Belgian Defense Ministry Confirms Cyberattack Through Log4j Exploitation
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: The Belgian Ministry of Defense has confirmed a cyberattack on its networks that involved the Log4j vulnerability. In a statement, the Defense Ministry said it discovered an attack on its computer netwo.....»»
Wind and wave observations reveal the seasonal variations in wave-induced stress over global ocean
Recently, a study by Ph.D. student Jing Ren from Ocean University of China and Associate Prof. Sheng Chen and Prof. Fangli Qiao from First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources was published in Science China Earth Sciences......»»
Popular media player VLC confirms Apple Vision Pro app is in the works
Apple Vision Pro still lacks many of the apps that iOS and macOS users are already familiar with, and some big developers have already said they have no interest in bringing their apps to Vision Pro for now. However, one app that is coming to visionO.....»»
Sea anemones study reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics
A new study reveals crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs. The surprising discovery of a native anemone population lacking the Nv1 neurotoxin led to an investigation into its impact on defending against grass shrimp, a native.....»»
Calls for reform to manage potential risks of modern slavery in the UK"s hospitality industry
The UK's tourism and hospitality industries, having a high concentration of migrant workers, face complex challenges in managing the risks of labor exploitation and modern slavery—according to a study from the University of Surrey......»»
In defense of the Apple app store
In defense of the Apple app store.....»»
Google confirms the existence of the Pixel 8a
In a comment made on the Google issue tracker page, a Google employee has seemingly confirmed the existence of the Pixel 8a. The post Google confirms the existence of the Pixel 8a appeared first on Phandroid. Every year, Google launches a.....»»
Defense Unicorns raises $35 million to enhance national security through open-source software
Defense Unicorns has raised a $35 million Series A funding round led by Sapphire Ventures and Ansa Capital. Founded by early leaders of the Department of Defense’s software factories – a grassroots Air Force initiative turned mandate to accelerat.....»»
Mercedes confirms electric midsize luxury vans headed to U.S.
The lineup will be based on Mercedes' new Van.EA electric platform starting in 2026......»»
78% of MSPs identify cybersecurity as prime IT challenge
Cybersecurity remained a top priority and an area of growth for MSPs, with 73% saying it’s a top revenue driver for their business, according to Kaseya. Ongoing cyberattack threats impact MSPs The threat of cyberattacks continues to weigh on MS.....»»
CyberWell confirms futher effort to battle hate online
CyberWell confirms futher effort to battle hate online.....»»
Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus
More than forty archaeological sites in Cyprus dating potentially as far back as the Bronze Age that were thought lost to history have been relocated by University of Leicester scientists working for the Ministry of Defence......»»
Toyota plans to build hybrid flex vehicle in Brazil, confirms $2 billion investment
The automaker said it plans to build a new hybrid flex vehicle by 2025, and a car designed for the Brazilian market, without confirming a date......»»
Max confirms 2024 password crackdown, explores adding transactional ads
WBD looking for ways to grow newfound streaming business profitability. Enlarge / Max viewers will soon need their own account to watch Ellie in The Last of Us (credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO) Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).....»»
A gentle tap to the hive can reveal health of honeybee colonies, study confirms
Scientists at Nottingham Trent University investigated how thousands of bees reacted in unison to a very short and weak vibrational knock delivered at randomized times to a number of hives......»»
JCDC’s strategic shift: Prioritizing cyber hardening
In this Help Net Security interview, Geoffrey Mattson, CEO of Xage Security, discusses the evolution of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) since its 2021 inception and tackles its 2024 strategic priorities in response to escalating cyber th.....»»
ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US......»»
Research confirms exogenous methyl jasmonate can enhance tomato resistance
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is the most widely cultivated and consumed horticultural crop. At present, saline-alkali is an important abiotic stress source that affects tomato production. Exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can enhance the resistan.....»»
Instagram Friends Map may clone Snapchat’s Snap Map feature [U: Meta confirms]
Update: Meta has confirmed that it’s working on this feature, but has not revealed when we can expect it to launch. There are signs that an Instagram Friends Map may be in development, seemingly replicating the Snap Map location sharing feature.....»»
AgileBlue Sapphire AI streamlines SecOps and SOAR processes
AgileBlue announced the availability of Sapphire AI in its Cerulean XDR|SOAR platform. The advanced AI system reinforces the company’s commitment to customer excellence, serving as the first line of defense against a cyberattack. With cybe.....»»
Plastic pellets blight Belgian town as EU weighs action
Buried in the soil, dotting riverbanks and bobbing along streams: a small Belgian town has waged a years-long fight against creeping pollution from plastic pellets—which the EU now has in its sights......»»