1Kosmos CSP enables government agencies to digitally verify resident identity
1Kosmos has expanded its offerings for the identity verification and passwordless market with the introduction of a new Credential Service Provider (CSP) managed service based on the privacy-by-design 1Kosmos platform. The 1Kosmos CSP offering enable.....»»
Bluesky extortion problem gets first response; Mentions tab added
We learned earlier this week of a Bluesky extortion issue, emerging after the social network said that it would use domain name ownership as a way to verify the identity of public figures. Bluesky hasn’t fully addressed the issue, but has taken.....»»
LastPass Teams enables seamless password management for better productivity
LastPass Teams, like LastPass Personal, securely enables seamless password management and credentials sharing for a nice boost to productivity......»»
One in five AirTags to be made in Indonesia to resolve iPhone 16 sales ban
AirTags will be made in Indonesia for the first time, and production will ramp up to 20% of global production over time, according to a new report. The plan is Apple’s way to meet a government requirement for a billion dollar investment in the e.....»»
CISA orders federal agencies to secure their Microsoft cloud environments
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a binding operational directive (BOD 25-01) requiring federal civilian agencies to secure their (Microsoft) cloud environments. About the CISA BOD 25-01 directive The Implement.....»»
Harmful gas billowing from Texas and New Mexico comes mostly from smaller leaks, researchers say
The blob on the satellite image is a rainbow of colors. An analyst digitally sharpens it and there, highlighted in red, is the source: a concrete oil pad spewing methane......»»
Study reveals how transcription factors navigate DNA architecture to shape cellular identity
A new study led by Prof. Yosef Buganim from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Dr. Abdenour Soufi from the University of Edinburgh reveals how transcription factors (TFs)—key proteins that regulate gene activity—navigate DNA and chromatin str.....»»
Optical spring enables programmable defect mode in new mechanical crystal
Mechanical crystals, also known as phononic crystals, are materials that can control the propagation of vibrations or sound waves, just like photonic crystals control the flow of light. The introduction of defects in these crystals (i.e., intentional.....»»
Enpass simplifies compliance and security controls for password management
Enpass added Single Sign-On (SSO) for its admin console in support for its Business Enterprise customers. Enpass integrates seamlessly with prominent Identity Providers (IDPs) such as Google Workspace, Okta, and Microsoft Entra ID, further enhancing.....»»
Netwrix 1Secure enhances protection against data and identity access risks
Netwrix released a new version of its SaaS platform, Netwrix 1Secure. The latest version builds on its existing security monitoring functionality with more robust access rights assessment and expanded security auditing capabilities to overcome the la.....»»
TP-Link routers could get banned from the U.S. as early as next year
This popular and cheap router brand is under fire by the U.S. government due to it possibly being linked to cyberattacks......»»
Louisiana resident in critical condition with H5N1 bird flu
The person is experiencing severe respiratory illness from the H5N1 infection. The Louisiana resident infected with H5N1 bird flu is hospitalized in critical condition and sufferi.....»»
Parental identity, not ethnicity, influences education spending patterns: Study
How much parents spend on their children's education has a big impact on family well-being and a country's overall development. While past studies have suggested that ethnic and racial backgrounds affect this spending, they lacked solid experimental.....»»
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its injuries, the federal government said......»»
TP-Link routers to get banned from the U.S. as early as next year
This popular and cheap router brand is under fire by the U.S. government due to it possibly being linked to cyberattacks......»»
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
Founded in China, TP-Link makes routers popular in US homes and businesses. US government authorities are reportedly investigating whether to ban TP-Link wireless routers, which h.....»»
US government urges federal agencies to patch Microsoft 365 now
First binding CISA directive of 2025 addresses Microsoft 365 issues.....»»
Did industrial policy spark huge growth in East Asia? Economists say the numbers tell a more complex story
From 1960 to 1989, South Korea experienced a famous economic boom, with real GDP per capita growing by an annual average of 6.82%. Many observers have attributed this to industrial policy, the practice of giving government support to specific industr.....»»
US may ban the most popular home router over Chinese security fears
The Chinese-made TP-Link router used by Amazon, hundreds of ISPs, and 65% of the US market, is facing an investigation that could see it banned by the government.A TP-Link routerUnspecified sources say that the Commerce Department under President Bid.....»»
Most popular home internet routers in US may be banned as national security risk
The most popular home internet router brand in the US may be banned from sale in the country over fears that it represents a threat to national security. Three separate US agencies have opened investigations into TP-Link routers, which account for.....»»
Stairwell Core boosts threat intelligence for security teams
Stairwell announces Stairwell Core, which enables organizations to privately collect, store, and continuously reassess executable files so they can confidently determine if malware has affected their systems. Core offers customers an accessible entry.....»»