Midnight Web by Rahul Banerjee

                      The digital world can be a double-edged sword, offering connections and friendships while hiding darker dangers beneath its surface. Seventeen-year-old Bianca Devins, a resident of New York, sought solace in online communities like 4chan and Discord, searching for companionship in a world where she felt like an outsider. However, her quest for friendship led her down a perilous path that ultimately ended in tragedy.   As one of the few women in these predominantly male spaces, Bianca quickly gained attention, earning a reputation as an 'e-girl,' a term referring to a specific electronic aesthetic. Yet, behind the allure of online popularity lurked a sinister reality. Bianca and her friend Claire shared experiences of encountering older abusive men on 4chan, highlighting the dangers that lurked within these seemingly innocuous online spaces.   One such individual was Brandon Andrew Clark, a 21-...

  QR codes can be tricky for unsuspecting users because they might not know what happens when they scan them. Attackers can hide harmful QR codes in public places. When someone scans these codes, they might end up on a dangerous website that can steal their information or harm their device. This is a common way for attackers to trick people, especially by pretending to be a legitimate company. How QR Codes Are Used for Qishing Qishing is like phishing, but it uses QR codes. Attackers like using QR codes because they can trick people into going to harmful websites or downloading bad software without raising suspicion. This makes it harder for security systems to stop them. Ways to Stay Safe from QR Code Threats To protect yourself from QR code threats, you should be careful before scanning any code. Check if it looks normal and hasn't been tampered with. Also, pay attention to where the code will take you, although sometimes you can't see the destination beforehand. Never ...

  In today's digital era, information is more accessible than ever before. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has emerged as a crucial method for gathering valuable insights from publicly available sources. Whether it's tracking social media trends, monitoring market developments, or investigating potential threats, OSINT provides a wealth of information across various domains. OSINT has diverse applications: 1. Cyber security: OSINT aids in identifying cyber threats and vulnerabilities by monitoring online platforms and hacker communities, enhancing defense strategies. 2. Law Enforcement: OSINT assists law enforcement in gathering evidence, tracking criminal activities, and identifying suspects, facilitating crime prevention and prosecution. 3. Journalism: Journalists utilize OSINT to verify facts, uncover stories, and provide critical insights into events by analyzing publicly available data and social media content. 4. Business Intelligence: OSINT enables businesses ...

     Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone wrote in a post on the social media site X Tuesday.                              The outages occurred on the same day as the Super Tuesday presidential primaries in the U.S., when 16 states and one territory head to the polls. The disruptions presented a problem for the presidential campaigns, which rely heavily on platforms like Facebook and Instagram to reach voters. The hashtags ”#instagramdown” and ”#facebookoutage” were trending on X Tuesday morning. Shares of Meta were down more than 1%. Additionally, Meta is experiencing “major disruptions” across its Meta Admin Center, Facebook and Instagram Shops and WhatsApp Business API, according to a c...

Converting a 4G mobile phone to be 5G compatible is not a straightforward process and, in most cases, not possible. The ability to connect to a 5G network is not just determined by the software or settings of the phone; it also depends on the hardware capabilities of the device. Key components, such as the modem and antennas, need to be designed and built to support 5G technology.   Here are some reasons why converting a 4G phone to 5G is generally not feasible:  1.         Hardware Limitations: 5G requires specific hardware components that are not present in older 4G  devices. This includes a 5G-capable modem and antennas designed to handle the higher frequency bands used by 5G networks.  2.       Frequency Bands: 5G operates on different frequency bands than 4G. The antennas and radio components in a 4G phone are not designed to support the higher frequency bands used by 5G. 3.       Software and Firmware:...

Similar to Dall-E, which utilizes text prompts to generate images, Sora employs text prompts to produce brief videos. Sora has the capacity to create videos lasting up to one minute, solely based on a straightforward prompt. According to the site's blog, "Sora can generate videos up to a minute long while preserving visual quality and adhering to the user’s prompt." The AI model is capable of animating a static image into a video presentation. "Its capability extends to transforming a still image into a video, bringing the image’s elements to life with precision and attention to minute details," it elaborated. Additionally, Sora can elongate existing videos or fill in gaps by generating missing frames. Here's a brief overview of how it functions: 1. Provide a written prompt outlining your requirements. 2. The AI model will craft a video (maximum duration: 1 minute). 3. For longer videos, you can supplement the prompts and synchronize them with frame counts. ...

  Google is launching a new artificial intelligence application named Gemini, which will offer users the ability to rely on technology for various tasks such as writing, interpreting text, and more, rather than solely relying on their own cognitive abilities. Gemini, named after a previously introduced AI project, is replacing Google's earlier brand, Bard. Bard, initially developed as a Chatbot to compete with Microsoft's ChatGPT-4, is now being rebranded as Gemini, signifying Google's most advanced family of AI models. The Gemini app will be available for smart phones running on Android as well as on the web, with immediate release. The introduction of Gemini intensifies the competition between Google and Microsoft in the realm of AI tools, which are promoted as offering innovative ways for users to enhance creativity, manage tasks like debugging code, and prepare for job interviews. While a basic version of Gemini is offered for free, Google is also introducing a ...