Articles by Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Hyacinth is a Technology Reporter for International Business Times UK with a particular interest in gaming, innovation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. She has previously written for MIT Technology Review Pan Arab, Global Post, Mic and Voice of America. Hyacinth holds a degree in Journalism & Mass Communications from The George Washington University.

Email : h.mascarenhas@ibtimes.co.uk

'Legend': Twitter reacts to the pink tutu-wearing streaker who crashed the Winter Olympics

The man snuck onto to the ice shortly after the speed skating event and quickly disrobed to reveal the words "Peace + Love" scrawled across his chest.

Feb 24, 2018

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'Too damn funny': Did Trump accidentally throw shade at Mike Pence in tweet praising Ivanka?

"Lol. Suck it, Mike Pence," one Twitter user wrote tauntingly.

Feb 24, 2018

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JPMorgan Chase 'glitch' gave some customers access to others' bank accounts, confidential data

Multiple irked customers also took to Twitter and Reddit to complain about the glitch that seemed to affect users of both the Chase.com website and the bank's mobile app.

Feb 24, 2018

'WTF is wrong with you?' Facebook sparks fierce outrage after demoing VR shooting game at CPAC

"I've been waiting for one last straw before closing my Facebook account," one person tweeted. "This VR Shooting Game at CPAC is it."

Feb 24, 2018

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VoIPtalk discretely admits possible data breach to customers initiating precautionary password resets

1Password: How to check if your password has been compromised and leaked

"I'm so impressed with what they've done here," security expert Troy Hunt tweeted.

Feb 24, 2018

'Genius' Trump ruthlessly mocked for attacking Jeff Sessions, misspelling his attorney general's name

"Which is worse: directing your AG to investigate your political enemies or misspelling his name? Hello America, it's Wednesday!" Amy Siskind tweeted.

Feb 22, 2018

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'Oh dear God': Trump eviscerated over his 'empathy cheat sheet' at meeting with shooting survivors

"That the man who holds our country's nuclear weapon keys needs a crib note that reads 'I hear you' to show empathy terrifies me," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 22, 2018

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Hackers now exploiting Word documents to display 'innocent' videos that secretly mine cryptocurrency

Votiro's findings come as hackers continue to develop new, clever ways to exploit victims and earn cryptocurrency often by exploiting popular platforms.

Feb 22, 2018

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Hackers using fake Swift emails to deploy Adwind RAT, steal bank credentials in new phishing scam

The seemingly secure document, however, actually contains the Adwind malware that is capable of exfiltrating data from the infected computer.

Feb 22, 2018

Bitcoin exchange BitFunder and founder charged with fraud, lying to regulators about $64m cyberheist

BitFunder founder Jon Montroll repeatedly lied to the Securities Exchange Commission to cover up a hack that saw the theft of over 6,000 bitcoins.

Feb 22, 2018

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'Liar': Twitter rips apart Trump's 'creepy' tweets denying he forcibly kissed Rachel Crooks in 2006

"So you're saying you WOULD do this if you didn't think you'd be caught," one Twitter user asked.

Feb 21, 2018

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'WTF': Twitter furious as Florida lawmakers declare porn a 'health risk' but block assault rifle ban

"Wrong magazines, Florida House," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 21, 2018

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Cyberattack on largest NHS trust caused by Trojan malware

What is Coldroot? Nasty undetectable Mac malware can steal passwords, remotely control your computer

Despite being available for download for years, none of the antivirus engines are able to detect it as malicious.

Feb 21, 2018

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Tesla hack: Hackers infiltrate the company's Amazon cloud account to secretly mine cryptocurrency

The incident comes as cryptojacking heists become increasingly common and sophisticated alongside the rise and popularity of cryptocurrency.

Feb 21, 2018

Reaper: Little-known North Korean hacker group steps up attacks in Vietnam, Japan and Middle East

"We believe this is the next team to watch," FireEye's director of intelligence analysis John Hultquist said.

Feb 21, 2018

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'Happy President's Day': Twitter taunts Trump with viral #TrumpColluded hashtag, 'reflective' memes

Social media users responded with a cacophony of "reflective" memes, comments and thoughts on President's Day, taunting Donald Trump over his first year in office.

Feb 20, 2018

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iOS 11.2.6: Apple releases fix for the Telugu 'text bomb' bug that has been crashing devices

This isn't the first time receiving a particular message or link has caused iOS devices to behave unexpectedly or crash.

Feb 20, 2018

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IRS scam: Cybercrooks target taxpayers with fake refunds, debt collection threats in new brazen scheme

Authorities said thousands have already fallen victim to the scheme described as a "new twist on an old scam".

Feb 20, 2018

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Flight Sim Labs: Mod developer caught secretly embedding password-stealing malware to tackle pirates

The finding immediately triggered fierce uproar with many saying "there is absolutely no justification" for including a password stealer in a flight simulation add-on.

Feb 20, 2018

'Is someone scared?' Trump mercilessly trolled after his 'rabid meltdown' on Twitter over the weekend

"His implosion will be spectacular. It's starting," one Twitter user wrote.

Feb 19, 2018

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