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A TikTok (screenshot) showing the hacked crosswalk button in Palo Alto. (Image source: rosecampau on TikTok)

Crosswalk buttons hacked to mock Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are being mocked using their own voices in cities where their companies are based. Someone managed to hack crosswalk voice announcements to mock the two billionaires.

Vineet Washington, 14 Apr 2025 20:46

Between these five affected apps, up to 900,000 users may have been affected (Image source: M.A.D. Mobile – edited)

Massive privacy breach in niche dating apps exposes sensitive user photos

A security investigation of iOS apps has revealed a massive privacy breach – 1.5 million user images uploaded to several specialist dating apps were publicly exposed to anyone with the URL. The developer M.A.D. Mobile has since ad...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 01 Apr 2025 20:40

There is a new software-only hack to jailbreak the Xbox 360 (pictured). (Image source: Wikimedia w/ edits)

New software jailbreak for Xbox 360 requires only USB drive

A new software-only exploit is available for the Xbox 360, requiring nothing more than a USB drive. While this exploit allows the console to run unsigned code, it comes with a heavy caveat: it is tethered, meaning it must be done ...

Sam Medley, 18 Mar 2025 01:04

Game demo linked from Steam page contained malware, raising more security concerns for Valve

Hackers continue to find vulnerabilities in the Steam platform. A gamer noticed a generic-looking FPS title linking to a suspicious external website. Any user who installed the Sniper: Phantom's Resolution demo should immediately ...

Adam Corsetti, 17 Mar 2025 23:32

PlayStation Network holiday voucher compensation (Image source: Sony PlayStation)

Sony is giving free PlayStation Network credits for Christmas Eve code redemption issues

The holiday cheer of some gamers was spoiled on December 24th. Entering voucher codes temporarily produced an error message. As compensation, PlayStation Network subscribers are being offered a $10 free code.

Adam Corsetti, 25 Feb 2025 23:37

Pokémon Presents announced for February 27th: Predictions, rumors, and more

CheckMag As usual, the presentation will be available live on YouTube. Predictions around potential upcoming projects, details surrounding 2024's Game Freak "Teraleak", and more are covered in this article.

Sasha (Tristan) Mathews, 21 Feb 2025 02:03

Update | The Sony PlayStation Network still down after 18+ hours, affecting single and multiplayer games

Weekend gamers are being forced to find alternative entertainment. The PlayStation Network is experiencing one of its longest outages in recent memory. Many games are either unplayable or restricted. Update: More users can access PSN, but there are reports of disconnects

Adam Corsetti, 08 Feb 2025 19:37

Security exploit in Subaru automobile software allows hackers full access to vehicles

A recently revealed exploit in the Starlink system used in Subaru vehicles allowed hackers to access any connected Subaru car in the United States, Canada, or Japan and add themselves as an authorized user. With this access, hacke...

Sam Medley, 24 Jan 2025 20:39

Major public school student information system hacked, compromising data of millions of students

PowerSchool, one of the largest student management software providers, was hacked earlier this month. Details of the hack have surfaced, with the malicious actor claiming they stole personal data for over 62 million students and 9...

Sam Medley, 22 Jan 2025 23:40

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