Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify
Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global crypt.....»»
As streaming prices rise, Hollywood seeks to revive failed anti-piracy law
Dramatically rising streaming prices have lead to an increase in video piracy, and major Hollywood studios are now asking Congress to pass a new law to address it. The exact same law, in fact, that it tried and failed to get passed in 2012, after.....»»
A new iPad Pro is coming, but how much more expensive will it be?
A new iPad Pro is coming, and it’s been described as the biggest refresh since 2018. With these improvements, however, will reportedly come a price increase. How much more expensive will the new iPad Pro models be, and how much of an increase would.....»»
As fish deaths increase at pumps, critics urge California agencies to improve protections
Powerful pumps that supply much of California's population with water have killed several thousand threatened and endangered fish this year, prompting a coalition of environmental groups to demand that state and federal agencies take immediate steps.....»»
SINEC Security Guard identifies vulnerable production assets
Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop.....»»
Microprinting millions of microparticles in the blink of an eye through multi-photon 3D laser printing
Multi-photon 3D laser printing has revolutionized miniature fabrication, but limitations in speed and material compatibility have held it back. Now, researchers have taken a giant leap forward, achieving a tenfold increase in print speed while maint.....»»
Pets and the solar eclipse: How sudden increase in darkness during what should be the middle of day may affect pets
On Monday, 13 states in the U.S.—starting with Texas—will experience brief moments of nighttime darkness mid-day as the moon glides in front of the sun, blocking its rays......»»
Climate change threatens Antarctic meteorites
Using artificial intelligence, satellite observations, and climate model projections, a team of researchers from Switzerland and Belgium calculate that for every tenth of a degree of increase in global air temperature, an average of nearly 9,000 mete.....»»
Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision
While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species......»»
Study reports that people and environment both benefit from diversified farming, while bottom lines also thrive
A massive new global study led by the University of Copenhagen and University of Hohenheim has examined the effects of diversified agriculture. The conclusion is abundantly clear—positive effects increase with every measure, while negative effects.....»»
Spotify is about to raise its price again
If you’re a Spotify user, it looks like the company could be gearing up for yet another price increase, so prepare your wallets! The post Spotify is about to raise its price again appeared first on Phandroid. Subscription based services.....»»
Six steps for security and compliance in AI-enabled low-code/no-code development
AI is quickly transforming how individuals create their own apps, copilots, and automations. This is enabling organizations to improve output and increase efficiency—all without adding to the burden of IT and the help desk. But while this transform.....»»
Research team provides water planning tool with future forecasts up to 2055
In view of demographic changes and advancing climate change, Austria is already experiencing increasingly tense water supply situations, which will only increase in the future. Until now, however, conventional planning systems have not been able to p.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could have better battery life
In addition to a rumored memory upgrade, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could see an increase in battery size, similar to a previous model. The post Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could have better battery life appeared first on Phandroid. Ever since.....»»
NVD: NIST is working on longer-term solutions
The recent conspicuous faltering of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is “based on a variety of factors, including an increase in software and, therefore, vulnerabilities, as well as a change in interagency support,” says the U.S......»»
How AI and deeper roots can help soil store more carbon
In 2020, global agricultural emissions were 16 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (an increase of 9% since the year 2000) and globally, the 2020 farm gate emission represented nearly half of total agricultural emissions, according to the Food.....»»
Viewpoint: Fossil fuel subsidies cost Canadians a lot more money than the carbon tax
The federal carbon tax increase is now in effect, and will raise gas prices by three cents per liter in most Canadian provinces......»»
New England report calls for dramatic increase in sustainable forestry
A new report released on March 28 highlights the opportunity for New England to dramatically expand forest protections and sustainably meet the region's wood product needs by reducing consumption and reorienting production......»»
Reddit share value rose 86%, but sales by CEO and COO saw reversal [U]
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Update: Subsequent share sales by the company’s CEO and COO –.....»»
Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas
To achieve the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change—limiting the increase in global average surface temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels—will require its 196 signatories to dramatically reduce their.....»»
Cybercriminals use cheap and simple infostealers to exfiltrate data
The rise in identity-based attacks can be attributed to a rapid increase in malware, according to SpyCloud. Researchers found that 61% of data breaches in 2023, involving over 343 million stolen credentials, were infostealer malware-related. Of these.....»»