I was thinking about automated self-destruct sequences, how they are used in TV and film, and the human psychology behind them. The self-destruct is usually invoked by <I>our hero/ine</I> in the 11th ...

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In a nutshell: Researchers from the University of Vermont have developed a self-destructing mechanism that, when triggered, can render hardware useless. The techniques can serve as both a security ...

WTF?! A self-destructing, open-source USB stick that can heat its flash chip to 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) has almost reached its crowdfunding goal. Not only does the device boast a ...

The French police and Europol are pushing out a "disinfection solution" that automatically removes the PlugX malware from infected devices in France. The operation is conducted by the Center for the ...

WhatsApp tested support for "View Once" photo and video sharing for the desktop version of the app about a year ago. But the feature was scrapped. As a reminder, View Once media sharing lets you send ...