Attack worm may be new biocontrol weapon against wasp
A strain of roundworm discovered for the first time in Australian pine plantations during University of the Sunshine Coast-led research could become the timber industry's latest biocontrol weapon......»»
Malicious Google ads deceive Mac users into installing Atomic Stealer malware
A macOS malware discovered in April has found a new vector of attack, with people searching for software on Google finding malware presented as legitimate ads.Google search can turn up malicious adsThe malware payload known as Atomic macOS Stealer (A.....»»
The best weapons in Starfield
Whether you're a bounty hunter or explorer, you will need a trusty weapon by your side in Starfield. Here are some of the best weapons you can get in the game......»»
Here’s what we know about a mysterious launch from Florida this week
The Pentagon is mum about this test launch from Cape Canaveral. Enlarge / A US Army soldier lifts the hydraulic launching system on the new Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) during Operation Thunderbolt Strike at Cape Canaveral.....»»
A "natural weapon": Study shows large herbivores keep invasive plants at bay
Large herbivores can protect local nature by eating and trampling on biodiversity-threatening invasive plant species......»»
Reaper: Open-source reconnaissance and attack proxy workflow automation
Reaper is an open-source reconnaissance and attack proxy, built to be a modern, lightweight, and efficient equivalent to Burp Suite/ZAP. It focuses on automation, collaboration, and building universally distributable workflows. Reaper is a work in pr.....»»
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rew.....»»
How to favorite weapons in Starfield
Starfield doesn't offer a traditional weapon-swapping method, so you'll have to set up your frequently used weapons in the favorites menu to quickly swap between them......»»
The power of passive OS fingerprinting for accurate IoT device identification
The number of IoT devices in enterprise networks and across the internet is projected to reach 29 billion by the year 2030. This exponential growth has inadvertently increased the attack surface. Each interconnected device can potentially create new.....»»
What makes a good ASM solution stand out
In this Help Net Security interview, Patrice Auffret, CTO at Onyphe, explains how the traditional perimeter-based security view is becoming obsolete. He suggests that organizations should redefine their attack surface concept and discusses proactive.....»»
"Thermometer" molecule confirmed on exoplanet WASP-31b
Chromium hydride (CrH), a molecule that's relatively rare and particularly sensitive to temperature, is useful as a "thermometer for stars," according to astronomer Laura Flagg, because it's abundant only in a narrow range between 1,200–2,000 degre.....»»
FTX, Genesis, BlockFi customer details at risk following data breach
A third party was breached following a SIM-swapping attack, and sensitive customer data was stolen......»»
Kroll SIM-swap attack: FTX, BlockFi and Genesis clients’ info exposed
Financial and risk advisory firm Kroll has suffered a SIM-swapping attack that allowed a threat actor to access files containing personal information of clients of bankrupt cryptocurrency platforms FTX, BlockFi and Genesis. The Kroll SIM-swapping att.....»»
Ransomware dwell time hits new low
Median attacker dwell time—the time from when an attack starts to when it’s detected—shrunk from 10 to eight days for all attacks, and to five days for ransomware attacks during the first half of 2023, according to Sophos. In 2022, the median d.....»»
Cloud hosting firms hit by devastating ransomware attack
Danish cloud hosting firms CloudNordic and Azero – both owned by Certiqa Holding – have suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in most customer data being stolen and systems and servers rendered inaccessible. The CloudNordic and Azero.....»»
Anticipating the next wave of IoT cybersecurity challenges
In this Help Net Security interview, Roland Atoui, Managing Director at Red Alert Labs, discusses the intricacies of transitioning from isolated IoT setups to interconnected environments, examining the broadening attack surface and the nuanced comple.....»»
New antibiotic from microbial "dark matter" could be powerful weapon against superbugs
A new powerful antibiotic, isolated from bacteria that could not be studied before, seems capable of combating harmful bacteria and even multi-resistant "superbugs." Named Clovibactin, the antibiotic appears to kill bacteria in an unusual way, making.....»»
Wild tobacco mutants are more susceptible to insect attack but grow faster, shows study
Plants are not exposed to herbivores without defenses. When an insect feeds on a leaf, thereby wounding it and releasing oral secretions, a signaling cascade is elicited in the plant, usually starting with a rapid increase in the amount of the plant.....»»
Maintaining consistent security in diverse cloud infrastructures
As cloud infrastructures become increasingly API-driven and dynamically spread across expansive attack surfaces, achieving clarity proves difficult. Compounding this challenge is the integration of DevOps practices, microservices, and container techn.....»»
Superhero movies aren’t events anymore
From Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania to The Flash, superheroes have underperformed in 2023. Will Blue Beetle and other comic book movies suffer the same fate?.....»»
Atlatl weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while hunting, experimental study shows
A new study led by archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University's Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions as an "equalizer," a finding which supports women'.....»»