Evolving, self-replicating robots are here — but don’t worry about an uprising
Self-replicating robots are a staple of apocalyptic science fiction movies, but now the idea has made the jump from fiction to reality......»»
How Europe"s authoritarian populists maintain the illusion of a free press
Authoritarian leaders might be good at damaging democracy, but unless they are pure dictators they often still need to worry about winning elections. In the last few years, Europe has seen the rise of a number of authoritarian populists who rely on w.....»»
Here’s why your phone got an emergency alert today
An emergency alert was sent to your mobile phone today — but you don't need to worry about it. Here's why this happened......»»
Google might have a great idea for smart home automation—if it sticks to it
We can all use help finding connections between gear. Enlarge / Claus Scholz is offered tea and moral encouragement by his robots, MM7 and MM8, also known as "Psychotrons," in 1950 Vienna. This could be us, but many home automati.....»»
Your phone will get an emergency alert today — here’s why
An emergency alert will be sent to your mobile phone on October 4 — but you don't need to worry about it. Here's why this is happening......»»
Your phone will get an emergency alert tomorrow — here’s why
An emergency alert will be sent to your mobile phone on October 4 — but you don't need to worry about it. Here's why this is happening......»»
Research demonstrates the power of rhythm as a design element in evolution and robotics
As the internet quickly fills with viral videos of futuristic robots darting and racing around like the animals they're built to mimic, Duke researchers say that there's an element of their movement's programming that should not be overlooked: rhythm.....»»
CISO’s compass: Mastering tech, inspiring teams, and confronting risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Okey Obudulu, CISO at Skillsoft, talks about the increasing complexity of the CISO role and challenges they face. He discusses the business environment, tech innovation, the evolving regulatory landscape, limited.....»»
Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk
Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully grasp cyber risks. On the other hand, CISOs are more accustomed to interfacing with IT staff. This is understandable; the board is responsible for guiding high-level decision-making. They.....»»
Online fraud can cost you more than money
Online fraud is a pervasive and constantly evolving threat that affects individuals and organizations worldwide. Online fraudsters often leverage the anonymity and convenience of the internet to exploit vulnerabilities, manipulate victims, and concea.....»»
Metaphors for human fertilization are evolving, study shows
In a common metaphor used to describe human fertilization, sperm cells are competitors racing to penetrate a passive egg. But as critics have noted, the description is also a "fairy tale," rooted in cultural beliefs about masculinity and femininity......»»
Financial crime compliance costs exceed $206 billion
The growing complexity of compliance regulations and ever-evolving criminal methodologies are a major difficulty for financial institutions, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Global financial crime compliance costs for financial institutions ex.....»»
These solar-powered, origami-inspired robots can change shape mid-flight
Switching from unfolded to folded states stabilizes the microflyer's descent. Enlarge / Timelapse photo of the "microflier" falling in its unfolded state, which makes it tumble chaotically in the wind. "Snapping" into a folded st.....»»
Fortress Information Security partners with NetRise to secure software supply chains
Fortress Information Security and NetRise partnered to offer a new, innovative Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) transparency solution to secure software supply chains and meet evolving regulatory requirements for software transparency. Fortress̵.....»»
How companies can take control of their cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Baya Lonqueux, CEO at Reciproc-IT, discusses the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the essential skillsets needed for teams working in this field. The interview highlights the shift from technical expertise to.....»»
High-energy-density chemical fuel powers bug-sized robots to leap, lift and race
Cornell researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that is powered by combustion and can outrace, outlift, outflex and outleap its electric-driven competitors......»»
Google rolls out a major expansion of its Bard AI chatbot
Google's Bard artificial intelligence chatbot is evolving......»»
5 industries that are being transformed by blockchain technology.
How we do business is an ever-evolving landscape. In modern history, the internet has been one of the most transformative inventions leading to the most seismic changes for many industries. From online trading to the emergence, sometimes volatile, of.....»»
When data falls into the wrong hands
A data breach involves unauthorized access to sensitive, protected, or confidential information, often resulting in data theft, exposure, or alteration. The methods employed by cybercriminals to perpetrate these breaches are continually evolving, ran.....»»
Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs......»»
Telepresence classroom robots trialed for absent students
A school in Japan will deploy telepresence robots that can be controlled by absent students in the hope that it may encourage them to return to the classroom......»»