World

YAM Cryptocurrency dies almost immediately after launch

Photo: Alex Wong / Staff (Getty Images) What happens if you mix esoteric financial instruments with bad coding practices? You get decentralized finance (DeFi), a new buzzword popular with crypto fans who see it as a way to invest in new startups or put money to work by lending dormant …

Read More »

Amazon Alexa security error gave access to voice history

Copyright Getty Images A bug in Amazon’s Alexa smart home devices could allow hackers to access personal information and conversation history, say cybersecurity researchers. Attackers were able to install or uninstall apps on a device without the owner knowing, Check Point Research reports. The hack “required only one click on …

Read More »