Account takeover attacks spike as fraudsters take aim at fintech and crypto

The number of digital accounts stolen has gone through the roof recently, with cryptocurrency holders being a high priority target for the threat actors.  According to a new report from fraud prevention experts Sift, the number of successful account takeover attacks increased by 113% in the first half of this year, compared to the same…

Starship Troopers is the perfect setting for this new sci-fi co-op shooter

Excellent news, citizen: developer Offworld Industries have announced a brand new cooperative FPS based in the dystopian sci-fi setting of Starship Troopers, made famous by the 1997 cult-classic Paul Verhoeven film by the same name.  Due to go into early access in 2023 for PC, Starship Troopers: Extermination promises a 12-player co-op experience where squads…

Alibaba, JD, and other Chinese stocks jump as easing of some virus restrictions fuels hopes China will back down from zero-COVID policy

There have been protests in every major city in China, including the capital city of Beijing. NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images Alibaba and shares of other Chinese stocks listed in the US rose Tuesday on speculation China may relax its zero-COVID policy.  Moves by officials after major protests including ramping up vaccinations for the vulnerable…