Hackaday Links: June 4, 2023

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A report released this week suggests that 50 flights into its five-flight schedule, the Mars helicopter might be starting to show its age. The report details a protracted communications outage …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: June 4, 2023

New variant of PRISM Backdoor ‘WaterDrop’ targets Linux systems

By Deeba Ahmed
According to researchers, the PRISM backdoor has been on their radar for more than 3.5 years.
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Prism Lighting – The Art of Steering Daylight

The incandescent light bulb was one of the first early applications of electricity, and it’s hard to underestimate its importance. But before the electric light, people didn’t live in darkness — they thought of ways to redirect sunlight to brighten up interior spaces. This was made possible through the understanding …read more

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Apple Transparency Report Now Includes App Store Takedown Requests

Apple report now includes data on requests by governments to take down apps from the tech giant’s app store. Continue reading Apple Transparency Report Now Includes App Store Takedown Requests

Congress Is About to Vote On Expanding the Warrantless Surveillance of Americans

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has been abused by the intelligence agencies to spy on Americans. This week the House of Representatives will vote on a bill to make that legal. Continue reading Congress Is About to Vote On Expanding the Warrantless Surveillance of Americans