When ransomware hackers hit Colonial Pipeline last month and shut off the distribution of gas along much of the East Coast of the United States, the world woke up to the danger of digital disruption of the petrochemical pipeline industry. Now it appears another pipeline-focused business was also hit by a ransomware crew around the… Continue reading Ransomware Hit Another Pipeline Firm—and 70GB of Data Leaked
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China Has Triggered a Bitcoin Mining Exodus
Alex Brammer, vice president of business development at US cryptocurrency company Luxor Tech, recounts being bombarded by calls coming from Chinese miners within hours of the May 21 speech. “We were fielding calls from very large miners trying to find collocation space power throughout North America,” he says. “We were having calls and the questions… Continue reading China Has Triggered a Bitcoin Mining Exodus
RevAir’s Hair Dryer Is a One-Stop Blow Out Shop
Straightening my curly, poofy hair is an arduous, two-day affair. I would do almost anything to make the process faster and easier, but I never quite pictured myself loading locks of my hair into the nozzle of a vacuum-like device in my bathroom. There was no way this would work. But it did. The RevAir,… Continue reading RevAir’s Hair Dryer Is a One-Stop Blow Out Shop
10 Essential Accessories to Up Your Backyard Grilling Game
Grilling is the most elemental way to cook. There’s the burning wood, charcoal, or gas-producing heat, and there’s your food sizzling in that heat. It’s simple, but it can be daunting. How do you know when your meat is done? How do you get an even sear? As with most things, having the right tools… Continue reading 10 Essential Accessories to Up Your Backyard Grilling Game
The FBI’s Director Compares Ransomware Threat to 9/11
Ransomware was on everyone’s mind again this week as the world’s largest meat processing company, JBS SA, faced an attack that crippled its operations in Australia and North America. The company was able to restore operations in just a few days, but the situation underscored once again ransomware’s dire threat to supply chains and critical… Continue reading The FBI’s Director Compares Ransomware Threat to 9/11
The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes
No matter what, remember the number one rule: You should always be able to say no. Not just to taking or sharing the photos initially, but anything that comes after. If you don’t want a partner to share your images, post them online, or store them somewhere unsafe, or if you want them to delete… Continue reading The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes
Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook
On the chapa, we cooked salmon dusted with Scott’s rib rub on an uncovered foil sling, set fat dollops of honey butter on top of it, and watched smoke reach over the top of the griddle to flavor the fish. We also riffed on Scott’s grilled vegetable salad, grilling carrots, sweet potatoes, and a few… Continue reading Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook
Admit It: The Facebook Oversight Board Is Kind of Working
Judging from the press releases filling my inbox and the tweets lighting up my timeline, no one is happy with Facebook right now. On Friday, the company issued its response to the Facebook Oversight Board’s recommendations on the indefinite ban of Donald Trump. We learned that Trump’s account is now frozen for precisely two years… Continue reading Admit It: The Facebook Oversight Board Is Kind of Working
Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You
THIS MONTH’S PROMPT In six words, write a story about a casual encounter with aliens. Disclaimer: All #WiredSixWord submissions become the property of WIRED. Submissions will not be acknowledged or returned. Submissions and any other materials, including your name or social media handle, may be published, illustrated, edited, or otherwise used in any medium. Submissions… Continue reading Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written By You
There’s Hope for American Movie Theaters After All
A year ago it would’ve seemed unfathomable: Over the Memorial Day holiday, a single film had a good opening weekend at the North American box office. After 15 months of Covid-19 theater closures, delayed release dates, and general anxiety about the future of moviegoing, A Quiet Place Part II is projected to bring in north… Continue reading There’s Hope for American Movie Theaters After All