Rackspace recovers old emails as customers await answers from ransomware probe

Rackspace Technology is ready to hand over recovered emails to Hosted Exchange customers who were disrupted during the Dec. 2 ransomware attack, according to a Wednesday status update on the incident.  Rackspace, alongside a number of internal and external experts, worked with the data recovery team to secure access to historical emails.  The company worked for […]

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Okta’s GitHub source code stolen, company downplays impact

Dive Brief: Okta on Wednesday confirmed its source code repositories were accessed and copied by an unauthorized party on GitHub earlier this month.  An investigation concluded customer data was not accessed and the Okta service remains uncompromised, the identity and access management platform said in a blog post. The threat actor accessed code related to […]

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National Cyber Director eyes retirement: report

Chris Inglis, the top cybersecurity official in the White House and first person to serve as the national cyber director, plans to retire in early 2023, CNN reported on Wednesday. President Joe Biden nominated Inglis to lead the White House’s cybersecurity team in April 2021 and Inglis was confirmedJune 2021. The Office of the National […]

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8 Extremely Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Procrastinators (2022)

We’re just days away from January, and you haven’t finished your holiday shopping. It’s OK—you’re not alone. Whether you forgot to pick something up or you succumbed to choice paralysis and waited too long, there’s still hope. If you’re in a crunch, these gifts can be delivered in minutes.  The picks below are our favorites, […]

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To Rebuild Cities After War, Look to the Past

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a human catastrophe on a scale not witnessed in Europe since the Second World War. Civilians have been targeted by the Russian military, which has been purposely destroying Ukrainian cities, displacing large numbers of people. At the time of writing, it’s not clear how long the fighting will continue, […]

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Vertical Farming Has Found Its Fatal Flaw

In June, a vast new vertical farm opened on the outskirts of the English town Bedford. At a swanky opening event, members of the UK Parliament heard that the gleaming facility would one day produce 20 million plants annually. It was the latest opening for Infarm, a European vertical farming company that had raised over $600 […]

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Best Thermal Cameras for Phones (2022): Flir, Seek Thermal, Uni-T, Perfect Prime

The Flir One Gen 3 is the largest of the thermal cameras I looked at; it’s about 2.6 inches wide and 1.3 inches tall, and it fits a lot into that space, including a built-in battery and two cameras. It is also the most complex of the cameras I looked at. This large camera body […]

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Therabody Smart Goggles Review: Heat, Vibrations, and Massage

The modern world has ruined my brain. I’m in constant need of stimulation, watching TV and scrolling TikTok at the same time, or playing Tetris while mentally adding all of Jenna Ortega’s outfits in Wednesday to my cart. I know. I need help.  I’m not quite the adult equivalent of an iPad kid. At least, […]

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The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, & Cappuccino Makers (2022)

A good latte or cappuccino is like a rich, milky mug of heaven. Just writing about these delicious, warming drinks makes us want one. Sadly, creating the perfect cap or caffe latte at home can be a hassle. Making a barista-worthy espresso is tough enough, but adding the right amount of milk and foam, perfectly […]

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What Is Flipper Zero? The Hacker Tool Going Viral on TikTok, Explained

Across the US, countless buildings, from government offices to your next hotel room door, are protected by RFID-controlled locks. On a recent trip to my office, I passed nearly 20 of these keyless entry systems, which are among the most pervasive in the world. But a playful palm-sized gadget with a Tamagotchi-like interface can likely […]

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