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Infosec Decoded Season 3 #43: Risk of Extinction

With @kaitlynguru@infosec.exchange and @sambowne@infosec.exchange

May 30, 2023

Sam Bowne

Scientists Discover Time When Our Laws of Physics Didn't Apply, And We Exist Because of It

This free VPN leaked data from millions of users online - find out if you're affected
A researcher discovered a publicly exposed database linked with the SuperVPN app containing 133 GB of data, including personal user information such as IP location, servers used and Unique App User ID numbers as well as details about user online activities, device model, operating system and refund requests. It has over 100 million downloads worldwide across the Google and Apple app stores.

THE GOVERNMENT IS BANNING ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR KINDS OF LIGHT BULBS AVAILABLE — AND SHOPPERS COULD SAVE HUNDREDS AS A RESULT
The Department of Energy (DOE) is banning the sale of incandescent bulbs in the US. The ban is expected to be in full effect by August. The DOE reports that LED bulbs provide more light than traditional ones while using 75% less energy.

Madonna plans on getting arrested on-stage by breaking controversial Tennessee law

Kaitlyn Handelman

‘Everyone is a programmer’ with generative A.I., says Nvidia chief

Top AI researchers and CEOs warn against ‘risk of extinction’ in 22-word statement

Intel inside? Chinese firm Powerleader’s ‘home-grown’ chip suspected of being a rebadged microprocessor from US giant, test results show