Facebook caught Chinese hackers using fake personas to target Uyghurs abroad
Facebook on Wednesday announced new actions to disrupt a network of China-based hackers leveraging the platform to compromise targets in the Uyghur community. The group, known to security researchers as “Earth Empusa” “Evil Eye̶.....»»
Tariffs, proposed software ban won"t keep Chinese automakers out forever, panel says
Tariffs and proposed rules banning Chinese-made hardware and software won't keep China-based automakers out of the North American market indefinitely, but could buy companies there time to become more competitive with them......»»
Spinning artificial spider silk into next-generation medical materials
It's almost time to dust off the Halloween decorations and adorn the house with all manner of spooky things, including the classic polyester spider webs. Scientists reporting in ACS Nano have made their own version of fake spider silk, but this one c.....»»
Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware
There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»
US to ban Chinese connected car software and hardware, citing security risks
The ban would start in model-year 2027 for software and MY2030 for hardware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US government is readying its latest measure to defend local automotive manufacturing. In May, US President.....»»
Fake AI “podcasters” are reviewing my book and it’s freaking me out
NotebookLM's "Audio Summaries" show a more personable future for AI-generated content......»»
Proof-of-concept study uses X-rays to target mock-up asteroids in a vacuum
An X-ray pulse may be able to vaporize the surface of an asteroid and change its trajectory, according to a proof-of-concept paper published in Nature Physics. A laboratory experiment that mimics the deflection of an asteroid model using this techniq.....»»
U.S. proposes ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing
Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. Enlarge / The Nebula-1 rocket just before attempting to land on Sunday. (credit: Deep Blue Aerospace) A Chinese space startup cond.....»»
Elon Musk shares new target date for Starship voyage to Mars
But it's worth noting that the SpaceX CEO's forecasts often slip......»»
Exclusive-US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say
Exclusive-US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say.....»»
U.S. readies ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
Diddy’s arrest caught on video: See the fallen rapper in handcuffs at NYC hotel
Diddy’s arrest caught on video: See the fallen rapper in handcuffs at NYC hotel.....»»
Racial attack at Houston Circle K caught on camera
Racial attack at Houston Circle K caught on camera.....»»
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX): Biotech Breakthrough or Short Sellers’ Target?
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (VKTX): Biotech Breakthrough or Short Sellers’ Target?.....»»
How much auto demand will the Fed"s half-point rate cut produce?
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate target 0.5 percentage points on Sept. 18, which could reduce the market interest rates that Cox Automotive polling indicates are dealerships' No. 1 challenge......»»
The world’s first tri-fold phone will cost you around $10,000, thanks to scalpers
Chinese smartphone vendor Huawei challenged Apple this year in an unexpected way. Huawei unveiled the world’s first commercially available tri-fold phone, the Mate XT, on … The post The world’s first tri-fold phone will cost you around.....»»
Copper-based nanocapsules shown to enhance radiotherapy effectiveness
In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers discovered that cuproptosis may serve as a new target for radiosensitization in re-irradiation......»»
Caught on camera: Satellite tracker photographs secret spacecraft
Caught on camera: Satellite tracker photographs secret spacecraft.....»»
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content.....»»
Tech war: Chinese memory chip maker YMTC achieves design breakthrough despite US sanctions
Tech war: Chinese memory chip maker YMTC achieves design breakthrough despite US sanctions.....»»