Simon says: HODL

from here and here (image source)

 Apparently the CEO of an AI company is also involved in a project that will give free cryptocurrency to people in exchange for scans of their eyeballs. They really want you to believe that it's not a dystopian nightmare, but all I can think of is how Simon Phoenix broke out of prison in Demolition Man. Even if the technology can spot attempts to trick it, some people are still going to try. 

When you need a diversion for your art heist

found on Reddit

I don't know if the shirt is telling the truth, but I'm pretty sure the security guards are going to be watching her like a hawk the whole time she's there.

As many as there are stars in the sky

from here and here

 Billions and billions of scam calls served by a single telecom company? I hope they have to pay an astronomical fine, but it makes me wonder what the mind-boggling total across all telecom companies is.

The Hidden DANGERS of Peanut Butter

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I had no idea one of my favourite foods was so feared by airport security. Glad I've never had a run in with TSA while carrying peanut butter. I wonder if they would let me eat it before going on the plane.

Can't wait to find out how those will spy on me

from here and here

Oh, sure, the prototype is probably fine, but as soon as it's productized it's going to be "Do you consent to the collection of trouser data to enhance your trouser experience?" Hell no.

No one is above the law

found on eBaum's World

It's not just the law. Rules exist for a reason and they're supposed to apply to everyone, but there's always someone who thinks they're too good to follow those rules and they wind up demonstrating the principle of FAFO at some point or another.

Brute Force: Now with less brutality

from here and here

My fingers are resting just a little bit easier knowing that there are now attacks against fingerprint authentication that involve a dictionary of digitized fingerprints. I'd just as soon the vulnerabilities involved not get fixed as that would force attackers back to using less civilized means. 

I suppose it might be more accurate to call it a dictionary attack rather than a brute force attack, but what do I know?

Cybercrime Bytes sticker

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Threat hunters could use a little whimsy in their lives - to help balance out the seriousness of their profession.

Botnet and chill

from here and here (image source)

There are, of course, better ways to deal with malware - assuming you realize that malware is the problem in the first place. If all you know is the computer is overheating then maybe enhanced cooling is a reasonable adaptation.

Maybe it's just the work you had done

found on Dump A Day

I can't imagine facial recognition is going to handle facial modification all that well. If you get cosmetic surgery, be prepared to re-enroll.