ung Park (School of Materials Science and Engineering), they have succeeded in Read more about South Korean 3d printer prints thinner than red blood cell[…]

Malloy Hoverbike

Posted on by Robin Edgar

Better than a flying car! The Hoverbike is the result of years worth of R&D. We combined the simplicity of a motorbike and the freedom of a helicopter to create the world’s first flying motorcycle.When compared with a helicopter, the Hoverbike is cheaper, more rugged and easier to use – and represents a whole new Read more about Malloy Hoverbike[…]

US Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015

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Basically the US is saying that it’s the wild west out in space: if you can get there, you can mine your asteroid. Any asteroid resources obtained in outer space are the property of the entity that obtained such resources Source: Text of H.R. 1508: Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015 (Introduced version) Read more about US Space Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015[…]

The Richard Prince – Suicide Girls Circus

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Mooney aka Suicide Girl has her picturers reused by Prince. Prince’s images, which consist of screen shots of other people’s Instagram photos enlarged to 4×5 foot inkjet prints with a single banal comment by Prince, have reportedly sold for $90,000.In response Mooney produced her own prints, identical in every way to Prince’s except for an Read more about The Richard Prince – Suicide Girls Circus[…]

The LaZagnen – recover various passwords from within Windows

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DescriptionThe LaZagne project is an open source application used to retrieve lots of passwords stored on a local computer. Each software stores its passwords using different techniques (plaintext, APIs, custom algorithms, databases, etc.). This tool has been developed for the purpose of finding these password for the most commonly-used software. At this moment, it supports Read more about The LaZagnen – recover various passwords from within Windows[…]

EXACTO Guided Bullet Demonstrates Repeatable Performance against Moving Targets

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DARPA’s Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program, which developed a self-steering bullet to increase hit rates for difficult, long-distance shots, completed in February its most successful round of live-fire tests to date. An experienced shooter using the technology demonstration system repeatedly hit moving and evading targets. Additionally, a novice shooter using the system for the Read more about EXACTO Guided Bullet Demonstrates Repeatable Performance against Moving Targets[…]

How to crash any iPhone or iPad within WiFi range

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Security researchers presenting at this week’s RSA Conference in San Francisco, have uncovered a whole new compelling reason to switch off your phone. Skycure’s Yair Amit and Adi Sharabani have demonstrated a startling vulnerability in iOS that can allow malicious hackers to crash any iOS device within range of a WiFi hotspot. And it doesn’t Read more about How to crash any iPhone or iPad within WiFi range[…]

Recon Jet finally ships – HUD sunglasses, not as creepy as Glassholes and works better

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Jet’s display is equivalent to a 30” screen viewed from 7 feet (2 m) away. It’s crisp and vibrant in all lighting conditions—and thanks to our patented Glance Detection technology, it wakes up instantly when you glance down, then turns off again when you look away, minimizing distractions and maximizing power efficiency. Only $699 Recon Read more about Recon Jet finally ships – HUD sunglasses, not as creepy as Glassholes and works better[…]

Google Handwriting Input – Finally Graffiti but better!

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Google Handwriting Input allows you to handwrite text on your phone or tablet in 82 languages. It supports printed and cursive writing, with or without a stylus. Google Handwriting Input also supports hundreds of emojis, so you can express yourself in any Android app. via Google Handwriting Input – Android Apps on Google Play. I’ve Read more about Google Handwriting Input – Finally Graffiti but better![…]

How To Make A Secret Phone Call

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His step-by-step instructions for making a clandestine phone call are as follows: Analyze your daily movements, paying special attention to anchor points (basis of operation like home or work) and dormant periods in schedules (8-12 p.m. or when cell phones aren’t changing locations); Leave your daily cell phone behind during dormant periods and purchase a Read more about How To Make A Secret Phone Call[…]