Arrested: USDoD, Anonymous Sudan, SEC X account hacker
Law enforcement agencies have arrested suspects involved in cyber attacks claimed by USDoD and Anonymous Sudan, as well as a person involved in the hacking of SEC’s X (Twitter) account. USDoD On Wednesday, the Brazilian federal police (Policia.....»»
Research team describes novel approach to bilingual speech therapy
It's a difficult, impressive feat on its own to help children work through speech problems. It's even more inspiring when you take into account the bridge of language itself......»»
Heredity and environment account for people"s love of nature, research suggests
Humans have a positive view of nature. But is this due to an approach we have learned while growing up, or is it something we are born with? The answer is "both," according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of.....»»
Anonymous file-sharing site has shut down after "years of abuse"
Anonfiles operators grew tired of trying to remove malicious content being uploaded constantly......»»
Mapping methane emissions from rivers around globe reveals surprising sources
Freshwater ecosystems account for half of global emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. Rivers and streams, especially, are thought to emit a substantial amount of that methane, but the rates and patterns of.....»»
Two brands suspend advertising on X after their ads appeared next to pro-Nazi content
At least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an account promoting fascism. The issue came less than a week after X CEO Linda Yaccari.....»»
Fugitive “sovereign citizen” arrested for selling silver as bogus COVID cure
Gordon H. Pedersen of Utah was on the run from fraud charges for three years. Enlarge / Gordon Pedersen seen holding one of his silver-based products. (credit: Public record via Pacer) After a three-year hunt, federal la.....»»
If the choice is Fort Knox security or AirPods, I know which one I’m choosing
The risk associated with Bluetooth has been on display at this year’s Def Con hacker convention, but it’s not the kind of security threat you should lose sleep over. more….....»»
LinkedIn users targeted in account hijacking campaign
LinkedIn users are being targeted in an ongoing account hijacking campaign, are getting locked out of their accounts; the hacked accounts are held for ransom. Users discussing their compromised LinkedIn accounts. (Source: Cyberint) The LinkedIn accou.....»»
Best Apple TV deals: Get the streaming device for $120
These Apple TV deals will make the Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD a little lighter on the old bank account......»»
Product showcase: Free email security test by ImmuniWeb Community Edition
According to an FBI report, in 2022, global losses from business email compromise (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) attacks attained $43 billion, hitting a historic anti-record. Multiple cybersecurity vendors, including Microsoft and Trend Mic.....»»
WhatsApp working to implement new security layer with passkey
If you’re a WhatsApp user, there are different ways to protect your account – such as using a traditional password and two-factor authentication. And soon, users will have another option to secure their account, as WhatsApp has been working to im.....»»
Disney already knows if you’re sharing your streaming account
Disney says it's going to put a stop to the sharing of streaming accounts in 2024 — and it already knows who's doing it......»»
Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump"s Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal......»»
Twitter held in contempt, fined $350K over Trump data delay
Trump accused the DOJ of "secretly attacking" his Twitter account. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Today, an unsealed court document revealed that, earlier this year, a federal judge held Twitter (now.....»»
Points system makes neighborhoods nicer to live in
A lot of municipalities work with a points system to encourage construction projects to take biodiversity and creating green areas into account. But this way of working also benefits local neighborhoods and residents, master's student Marije Sesink d.....»»
US municipal bond market pricing may be biased by race, unphased by climate risk
New research suggests that the U.S. municipal bond market systemically misprices risk, as the pricing of municipal debt does not account for local physical climate risk, but does demand larger credit spreads from communities with a larger proportion.....»»
Today"s Hacker interest in macOS ten times that of 2019
Hackers are now more inclined to attack macOS than ever before, according to an analysis of the Dark Web, with ten times the cyber attacks against Macs compared to 2019.While Mac as a platform isn't necessarily as big a target as Windows, macOS is no.....»»
Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods
Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world's land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast majority of calories that people around the world consu.....»»
X user “super pissed” that Musk ordered takeover of his @music account
X user quits paying for Twitter Blue to protest X commandeering his account. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) About a week after X commandeered the popular @X account from longtime Twitter user Gene X.....»»
This PowerPoint ploy could help hackers empty your bank account
Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe......»»