Cybercriminals hijack DNS to build stealth attack networks
Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remains an underrecognized topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector, and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these attacks and t.....»»
11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too
Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have also been affected by the security breach, and car-maker Ford says it is trying to determine whether.....»»
Practical strategies to build an inclusive culture in cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Alona Geckler, Chief of Staff, SVP of Business Operations at Acronis, shares her insights on the diversity environment in the cybersecurity and IT industries. She discusses the progress made over the past two deca.....»»
Black Friday shoppers targeted with thousands of fraudulent online stores
Building fake, fraudulent online stores has never been easier: fraudsters are registering domain names for a pittance, using the SHOPYY e-commerce platform to build the websites, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) to rewrite existing product.....»»
Starbucks, grocery stores impacted by Blue Yonder ransomware attack
Supply chain management SaaS vendor Blue Yonder announced on November 21 that it experienced a ransomware attack that impacted its managed services hosted environment. “Since learning of the incident, the Blue Yonder team has been working dilig.....»»
Research on discrimination: Access to professional networks is crucial
Half of all jobs in the U.S. are found through recommendations in informal networks, such as LinkedIn. High-paying jobs are usually filled by influential people with inside knowledge. Groups that are underrepresented on the job market have less acces.....»»
Wood ants that actively combat plant diseases could be used in organic apple orchards
The small industrious wood ant can do more than just build high nests in spruce forests. A newly published article in the journal Microbial Ecology reveals that ants combat a range of plant diseases, including those affecting apples. At the same time.....»»
How to install the Android 16 beta on your Android smartphone
Google has released the first preview build of Android 16 for developers. If you're eyeing a taste test of Baklava, here's the easy route to get it......»»
A former Orion manager has surprisingly credible plans to fly European astronauts
"I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy." It would be easy to be cynical about a German-French startup named The Exploration Company, which aims to build an increasingly.....»»
Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. One of 2024's coolest hacking tales occurred two years ago, but it wasn't revealed.....»»
Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show
Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root, according to a study led by a researcher at Penn State......»»
Nearly six months later, you can finally try out Windows 11 Recall
Microsoft has released a preview build of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders, both for users to try and security professionals to test......»»
Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine portends new era of warfare
This is the first time an IRBM, once restricted by a Cold War arms treaty, has been used in combat. Two days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a change in the countr.....»»
A former Orion engineer has surprisingly credible plans to fly European astronauts
"I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy." It would be easy to be cynical about a German-French startup named The Exploration Company, which aims to build an increasingly.....»»
2024 saw a surge in malicious free VPN apps
Cybercriminals increasingly use fake VPN apps to spread malware and launch other attacks. This is what's at stake......»»
How to stealth kill in Stalker 2
Death comes at you fast while exploring The Zone in Stalker 2. We will keep you alive a bit longer by showing you how to stealth kill enemies with the knife......»»
Some older D-Link routers are vulnerable to attack
Older D-Link routers suffer a security flaw that exposes users to threats such as malware, DoS attacks, and more. See the reason why there is no fix......»»
Obsidian’s Avowed is the cure for “Souls-like” action-RPG fatigue
Preview build shows a rich, colorful world with satisfying, zippy combat. In the years since Dark Souls first hit the scene, the action RPG genre has been overrun with "Souls-like.....»»
Star Wars Outlaws will no longer punish you with forced stealth sections
Ubisoft has pushed out a big Star Wars Outlaws update that'll help with those frustrating stealth sections......»»
New structure gives insight into mRNA export and cancers, and how viruses hijack the process to infect their host
The central dogma of biology defines the flow of genetic information: It describes how proteins are made from mRNA templates, which are in turn made from DNA. Exporting the mRNA from inside the nucleus to the site of protein translation in the cytopl.....»»
Here"s something Americans agree on: Sports build character—but the "Great Sport Myth" may be problematic
In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us......»»