Exfiltration malware takes center stage in cybersecurity concerns
While massive public data breaches rightfully raise alarms, the spike in malware designed to exfiltrate data directly from devices and browsers is a key contributor to continued user exposure, according to SpyCloud. The 2023 report identified over 22.....»»
Pandemic lessons: More health workers, less faxing—an Ars Frontiers recap
Amid science and tech triumphs, basic infrastructure problems hurt COVID responses. Our panel on pandemic lessons included Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo (center) and Dr. Caitlin Rivers (right). In many ways, modern advancements stole the show.....»»
Airbnb sues New York City over its short-term rental restrictions
Airbnb on Thursday sued New York City over its restrictions on short-term housing rentals, in a legal dispute that pits the company's concerns about its ability to operate in a key market against the city's efforts to address an affordable housing cr.....»»
Inside Apple Pacific Center: Vancouver"s gorgeous store
Apple Pacific Center is the company's first flagship store in Canada, and its unique design blurs the line between what's inside and outside the building.Apple Pacific Center, VancouverApple originally opened a store in Vancouver's Pacific Center bac.....»»
Viewpoint: Migrants traveling through Mexico to the US follow news of dangers—but are not deterred
The world awoke one morning in late March 2023 to the news that at least 38 Central and South American migrants had died in a fire in a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico......»»
Galvanick raises $10 million for its industrial cybersecurity platform
Galvanick announced its $10 million seed round. Major investors included MaC Venture Capital, Founders Fund, Village Global, Countdown Capital, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Shrug Capital, 8090 Industries, and over 25 angel investors spec.....»»
OffSec expands Global Partner Program to empower and support partner organizations
OffSec launched a newly expanded OffSec Global Partner Program. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, organizations are seeking reliable partners to address the ever-growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. In respons.....»»
Mysterious dashes revealed in Milky Way"s center
An international team of astrophysicists has discovered something wholly new, hidden in the center of the Milky Way galaxy......»»
Where to watch Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Channing Tatum graces the stage as Mike Lane one final time in Magic Mike's Last Dance, which is now available on streaming......»»
Qakbot: The trojan that just won’t go away
Qakbot (aka Qbot) – banking malware-turned-malware/ransomware distribution network – has been first observed in 2007 and is active to this day. The neverending adaptability of this threat is key to its long-term survival and success. R.....»»
How defense contractors can move from cybersecurity to cyber resilience
As the world’s most powerful military and economic power, the United States also holds another, less impressive distinction: Cyber threat actors target the US more than any other country in the world. In 2022 alone, the FBI received more than 800,0.....»»
Honor fuels IC design speculations with new Shanghai R&D center
The in-house chip development programs of leading Chinese smartphone makers has been under spotlight. On May 31st, Huawei-spinoff smartphone brand Honor set up a wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Honor Smart Technology Development Co. (temporary trans.....»»
Introducing the book: Cybersecurity First Principles
In this Help Net Security video interview, Rick Howard, CSO of N2K, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow at the Cyberwire, discusses his book – Cybersecurity First Principles: A Reboot of Strategy and Tactics. In the book, Howard challenges the con.....»»
Nvidia contracts TSMC to manufacture next-gen AI chip, says Huang
Nvidia's next-generation AI chip will continue to be manufactured by TSMC, said company CEO Jensen Huang in response to market concerns regarding the processor vendor's partnership with the pure-play foundry......»»
Intel plans data center lab in South Korea
According to South Korean media Businesskorea, Intel is planning to establish a lab dedicated to data center development in Seoul, South Korea. The company will collaborate with Korean storage manufacturers Samsung and SK Hynix to research server mem.....»»
Infiniti gets new global boss with Jose Roman
Jose Roman, a native of Ecuador, joined Infiniti parent Nissan Motor in 2012 and has more than 25 years of automotive experience in such markets as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Japan. He takes the helm of Infiniti on July 1......»»
“Clickless” iOS exploits infect Kaspersky iPhones with never-before-seen malware
"Operation Triangulation" stole mic recordings, photos, geolocation, and more. Enlarge Moscow-based security firm Kaspersky has been hit by an advanced cyberattack that used clickless exploits to infect the iPhones of s.....»»
Study identifies boat strikes as a growing cause of manatee deaths in Belize
The endangered Antillean manatee faces a growing threat from boat strikes in Belize, according to a new study that raises concerns about the survival of what had been considered a relatively healthy population......»»
Zero-click iOS malware attack through iMessage is actively infecting iPhones
Antivirus provider Kaspersky has discovered a malware campaign explicitly aimed at infecting iPhones running up to iOS 15.7 through iMessage — but it can be found and prevented.iOS devices have been specifically targeted with malwareKaspersky's tea.....»»
Secureworks strengthens industrial cybersecurity with two new offerings
Secureworks has launched two new offerings to unify the way industrial organizations prevent, detect, and respond to threats across the OT and IT landscapes. The convergence of OT and IT in the industrial sector brings technological and economic bene.....»»
National Eating Disorders Association takes its AI chatbot offline after complaints of "harmful" advice
An eating disorder prevention organization said it had to take its AI-powered chatbot offline after some complained the tool began offering "harmful" and "unrelated" advice to those coming to it for support......»»