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Submission + - Ask Slashdot: Best Streaming Device

Submitted by Thelasko
Thelasko writes: The network card on my 2013 Samsung smart TV has died. It's $65 for a new one, but considering the poor support of this platform (YouTube and other apps no longer available), I'm considering getting a separate streaming box instead.

I primarily only watch Amazon Prime, Netflix, and YouTube for streaming, and am wondering what Slashdot users have found to be the best option. I'm considering Roku or Chromecast because they are well known and supported. However, I have heard a lot of news about Kodi devices being more hackable. I am running a Rygel server on my PC, but rarely use it.

I'm not the only one that will use the device, so it needs to be simple to use.

Submission + - Telefonica Tells Employees to Shut Down PCs Amid Massive Ransomware Outbreak (bleepingcomputer.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Telefonica, Spain's biggest ISP, has suffered a massive ransomware infection, with hundreds of PCs encrypted with a new ransomware strain that came out of the blue and made thousands of victims worldwide. According to reports, the situation is so bad that Telefonica's security team is telling employees to shut down their computers to prevent the ransomware from spreading.

El Mundo reports that hundreds of PCs were affected at Telefonica, but also at other Spanish companies such as Vodafona, Capgemini, Gas Natural, and Iberdrola. Bleeping Computer reports that Telefonica has sent several internal memos telling employees to disconnect from internal WiFi and VPN networks, and has even blasted alerts through the company's internal speakers to make sure all users are aware of the issue.

The ransomware responsible for these infections is a new strain called WCry (or WannaCry), and has not caused any problems before. According to security researchers, infections exploded out of the blue today, with victims all over the world, but especially Spain. It is unclear how this ransomware is spread at the moment.

Submission + - Steam is down (steamstat.us) 1

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: The entire Steam domain seems to be down for everyone. The websites and Steam clients won't connect. No word from Steam on Twitter or Reddit about the outage.

Submission + - Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. History (cnn.com) 17

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: From CNN:

"Fifty people were killed inside Pulse, a gay nightclub, Orlando Police Chief John Mina and other officials said Sunday morning, just hours after a shooter opened fire in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. At least 53 more people were injured, Mina said. Police have shot and killed the gunman, he told reporters.

The shooter is not from the Orlando area, Mina said. He has been identified as Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce, about 120 miles southeast of Orlando, two law enforcement officials tell CNN.
Orlando authorities said they consider the violence an act of domestic terror. The FBI is involved. While investigators are exploring all angles, they "have suggestions the individual has leanings towards (Islamic terrorism), but right now we can't say definitely," said Ron Hopper, assistant special agent in charge of the FBI's Orlando bureau."

Submission + - Google Announces Support of The Controversial TPP (recode.net)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: Google has announced in a blog post Friday their support for the controversial Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership (TPP). Recode reports: "The trade agreement includes key provisions about the global passage of digital data, intellectual property and copyright — measures that have drawn criticism from both the political right and left, including several outspoken tech groups. Google's endorsement isn't axactly full-throated, but its stake clearly demonstrates another key area of support with the Obama administration, to which Google is close." Google's SVP and general counsel Kent Walker wrote: "The TPP is not perfect, and the trade negotiation process would certainly benefit from greater transparency. We will continue to advocate for process reforms, including the opportunity for all stakeholders to have a meaningful opportunity for input into trade negotiations." The company has already shown support of the TPP behind the Internet Association, which endorsed the trade agreement in March. Google joins a list of other tech titans, like Apple and Microsoft, who have shown their support as well. The Electronic Frontier Foundation calls the TPP a "secretive, multinational trade agreement" that will restrict IP laws and enforce digital policies that "benefit big corporations at the expense of the public." The TPP is still awaiting congressional approval after being signed in February.

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