Seven malicious npm Vite packages use blockchain as a C2 channel to deliver a RAT
Seven npm typosquatted packages around Vite hide their command address in a blockchain transaction - an almost impossible-to-cut C2 channel.
1 h ago 9 0
KFC Japan halts operations: a cyberattack pauses the archipelago's favorite fast-food chain
Online orders suspended, temporary restaurant closures considered: KFC Japan (ケンタッキー) suffers the consequences of a cyberattack targeting its logistics partner. An opportunity to recall what makes the brand so unique in Japan.
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Heather Duke from Heathers (1989): a great cosplay idea to revive the 80s
Carbon Costume offers a guide to embody Heather Duke, the iconic high school student from *Heathers* (1989). A cosplay accessible in a despite-shop, perfect for a return to the dark-comedy years.
1 h ago 9 0
What AI has done to Stack Overflow, in one chart
A contributor extracted Stack Overflow's public stats and produced a chart. The results speak for themselves: ChatGPT has taken over.
1 h ago 7 0
Denshattack, test: when a train ride reminds us that rail is fun
The Verge publishes an enthusiastic review of Denshattack, a rail shooter that advocates for a return to guided level design. We're rather in agreement.
1 h ago 9 0
Facing deadly heatwaves, Japan experiments with the "human refrigerator"
As Japanese summers become deadlier each year, a startup is testing a "human cold room" in train stations and shopping malls. A social curiosity as much as a technical solution.
1 h ago 6 0
Artificial intelligence in Japan in 2026: between institutional caution and the leap in daily uses
The French-speaking site furansujapon publishes a state of the art of AI in Japan in 2026. A useful overview to understand where the country really stands, between massive personal adoption and the caution of major institutions.
1 h ago 8 0
SQLite in production: what Julia Evans learned from running it for real
Julia Evans publishes her notes on SQLite: nothing spectacular, but all very useful for those hesitating to run a real app on this small file.
1 h ago 6 0
When Sega Saved Nvidia from Bankruptcy: The Little Story That the GPU Giant Would Like Us Not to Forget
1996: Nvidia is on the brink of collapse. A contract with Sega for the chip of an aborted console will save the company. A look back at an episode that Jensen Huang himself still tells.
1 h ago 4 0
OpenSSL HollowByte: 11 bytes are enough to freeze the memory of a TLS server
An 11-byte TLS request is enough to cause OpenSSL server memory to bloat, leading to a denial of service. A formidable asymmetric DoS.
1 h ago 6 0
wp2shell: a critical vulnerability in the core of WordPress allows remote code execution without authentication
A sanitation flaw in the WordPress core allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary code on the server. Patch immediately.
1 h ago 8 0
Taxis in ultra-compact kei cars are now accessible to travelers - provided you know where to find them
Japan is gradually opening its kei car taxis to foreign travelers. A marginal service but indicative of a profound adaptation of Japanese urban transport.
5 h ago 14 0