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In this blog post, we explore Spotifys journey from using the Fisher-Yates shuffle to a more sophisticated song shuffling algorithm that prevents clustering of tracks by the same artist. We then connect this challenge to Fibonacci hashing, and propose a novel, evenly distributed artist shuffling method.

Interpreting Reddit's API changes in light of how it serves OpenAI.

Most impersonated software tools in malware attacks were revealed. These include Skype and other popular apps. But how can you identify fake ones?

SolarMarker malware is now alarming many security experts. This computer virus is already linked to three security attacks.

A new WordPress cyberattack campaign puts 1.6 million websites at risk. Here are other details of Wordfence's new security report.

The new Pegasus spyware targets iPhones owned by some U.S. Embassy and State Department staff. The new Pegasus spyware targets iPhones owned by the U. S.

As New Year approaches there is far more uncertainty compared with years past, both in terms of health and the economy. But will 2021 be the end to such woes, pandemic and otherwise? Looking at security issues for 2021 is Kowsik Guruswamy. As to how cybersecurity may develop during 2021, this could see a rise in social engineering attacks that take advantage of a distributed workforce to a level up for deepfakes. What is most certain is that 2021 will be a big year for security, according to Me...