The myth of the high-tech heist
Making a movie is a lot like pulling off a heist. That’s what Steven Soderbergh—director of the Ocean’s franchise, among other heist-y classics—said a few years ago. You...
The Download: an exclusive chat with Jim O’Neill, and the surprising truth about heists
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ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.
There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song written for his great-grandfather, whom he never got the chance to meet....
Hackers made death threats against this security researcher. Big mistake.
The threats started in spring.
In April 2024, a mysterious someone using the online handles “Waifu” and “Judische” began posting death threats on Telegram and Discord...
The Download: unraveling a death threat mystery, and AI voice recreation for musicians
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Hackers made death threats...