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A developer just proved the doubters wrong by successfully running Mac OS X on a Nintendo Wii after a Redditor said it was impossible. Bryan Keller spent years learning new skills and writing custom code to make the seemingly impossible project work.
A group of golfers in Bermuda donated $26,500 to help families caring for children with medical and developmental challenges. The "Hackers" have been giving back through weekly contributions and Christmas raffles since 2018.
A powerful new security tool helps developers catch accidentally exposed passwords and API keys before hackers can find them. Betterleaks scans code 10 times faster than its predecessor and catches 98% more hidden secrets.
A tech enthusiast who accidentally discovered he could access 7,000 robot vacuums while trying to control his own with a gamepad just received a $30,000 reward from DJI. The company is now fixing the vulnerabilities and proving that ethical hackers can make a difference.
After hackers stole data from 5 million Odido customers, Dutch police created a free website where anyone can check if their information was compromised and get personalized safety advice. The tool helps people protect themselves from follow-up scams targeting breach victims.
A nonprofit is offering over $11,000 to anyone who can hack Ring cameras to store footage locally instead of sending it to Amazon. The Fulu Foundation wants to give homeowners true control over their own security devices.
When hackers threatened her life online, cybersecurity expert Allison Nixon did what she does best: she tracked them down and helped get them arrested. Her decade of work has now led to more than two dozen cybercriminals facing justice.
A two-year-old company just secured $120 million to revolutionize how businesses protect themselves from hackers without the massive costs and headaches. Vega Security's approach works where data already lives instead of forcing companies to move everything to expensive central systems.
WhatsApp just made it easier for journalists, activists, and public figures to protect themselves from sophisticated hackers. The new "Strict Account Settings" activates powerful security features with a single click.
A new cellphone carrier called Cape is protecting Americans from threats that regular security apps can't stop, including hackers who steal phone numbers and surveillance devices that track movement. The privacy-first service is now available nationwide after raising $61 million from major investors.
A French IT company has created a specialized security device protecting solar farms from hackers, addressing a growing vulnerability as renewable energy networks become prime targets for cyberattacks. Half of France's managed solar parks already use the technology, with full deployment by February's end.