AppsFlyer Web SDK used to spread crypto stealer JavaScript code

Malicious JavaScript code delivered by the AppsFlyer Web SDK hijacked cryptocurrency, potentially in a supply-chain attack.

Wikipedia hit by self-propagating JavaScript worm that vandalized pages

The Wikimedia Foundation suffered a security incident today after a self-propagating JavaScript worm began vandalizing pages and modifying user scripts across multiple wikis.

Google removes accessibility section from JavaScript SEO section

This change was made because the advice was "out of date" and Google handles JavaScript fine.

Loading Content With JavaScript Does Not Make It Harder For Google Search

Google has removed a whole section from its JavaScript SEO documentation because it was outdated and Google says loading content with JavaScript does not make it hard for Google Search.

The five infrastructure gates behind crawl, render, and index

Where do AI systems lose confidence in your content? Discovery, selection, crawling, rendering, and indexing hold the answer.
The New York Times

This One-Pot Pasta Uses the Whole Can of Tomato Paste

Ali Slagle’s new tomato Cheddar mac and cheese is very thoughtful (and delicious). By Mia Leimkuhler Good morning! Today we have for you: Recipes that use a lot of tomato paste (like this new one-pot ...
CNBC

Sam Altman defends AI resource usage: Water concerns 'fake,' and 'humans use energy too'

Altman dismissed claims that ChatGPT used gallons of water per query. He acknowledged that total AI energy use was rising and urged cleaner power. However, Altman argued that humans also consume ...
TechCrunch

Sam Altman would like to remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed concerns about AI’s environmental impact this week while speaking at an event hosted by The Indian Express. For one thing, Altman — who was in India for a major AI ...
moneycontrol.com

Bengaluru man uses Excel to measure social life, shares 6 years of data: 'New friends are negative ROI'

He said he currently has four close friends, each known for between eight and 12 years, and that he spends approximately 400 hours annually across those relationships. A Bengaluru-based professional ...
The New York Times

12 Ways to Break Up With Single-Use Plastics

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kaitlyn Wells and Katie Okamoto The dirty little secret of so-called ...

What Is ActiveX? How It Works and Ensures Computer Security

ActiveX is a Microsoft software framework that enables applications to share data across web browsers, enhancing functionality and security in computing.
NerdWallet

Credit Card Authorized Users: What You Need to Know

An authorized user can make charges on someone else's account but is not ultimately responsible for payment. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click ...