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Data leak from Russian delivery app shows dining habits of the secret police
An enormous information leak from Russian meals supply service Yandex Meals revealed the supply addresses, telephone numbers, names, and supply directions belonging to these related to Russia’s secret police, in keeping with findings from Bellingcat.
Yandex Meals, a subsidiary of the bigger Russian web firm, Yandex, first reported the info leak on March 1st, blaming it on the “dishonest actions” of one in all its staff and noting that the leak doesn’t embody customers’ login data. Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor has since threatened to tremendous the corporate as much as 100,000 rubles (~$1,166 USD) for the leak, which Reuters says uncovered the data of about 58,000 customers. The Roskomnadzor additionally blocked entry to a web-based map containing the info — an try to hide the data of bizarre residents, in addition to these with ties to the Russian army and safety companies.
Researchers at Bellingcat gained entry to the trove of data, sifting by means of it for leads on any folks of curiosity, akin to a person linked to the poisoning of Russian opposition chief Alexey Navalny. By looking out the database for telephone numbers collected as a part of a earlier investigation, Bellingcat uncovered the identify of the one that was involved with Russia’s Federal Safety Service (FSB) to plan Navalny’s poisoning. Bellingcat says this particular person additionally used his work e-mail tackle to register with Yandex Meals, permitting researchers to additional confirm his identification.
Researchers additionally examined the leaked data for the telephone numbers belonging to people tied to Russia’s Primary Intelligence Directorate (GRU), or the nation’s international army intelligence company. They discovered the identify of one in all these brokers, Yevgeny, and have been in a position to hyperlink him to Russia’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs and discover his car registration data.
Bellingcat uncovered some priceless data by looking out the database for particular addresses as nicely. When researchers regarded for the GRU headquarters in Moscow, they discovered simply 4 outcomes — a possible signal that employees simply don’t use the supply app, or decide to order from eating places inside strolling distance as an alternative. When Bellingcat looked for FSB’s Particular Operation Heart in a Moscow suburb, nonetheless, it yielded 20 outcomes. A number of outcomes contained fascinating supply directions, warning drivers that the supply location is definitely a army base. One consumer advised their driver “Go as much as the three increase obstacles close to the blue sales space and name. After the cease for bus 110 as much as the tip,” whereas one other stated “Closed territory. Go as much as the checkpoint. Name [number] ten minutes earlier than you arrive!”
Благодаря слитой базе «Яндекса» нашлась ещё одна квартира экс-любовницы Путина Светланы Кривоногих. Именно туда их дочь Луиза Розова заказывала еду. Квартира 400 м², стоит примерно 170 млн рублей!https://t.co/z3uGKOdQhc pic.twitter.com/tOGXOsFmRY
— Соболь Любовь (@SobolLubov) March 23, 2022
In a translated tweet, Russian politician and Navalny supporter, Lyubov Sobol, stated the leaked data even led to extra details about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s alleged “secret” daughter and former mistress. “Because of the leaked Yandex database, one other residence of Putin’s ex-mistress Svetlana Krivonogikh was discovered,” Sobol stated. “That’s the place their daughter Luiza Rozova ordered her meals. The residence is 400 m², value about 170 million rubles [~$1.98 million USD]!”
If researchers have been in a position to uncover this a lot data based mostly on information from a meals supply app, it’s a bit unnerving to consider the quantity of data Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and others have on customers. In 2019, a DoorDash information breach uncovered the names, e-mail addresses, telephone numbers, supply order particulars, supply addresses, and the hashed, salted passwords of 4.9 million folks — a a lot bigger quantity than these affected within the Yandex Meals leak.
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The end of the world just got a little closer. Apple confirmed that the much-anticipated second season of its postapocalyptic series Silo will start streaming on November 15th.
Based on the trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, Silo is set in the distant future and follows the remains of humanity, who live in giant underground bunkers — the titular silos — to avoid the deadly world outside. The season 1 finale ended with a big twist that made it clear there’s a lot more going on than the show initially lets on. It also only covers part of the first book, so it’ll be interesting to see how much of the story the new season covers. Silo’s second season will see returning cast members like Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, and Common.
Just because Apple’s AirPods are designed for other Apple devices doesn’t mean they will only work on Apple devices.
That’s right, you can use your AirPods on your PC or Android-running mobile device. It isn’t as simple as setting up AirPods with an iPhone or Mac, but it’s also not too complicated.
Follow these steps to connect your AirPods to a Windows PC or Android.
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AirPods and an Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
How to connect AirPods to a PC
- Insert the AirPods into their charging case, ensuring they’re at least partially charged.
- Open the top of your AirPod charging case, but do not remove the AirPods from the case yet.
- Tap and hold the circular button on the rear side of the AirPod charging case for a couple of seconds until the light inside the case blinks white.
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The circular button on the back of the AirPod case (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
- Now, open your PC’s Bluetooth settings by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the system tray (bottom right of the taskbar) or by searching for “Bluetooth” in your taskbar and selecting Bluetooth and other device settings.
- Click “Add Bluetooth or other devices” at the top of the settings screen.
- On the “Add a device” page, click the top option for Bluetooth.
Bluetooth and device settings on a PC (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
- Click the AirPods option from the list of all Bluetooth discoverable devices.
- Wait around 30 seconds, and you should see a connection confirmation screen once your AirPods and PC are paired and connected.
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Troubleshooting a failed connection
When you take your AirPods out of their charging case, they should automatically connect to your PC. If your AirPods are having trouble connecting to your PC, don’t panic. Close your AirPods case and your PC’s Bluetooth settings and simply repeat the pairing process outlined above. Your AirPods should automatically connect to your PC after a few seconds every time you remove them from the charging case. If, for any reason, they don’t, follow these steps:
- Open your PC’s Bluetooth settings by clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the bottom-right system tray of your taskbar. Alternatively, you can search for “Bluetooth” in your taskbar and select “Bluetooth and other device settings” when it appears.
- Scroll down to the Audio section under your Bluetooth list and click on the AirPods listing.
- This should reestablish the Bluetooth connection between your PC and AirPods.
Remember that Siri is Apple-only, so you won’t be able to use the voice assistant while your AirPods are connected to your PC.
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Pair AirPods with your Android phone
Connecting AirPods to an Android device is similar to connecting to a PC. Before doing anything, you’ll want to ensure that your AirPods are charged and housed in their case.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen on your Android device
- Touch and hold the Bluetooth icon
- Turn on Bluetooth
- Tap Pair new device
AirPods and an Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
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- Open the lid of your AirPod case, but don’t remove the AirPods from the case.
- On your AirPod case, press and hold the button on the rear of the case until the case flashes a white light.
- Your AirPods should show up in your Bluetooth devices list.
If you can’t find your AirPods in your Android Bluetooth devices list, check for them under “Available Devices” in your Bluetooth settings. You can also refresh the Bluetooth list by clicking More and then “Refresh.”
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Kurt’s key takeaways
And there you have it. Now, you can easily connect your AirPods to your Windows PC or Android device. Remember, if your AirPods don’t appear in your PC or Android’s Bluetooth device list, simply restart the Bluetooth pairing process. Also, note that Apple-specific features like Siri won’t be available with your AirPods if you use them from a PC or Android device.
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During Marvel’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the studio announced that the Russo brothers have signed on to direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars — the former of which will see Robert Downey Jr, return to the MCU as Doctor Doom. Doomsday is due out in May 2026, while Secret Wars will follow in May 2027.
Doctor Doom showing up just as the Fantastic Four are about to arrive makes it seem like Marvel’s been cooking up a plan to send its beleaguered Multiverse Saga off with a bang — one that’s probably going to be orchestrated by a guy who looks just like Iron Man.
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