Meet the leader of LockBit, the ‘most active ransomware gang ever’

Cybercrime hunters have unmasked the alleged leader of LockBit, a hacker networkdubbedthe most active ransomware group ever. LockBit gained global notoriety for holding victimsdatato ransom and ransomware-as-a-service, whereby it licenses malware to otherhackers. Among the high-profile victims are US aerospace giantBoeing, BritainsRoyal Mailand German automotive titanContinental. Russian entities, however, are notably absent from the list of targets. 40% off TNW Conference! In his online life, he used the alias LockBitSupp....

May 8, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Justin Martinez

Neuron-sized brain implant could help blind people see again

But despite the solutions potential, existing methods are limited by the large size of electrodes and metal corrosion. The research team claims to have addressed both challenges. This, in turn, enables higher brain stimulation and creates a more detailed image for the patient. The level of detail plays a crucial role here. Thats because the image created with brain signals isnt as clear as someone with full vision would see it....

May 8, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Stephanie Bailey

Swiss startup unveils post-quantum cryptography library for devs

The new cryptography library provides developers with post-quantumalgorithmsand security and key management functions. They can be used across a range of applications, including mobile, web, IoT, and cloud. The library is now available through the GitHub repository. Specifically, the algorithms found in the repository focus on securing stored data, or data at rest. This complements Terra Quantums patented Quantum Key Distribution protocols. These offer security for data in motion. (Last year, theyset a world recordfor securing long-distance communication with quantum encryption....

May 8, 2024 · 2 min · 221 words · John James

There Are Few Things Better In Life Than When The Celtics Are Operating Like A Basketball Machine Of Death

For the most part, every aspect of my life is on cloud 9 right now. This is the emotional rollercoaster of a playoff run as a title contender. There’s truly nothing like it and frankly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. This is what we live for. No playoff run is without challenges, so do not take this feeling for granted. One game at a time. One win at a time....

May 8, 2024 · 4 min · 832 words · Jeffrey Patterson

Bottoms up: This German beer is made from recycled wastewater

Reuse Brew is a classic German lager with a twist its made from recycled wastewater. Specifically, TUMs Brewery and Beverage Technology department (why didnt I study there?!). First a machine injects ozone into the wastewater. Then the sludge is blasted by UV radiation and bombed with hydrogen peroxide pellets. Finally, it gets squeezed through various carbon and nano filters. This process removes 99.999% of all chemicals and contaminants. It’s free, every week, in your inbox....

May 7, 2024 · 2 min · 236 words · Rebecca Jenkins

Donovan Mitchell Says The Cavs Are A Championship Contender, Literally Everyone Else Says Otherwise

I’ll say this: I’m not sure what Donovan Mitchell is supposed to say here. If you’re a competitor, you have to believe you’re free to win. I actually like that. But calling us a CONTENDER? Get the fuck outta here. There’s no one on the board even half of that. It’s simply not happening. Cleveland should be trying to fly under the radar, sneaking up on a sleeping giant. Chanting that “We Want Boston” is direct bulletin board material to both the team and the fanbase....

May 7, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Cindy Walker

German chip giant lowers 2024 forecast as electronics slowdown bites

The German company is now expecting a revenue of 15.1bn, plus or minus 400mn. Thats down from the previous forecast of 16bn, plus or minus 500mn. The decline stands, however, at 12% year-on-year. Revenue in the first quarter of 2024 also decreased by 11% compared to the last quarter of 2023. Jochen Hanebeck, Infineons CEO, attributes this years more conservative earnings forecast to a prevailing difficult market environment. This includes the automotive sector, consumer electronics, and the decarbonisation industry three of Infineons key markets....

May 7, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Carol Evans

It's Highly Suspicious That I Find Myself The Victim Of A Hit Piece On The Exact Day The Celtics Prepare For Game 1 Against The Cavs

To win an NBA title, it requires an extreme level of mental toughness. Through the good moments and the bad, you have to keep your focus. With this being such an important playoff run, it requires all of us to do our part. Mental toughness is paramount. Ignore the noise and focus on the task at hand. ? ? ??????????? Unfortunately, I have bad news there. I’m a basketball blogger who wrote a basketball blog (that was correct)....

May 7, 2024 · 3 min · 447 words · Christopher Harris

Millionaire 32-Year Old Massachusetts Woman Enrolls in High School, Plays on Girls Basketball Team, Fakes Being as Young as 13-Years Old

This is potentially my favorite recurring story on the internet. I’m shocked I didn’t get around to this one earlier. Go back and relive high school with all the knowledge they have now. Shelby put forth about as good an effort as I’ve ever seen. She had the wool pulled over everyone’s eyes for an admirable stretch of time. ‘It’s a huge trigger point for her.’ I’ll give her credit....

May 7, 2024 · 4 min · 740 words · Alyssa Garza

Monday Rap Q&A: On Phil's Ominous Tweet, Koepka's Upcoming Decision, A Potential Roast Of Tiger Woods And So Much More:

Thanks as always for the great questions. Let’s dive in… It’s a great question. For those who don’t live on X (what’s that like? ), he’s referring to a since-deleted tweet from Lefty that seemed to suggest (threat?) that LIV players might boycott major championships if rules aren’t changed. But each major reserves the right to simply invite players they feel should be there. If Gooch wasnt as vocal as he was, would he still have gotten invited to PGA?...

May 7, 2024 · 4 min · 750 words · Michael Hall

Swiss startup to advance collaborative robots with GenAI humanoid hand

Amid increasing competition across the globe, Switzerland-based mimic is also throwing its hat in the ring. 40% off TNW Conference! This broadens the scope of tasks a robot can perform. It also reduces the need (and cost) for constant reprogramming. According to Weirich, AI-driven robotic manipulation can effectively address these challenges. Mimic plans to launch its humanoid later this year. It targets industries that involve repetitive and hard-to-automate tasks that require complex motor skills....

May 7, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Cheryl Walsh

The MLB Players Who Were The Best In The Game From 1984-2004

I thought that same mental exercise could be fun with baseball too. Barry Bonds used PED’s. He did with every intention to cheat. if you don’t believe me, check out the great book Game Of Shadows. But having said that, it would be a total lie to exclude him from this list. I’m also going with 1984-2004. This wound up being longer than I thought so I’ll do 2005-present next week....

May 7, 2024 · 3 min · 549 words · Ryan Becker

This Is The Sway: Swayman Stops 38 Shots As The Bruins Score FIVE Unanswered And Take Game 1 In Florida

Morgan Geekie quickly answered for Boston, burying a rebound after Zacha gets tangled with Bobrovsky. Mason Lohrei gave the Bruins the lead, with this game-winner 4 minutes after Geekie’s response. Great play by Coyle. Justin Brazeau added some insurance with a breakaway beauty in the 3rd. Jake DeBrusk scored an empty netter with 3:22 left in the 3rd and that was all she wrote. Derek Forbort saw his first game action since March 2nd, after he underwent not one but two surgeries....

May 7, 2024 · 2 min · 388 words · Christopher Thomas