Science & Technology

NSA orders web firms to hand over user passwords

NSA orders web firms to hand over user passwords

The mass surveillance of ordinary citizens by the NSA has extended further beyond originally thought as secret documents revealed that the government has asked web firms to hand over details of user passwords, in addition to information. This information could then be used to log into an account to view confidential correspondence or even impersonate the user. Obtaining it also[Read More…]

Thousands of protesters gather in Germany against mass surveillance

Thousands of protesters gather in Germany against mass surveillance

Protesters have taken to the streets to campaign against a mass spying program that is currently sweeping across Europe. The surveillance is being carried out in collaboration with US spy agency the NSA, together with other Nato countries. Demonstrations have taken place in several German cities with protesters angry at their country’s participation in the NSA global espionage program. Thousands[Read More…]

Privacy and security of sim cards ‘compromised by security flaw’

Privacy and security of sim cards ‘compromised by security flaw’

The privacy and security of over half a million sim cards could be compromised, thanks to a series of “security flaws” which was uncovered recently. According to German security expert, Karsten Nohl, a cryptographer, the flaw could potentially enable hackers to send hidden text messages to affected handsets and infect them with a virus – regardless of what operating system[Read More…]

Harvard scientists admit using chemtrails to block the sun

Harvard scientists admit using chemtrails to block the sun

US scientists have recently admitted using chemtrails to modify the weather and block out sun rays, it has been revealed. One of the investigators, David Keith from Harvard University announced they would be spraying sun-reflecting chemical particles into the atmosphere to artificially cool the planet, using a balloon flying 80,000 feet over Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The idea is that[Read More…]

Levitation made possible through sound vibration

Levitation made possible through sound vibration

Whoever said levitation wasn’t possible was lying – and now it’s been scientifically proven. Well, sort of. Swiss scientists have invented a device which allows several objects to be levitated at a time – through the use of sound vibration. A toothpick, water droplets, coffee granules and bits of polystyrene are just some of the objects that have been flying[Read More…]