Security firm Zimperium has identified a new Android malware called Mantax Otax that combines file encryption with data theft, distributed via malicious APKs outside Google Play through phishing lures aimed at Indonesian users. Once installed, it abuses Accessibility permissions to harvest device data, report to a GitHub-hosted command server, and on older Android versions (9 and below) encrypts files, replaces images with ransom notes, and opens a Firebase-hosted chat to negotiate payment. Researchers exploited a misconfigured Firebase server to expose the attackers' actual conversations with victims.
An educational site's Digital Electronics & Computer Architecture course uses the PDP-8 minicomputer to teach how transistors, logic gates, and registers combine to form a working CPU. Alongside the course, the site is running a giveaway for a PiDP-8 replica from obsolescence.dev, with entries earned through social shares and course purchases through September 20.
Jimmy Kimmel announced his sit-down with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will stream only on the Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube channel rather than air on ABC's broadcast affiliates. He said the shift is meant to shield local stations from further FCC scrutiny amid ongoing regulatory pressure tied to Disney and ABC.
Slack is rolling out Slackforce Surfaces, a feature letting users ask Slackbot to build interactive dashboards, reports, polls, and presentations directly within a chat conversation. The AI pulls data from relevant messages and connected apps like Google Drive or Salesforce to generate these tools, which can then be pinned to channels for teams to view, interact with, and comment on.
Anthropic's Threat Intelligence team disclosed that it identified and shut down multiple cyber operations run by state-sponsored groups, financially motivated criminals, and politically motivated actors who abused its Claude Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus models. The company said no misuse was found involving Claude Fable or Mythos, which carry stronger safeguards, and that in every case it disrupted the activity, patched its defenses, and coordinated with law enforcement and industry partners.
Starz announced that P-Valley's third and final season will premiere with two episodes on December 4, over two years after season 2 ended. The show, created by Katori Hall, will resolve its cliffhangers, including Diamond's fate after being locked in a car trunk and Keyshawn's jail storyline following an escape attempt from her abuser.
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display, priced at $1,999. CNET compares this to buying a separate iPhone and iPad, finding the combined cost of those devices can be close to or even exceed the Duo's price depending on the models chosen.
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, alongside new iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods models. The device features a 7.6-inch inner display and 5.4-inch outer display, dual 48-megapixel cameras with simultaneous front-and-rear capture, up to 24 hours of battery life, and Apple's A20 Pro chip, starting at roughly $2,000.
Paramount+ dropped a nearly three-minute trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens, revealing character voices and story details ahead of its October 9 premiere. The series is set 200 years after The Legend of Korra, in a world fractured into seven havens after a catastrophe that has turned public opinion against Avatars, with new Avatar Pavi at the center of the story alongside a twin sister and a group of friends.
Amazon has discounted Belkin's 45W USB-C wall charger by 25%, bringing the price down to $14.99. The compact charger supports USB Power Delivery 3.1 and Programmable Power Supply (PPS) standards, making it compatible with fast charging for phones, tablets, and some laptops.
FX released a new trailer for the upcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series 'American Horror Story,' teasing a campy tone with filmmaker John Waters joining the cast. The preview brings back familiar recurring characters alongside self-referential humor and ominous imagery signaling another dark chapter.
A longtime small-business marketing consultant argues that many companies build attractive websites that fail to turn visitors into customers. He recommends prioritizing clear usability, straightforward instructions and essential information over stylish but unclear design, and suggests using digital retargeting ads and direct-mail postcards to re-engage visitors who leave without converting.
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