GitHub Will Require All Code Contributors To Use 2FA
GitHub, the code hosting platform used by tens of millions of software developers around the world, announced today that all users who upload code to the site will need to enable one or more forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) by the end of 2023.....»»
New study sheds light on how much methane is produced from Arctic lakes and wetlands
When it comes to greenhouse gases, methane is one the biggest contributors. Not only is it massively abundant—it's about 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere......»»
“Pool Party” process injection techniques evade EDRs
SafeBreach researchers have discovered eight new process injection techniques that can be used to covertly execute malicious code on Windows systems. Dubbed “Pool Party” because they (ab)use Windows thread pools, these process injection t.....»»
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning
The convenience of QR codes is a double-edged sword. Follow these tips to stay safe. Enlarge / A woman scans a QR code in a café to see the menu online. The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organizatio.....»»
Using gravitational waves to observe thermal effects in binary neutron star mergers
In a study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, researchers examined neutron star mergers using THC_M1, a computer code that simulates neutron star mergers and accounts for the bending of spacetimes, due to the strong gravitational field o.....»»
High-performance quantum dot photosensor needs no external power source
Professor Ji-woong Yang at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology has successfully developed the world's highest-performance eco-friendly quantum dot photosensor that does not require any.....»»
Genetically engineered cell therapies with mRNA lipid nanoparticles for transferrable platelets
Platelet transfusions are essential in managing bleeding and hemostatic dysfunction, and can be expanded to be used as cell therapy for a variety of diseases. The efforts to create such cell therapies require that researchers modify donor platelets t.....»»
New RCE vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 fixed, upgrade ASAP (CVE-2023-50164)
The Apache Struts project has released updates for the popular open-source web application framework, with fixes for a critical vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution (CVE-2023-50164). About CVE-2023-50164 CVE-2023-50164 may allow an.....»»
Multimedia distribution and health risk assessment of typical organic pollutants in a retired industrial park
In developing countries, a large number of retired industrial parks require economical and effective risk assessment and remediation. Assessing the comprehensive risk of large retired industrial parks remains a considerable challenge due to the compl.....»»
Apple Podcasts coming to Tesla for premium subscribers
A new leak claims that the next Tesla car software update will include Apple Podcasts for the first time, though it will require drivers to subscribe to Tesla's Premium Connectivity service.TeslaTesla famously does not support Apple CarPlay, though c.....»»
Short-term AWS access tokens allow attackers to linger for a longer while
Attackers usually gain access to an organization’s cloud assets by leveraging compromised user access tokens obtained via phishing, by using malware, or by finding them in public code repositories. These are long-term access tokens associated w.....»»
OpenTofu: Open-source alternative to Terraform
OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform’s widely used Infrastructure as Code provisioning tool. Previously named OpenTF, OpenTofu is an open and community-driven response to Terraform’s recently announced license change from a.....»»
Apple demonstrates its commitment to AI with new open source code release
Apple isn't standing still on AI and machine learning — it has released a free and open-source framework for other AI developers to build on with Apple Silicon.Siri could benefit by Apple's contributing its research with other people'sEven though A.....»»
Swiss project explores different storage pathways for CO₂
Switzerland has set itself an ambitious goal: to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. But this will require more than just a massive expansion of renewable energies and saving measures......»»
Atlassian fixes four critical RCE vulnerabilities, patch quickly!
Atlassian has released security updates for four critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-1471, CVE-2023-22522, CVE-2023-22524, CVE-2023-22523) in its various offerings that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code. About the vulnerabilities CVE-2022-1.....»»
Fortnite Banana emote code: How to get the Nanner Ringer emote for free
This limited-time emote requires you to activate a code on the Fortnite website, but you need to act fast. Here's everything you need to know about the process......»»
Researchers crack the cellular code on protein folding, offering hope for many new therapeutic avenues
While we often think of diseases as caused by foreign bodies—bacteria or viruses—there are hundreds of diseases affecting humans that result from errors in cellular production of proteins......»»
X advertisers stay away as CEO defends Musk’s “go f*** yourself” interview
"Elon's interview was candid and profound," Yaccarino writes in memo to staff. Enlarge / X CEO Linda Yaccarino speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. (credit: Getty.....»»
Microsoft could offer one of the first third-party app stores on iPhones
It was confirmed back in September that Apple will need to comply with antitrust requirements relating to app sales, and it seems most likely this will require the company to allow third-party app stores on iPhones. Microsoft has now indicated its in.....»»
WhatsApp’s new feature makes your chats even more private
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature to the app in the form of Secret Code, a way for users to further protect their chats from prying eyes. The post WhatsApp’s new feature makes your chats even more private appeared first on Phandroid......»»
New infosec products of the week: December 1, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Amazon, Datadog, Entrust, Fortanix, GitHub, Nitrokey, and Paladin Cloud. Amazon One Enterprise palm-based identity service improves security of physical spac.....»»