Spyware vendor Variston exploited Chrome, Firefox, and Windows zero-days, says Google

A Barcelona-based company that bills itself as a custom security solutions provider exploited several zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, and Chrome and Firefox browsers to plant spyware, say Google security researchers. In research shared with TechCrunch ahead of publication on Wednesday, Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says it has linked Variston IT, which claims to offer…

Dear Sophie: How should I prepare for my visa interview?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: My…

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan talks Instagram, wellbeing, and making positive connections online

It’s unlikely, if you peruse Instagram or Netflix with any sort of regularity, that you haven’t come across Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in the past few years. The breakout star of Mindy Kaling’s teen comedy Never Have I Ever , Ramakrishnan has become a Gen-Z icon, an inspiration for young South Asians, and a distinctive on-screen talent….

Absurd Pokémon Scarlet and Violet bugs: from windmill arms to invisible bikes

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s recent release has fans of the series talking – but not necessarily for the right reasons. Comb the Twitter feeds of tech-savvy Pokémon trainers, who have already begun their journey in Paldea, and you’ll find a mixed bag of reviews. Among the usual cute Pokémon clips and thoughtful opinions are examples…