FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Says Likening Crypto Yield Farming To Ponzi Scheme a "Reasonable Response"
Sam Bankman-Fried, chief executive and founder of Bahama-based crypto-exchange FTX and one of the most influential people in crypto, offered his insights into yield farming, projects that deliver tokens to buyers for staking. An excerpt from the podc.....»»
Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year as ransomware risk rises
Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow......»»
Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads
Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads (Source: Malwarebytes) “In this particular scheme, all web resources u.....»»
Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management enhancements automate patching process
Ivanti announced new features for Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management to help expand patch settings configuration to allow for multiple parallel deployment tasks such as regular maintenance, priority updates and zero-day response. Given the rise of c.....»»
Current attacks, targets, and other threat landscape trends
In this Help Net Security video, Kendall McKay, Strategic Lead, Cyber Threat Intelligence at Cisco Talos, discusses the trends that Cisco Talos incident response observed in incident response engagements from Q2 2024, which covers April to June. Whil.....»»
Early improvement of sandy habitat led to origin of agriculture in the farming-pastoral zone of northern China: Study
The beginning of agriculture is one of the most significant events in human history. The origin and spread of agriculture accelerated the development of human society and economy and fundamentally altered humans' role in the Earth's ecosystem. This a.....»»
Researchers find climate efficiency of farming has been leveling off
An international team of environmental scientists has found evidence that climate efficiency involving farming has been leveling off in recent years. For their study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group studied.....»»
Waste into gold: Oyster shells repurposed as magic "Seawool"
Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusk farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function—a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool"......»»
Nashville man arrested for running “laptop farm” to get jobs for North Koreans
Laptop farm gave the impression North Korean nationals were working from the US. Enlarge Federal authorities have arrested a Nashville man on charges he hosted laptops at his residences in a scheme to deceive US compani.....»»
The molecular shield: How tea plants combat drought through protein phosphorylation
Drought stress poses a significant challenge to agriculture, causing substantial yield losses in many crops. Tea plants, known for their rich flavonoid content which enhances both quality and health benefits, are particularly affected. Under drought.....»»
Historic fires trapped in Antarctic ice yield key information for climate models
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey tracked fire activity over the past 150 years by measuring carbon monoxide trapped in Antarctic ice. This gas is released, along with smoke and particulates, by wildfires,.....»»
The OnePlus Open gets a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades
The OnePlus Open Apex Edition has been officially unveiled with a brand new color scheme and some upgrades. The post The OnePlus Open gets a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus Open was announced.....»»
FTX to pay $12.7B to victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s massive scheme
US commodities trading agency claimed its largest recovery ever for FTX victims. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange formerly helmed by fraudster Sam Bankman-Frie.....»»
Smooth sailing for eggplant: Breakthrough in understanding prickle formation
Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for prickles in eggplants, a trait that complicates farming. Using advanced genetic techniques, they identified the Prickly Eggplant (PE) gene on chromosome 6 and pinpointed SmLOG1 as the key factor......»»
Flow of sweetness: Key sugar transporters identified for enhanced camellia seed growth
Seed development is crucial for plant reproduction and crop yield, largely dependent on efficient sugar transport and metabolism. In many plants, the detailed mechanisms of sugar import remain unclear, despite extensive research on model species......»»
South Africa"s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A paper, "Under the lion's paw: lion farming in South Africa and the illegal international bone trade," published in Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent nee.....»»
Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say
Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say.....»»
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!
What Happened in Crypto Today: Bullish Signals Are Finally Emerging!.....»»
The Best High-Yield REITs To Buy In August
The Best High-Yield REITs To Buy In August.....»»
Contrast Security ADR enables teams to identify vulnerabilities, detect threats, and stop attacks
Contrast Security introduced Application Detection and Response (ADR), which empowers security teams to identify vulnerabilities, detect threats, and stop attacks that target custom applications and APIs. Today’s layered “detection and respon.....»»
Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps
Across Africa, agricultural producers are turning to digital solutions to get information about farming methods, market access or financial services. By 2022, there were 666 of these solutions operating on the continent, the highest number among all.....»»