MyBook Not So Live

Hackers have reportedly made some online drives disappear from the network

June 28, 2021 It's June 28, 2021. Today in 1965, Intelsat I, the first commercial communications satellite, launched, nicknamed "Early Bird." How appropriate.     ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 261 articles, 9 podcasts, 12 press releases, 283 tweets, and 9 YouTube videos 1. Hackers Remotely Delete Data From My Book Live Drives Western Digital's network-attached storage drives are apparently being hacked and disappearing from the network, according to several users.  The only solution right now? Unplug your hard drive from the internet for the time being. Sounds legit. 2. Hackers Sneak Malware Onto Gamer's PCs Since at least 2018, hackers have been sneaking malware (dubbed "Crackonosh") into torrent downloads of popular video games in order to use gamers' PCs to farm Moreno cryptocurrency. That's what you get for torrenting games, we guess. 3. Instagram Tests Desktop Posting Abilities Tired of having to reach for your phone to post a killer Insta photo? Well, you might be in luck as Instagram is reportedly testing out a way for people to upload photos from their desktop computers. Convenient and easier to type out all those hashtags, right?  🦑 Go Deeper Wearables are all the rage right now, but our very own Sascha Brodsky has a deeper look at the future of the technology. Spoiler alert: It's not all something you're going to wear.     🎱 By the Numbers Tough couple of years Data: Marketwatch Western Digital is doing alright for itself, though its annual revenues have dipped a bit over the last couple of years. They'll need to deal with the latest cyberattack reports well to keep the numbers from diving even more, though.  🔥 Today's Hot Deal Save $30 on Apple's least-expensive tablet, the 10.2-inch iPad. It's still as capable as possible, and would make a fine first-time (or second) tablet for you or the kids. Grab one today for $299. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Oh, fishy, fishy, fishy fish." —Monty Python, comedy troupe Lungs and air-breathing might not be evolutionarily unique to land creatures. A new study of ancient fish genome shows that the genetic basis for these features was present in water-life 50 million years sooner than we thought. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  Right into your mind Image: MIndPortal Funded by a ton of venture capital (and the frontman of rock group, Muse), the MindPortal is being touted as a brain-wearable computer that will send experiences right to your mind, skipping the whole messy eyeball thing. Will it work? No idea—but we sure do want one.  🎥 Behind the Scenes What's an NFT, anyway? Want to catch up on Microsoft's new mixed reality platform and Square's purchase of music streaming service, Tidal? What about a quick explainer on NFTs? They've got all that plus more on this episode of The Vergecast. Get it!     🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]