Technology News Roundup: The Good, the Bad, and the Hacked

Key Points

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MGM Hackers Play More Than Just Poker:

It turns out, the recent MGM hack attack went beyond casino databases. The perpetrators managed to access more than just folks’ roulette strategies and cocktail orders.

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Microsoft’s Oops Moment:

In a sour note for the tech giant, Microsoft researchers suffered a data fumble, inadvertently releasing terabytes of user data. That’s more copies of ‘Minesweeper’ than you could ever hope to play!

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China’s Cyberespionage Charm Offensive:

China is spinning a new narrative about its cyber-espionage pastime. Is it a case of “we promise we’ve changed,” or just another clever cyber cover-up?

Hot Take

Picture this: It’s the hackers’ world, and we’re all just living in it – surfing the web, playing solitaire, and (hopefully not) sharing our most delicate details with massive corporations who have the digital dexterity of a sloth using a smartphone. It’s about time we see some creative PR spins to change that narrative! And let’s look on the bright side – at least now we know what hackers do when they’re not cracking vaults, they’re scheming up cyber charm offenses!

Being a techie these days is like starring in your own spy thriller. But remember: whether you’re dealing blackjack on the casino floor or coding in the corner of a coffee shop, always keep an eye out for sinister hooded figures roaming around the cyber landscape.

Microsoft’s recent ‘Minesweeper’ fiasco just goes to show nobody’s immune. Not Wendy in accounting – not even the tech big dogs. So, eat your peanuts, fasten your seatbelts, and remember to update your antivirus software – because this ride through the digital domain shows no signs of slowing down!

Original Article: https://www.wired.com/story/kia-hyundai-car-thefts-us-security-roundup/