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Researchers Secure Bug Bounty Payout to Help Raise Funds for Infant’s Surgery
A couple needed to raise funds to cover the costs of their daughter's upcoming heart surgery. This security researcher found a serious bug, and then donated part of the bounty to support the family.
Bugs Allowed Hackers to Dox John Deere Tractor Owners
A security researcher found two bugs that allowed him to find customers who had purchased John Deere tractors or equipment.
‘Counter Strike’ Bug Allows Hackers to Take Over a PC With a Steam Invite
A security researcher found a “critical” bug in Valve’s game engine that powers the popular online game. And the company has been slow to fix it.
Hacker Exploits Bugs In Original ‘Doom’ Code to Run ‘Snake’ Inside the Game
By exploiting a bug in the way Doom 2 and Ultimate Doom load saved games, a programmer has found a new technique to run custom code inside of Doom.
Progress on Russian’s ‘Anti-Mosquito Laser Turret’ Halted by Winter
Its creator claims it can "neutralize" two mosquitoes per second.
Buzzy New Social Media Site Pillowfort Is Riddled With Basic Bugs
Multiple users of the new social media website have reported finding simple, basic ways to exploit the site. The site has temporarily been taken offline.
Bug Allowed Hackers to Get Anyone’s Email Address on Xbox Live
Microsoft patched a bug that allowed hackers to reveal the email address used to register any Xbox gamertag.
How an Alleged Dick in a 'Halo 3' Trailer Started an Emergency at Bungie
After the infamous "Hot Coffee" incident and a bare butt snuck into a copy of 'Halo 2' for PC, Bungie executives believed anything was possible.
Invading Cicadas May Turn Into Sex-Crazed Zombies This Summer
Millions of cicadas are making a joyous debut after 17 years underground — except those whose butts and genitals have been eaten by a fungus.
Oh Good, the Murder Hornets Are in Canada Now
The massive hornets are an apex predator and experts are worried about their impact on the ecosystem if they were to set up shop in North America.
Apex Legends' Hit Registration Bug Throws A Wet Blanket On A Great Season
The point of a first person shooter is to shoot things. If those shots aren't registered, that's a huge issue.