Cisco VPNs with no MFA enabled hit by ransomware groups
Since March 2023 (and possibly even earlier), affiliates of the Akira and LockBit ransomware operators have been breaching organizations via Cisco ASA SSL VPN appliances. “In some cases, adversaries have conducted credential stuffing attacks th.....»»
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Explore the future of music creation with Supermusic AI. Generate songs in any genre with just a few prompts. TL;DR: Hurry and get lifetime access to Supermusic AI for $39.97 by November 3 and start creating professional-grade music in minutes......»»
North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware
North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Pal.....»»
Spain"s horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Even for an era of more extreme weather, this autumn has seemingly shifted into yet another gear, especially in a rain-weary Europe where massive and deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region is the latest incarnation......»»
Super Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall in Taiwan
Super Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the island in years, whipping up 10-meter waves and forcing thousands of people to flee their homes......»»
"Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition" to hit Apple Silicon Macs in 2025
The futuristic, neon-lit world of Cyberpunk 2077 is officially coming to Mac, bringing Apple gamers an experience many have anticipated since the game's initial release.Cyberpunk 2077. Image credit: CD Projekt RedCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will.....»»
Proton is the latest entrant in the quirky “VPN for your TV” market
Why are there so many VPNs for Apple TV? Oh, right—geofencing. Streaming in the US has become a broken and fiendishly complex tangle of ephemeral choices—and that's before you.....»»
Proton VPN comes to Apple TV to help expand your streaming library
With the release of tvOS 17 last year, Apple added native support for VPNs to Apple TV. In the intervening months, we’ve seen a handful of popular VPN services come to the Apple TV. Now, Proton VPN is getting in on the fun and has officially la.....»»
Ransomware hits web hosting servers via vulnerable CyberPanel instances
A threat actor – or possibly several – has hit approximately 22,000 vulnerable instances of CyberPanel and encrypted files on the servers running it with the PSAUX and other ransomware. The PSAUX ransom note (Source: LeakIX) The CyberPane.....»»
30 years ago, this sci-fi movie became a minor hit — and spawned an even better TV franchise
In 1994, a small sci-fi movie became a minor hit and planted the seed for not one but three successful shows that expanded and explored its universe......»»
The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset
Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»
Record-breaking Saharan dust events hit Spain between 2020 and 2022, study confirms
A study by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), an agency dependent on the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of Spain, concludes that the most intense Saharan dust events ever recorded in the air quality monitoring networks of.....»»
Study examines which students fare worst when natural disasters close schools
Researchers have examined the impact of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. The researchers find white students and high-performing students are le.....»»
For the love of suckers: Volunteers contribute to research on key freshwater fishes
A new paper published today, led by Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, reveals how volunteers across Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan enabled researchers to gather seven years of data on the spawning migrations of suckers, an understudied yet essential group.....»»
Researcher: How a Trump election win could hit the US food industry and leave millions of Americans hungry
As the US presidential election inches closer, a recent survey found that the economy is the top issue for voters, and many are also concerned about health care, foreign policy and inequality. Amid all the noise about these key issues however, food h.....»»
How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes
A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say
Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran missile fuel-mixing facilities, researchers say.....»»
Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams
Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS Teams Earlier this year, Rapid7 warned about Black Basta.....»»
Man charged in hit-and-run that killed New Hampshire Air National Guard commander
Man charged in hit-and-run that killed New Hampshire Air National Guard commander.....»»
One dead after hit-and-run that involved fatal shooting, Fort Myers police say
One dead after hit-and-run that involved fatal shooting, Fort Myers police say.....»»
Month-end iPad sale: $199 9th Gen, M4 iPad Pro $899, iPad mini 7 deals
Amazon's weekend deals see price cuts on the brand-new iPad mini 7, along with discounts on the 10th Gen, M4 iPad Pro and 2024 iPad Air.New discounts hit Apple iPads, even the new mini 7 - Image credit: AppleSelect models from Apple's entire iPad ran.....»»