Got Jet Lag? Consider Hacking Your Circadian Rhythm
Manipulating the master clock could help astronauts, pilots, shift workers, and even holiday travelers. The solution is simpler than you think......»»
How Jamaica failed to handle its JamCOVID scandal
Amber Group claimed it faced "cyberattacks, hacking and mischievous players." In reality, the app was just not that secure. As governments scrambled to lock down their populations after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last March, some co.....»»
Can viruses hijack their hosts" circadian rhythms?
Our lives are so often dictated by time—it seems like we are not the only ones......»»
Facebook shuts down hackers who infected iOS and Android devices
Social media platform used to spread malware that spied on Uyghurs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Facebook said it has disrupted a hacking operation that used the social media platform to spread iOS and Android malware that spied on Uyghur pe.....»»
The Navy wants you to hack into its systems. But of course, there’s a catch
Hacking into the U.S. Navy's computer systems is a surefire way to get yourself in trouble -- unless you do it during this upcoming hackathon......»»
Rocket Report: Pegasus booster will fly again, hacking SpaceX telemetry
"The RS-25 is a great program for us." Enlarge / NASA astronaut Jessica Meir looks on as the SLS core stage completes a full-duration eight-minute firing. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann / Ars Technica) Welcome to Edition 3.37 of the Rocket Report! T.....»»
Cyware nabs $30M to help organizations detect and stop advanced cyber attacks
Malicious hacking has become a pernicious and dogged fact of life for more organizations, and it’s a threat that has seemingly grown more complicated and sophisticated over time. One one effective approach to tackling that has been collaboratio.....»»
Microsoft Exchange Server exploits are being targeted by "at least 10 hacker groups"
Four exploits in Microsoft Exchange Server hit the news last week, when we heard that a Chinese hacking group had targeted the email servers of some 30,000 U.S. government and commercial organizations. The exploits had been patched by Microsoft, but.....»»
The best rhythm games of all time
There's more to the rhythm game genre than just Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Here are some of our favorites......»»
First AI system for contactless monitoring of heart rhythm using smart speakers
Researchers have developed a new skill for a smart speaker that for the first time monitors both regular and irregular heartbeats without physical contact......»»
Microsoft warns multiple groups hacking clients" email servers
Microsoft has warned that "multiple actors" are attacking its clients' email servers following a global hacking campaign which it last week attributed to a China-based state-sponsored group......»»
European Banking Regulator EBA Targeted In Microsoft Hacking
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The European Banking Authority on Monday said it had been targeted by hackers, although no data had been obtained and it was redoubling efforts to shield itself amid a global cyber attack exploiting f.....»»
Cellebrite Hacking Tools Sold To Bangladesh Police Unit Known For Human Rights Abuses
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Al Jazeera: Documents obtained by Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit (I-Unit) and Israeli newspaper Haaretz reveal how the Bangladesh government spent at least $330,000 on phone-hacking equipment made by an Israe.....»»
Chinese hackers targeted SolarWinds customers in parallel with Russian op
New data suggests that Russia wasn't the only nation state hacking customers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) By now, most people know that hackers tied to the Russian government compromised the SolarWinds software build system and used it to p.....»»
Preparing for Retaliation Against Russia, US Confronts Hacking by China
The proliferation of cyberattacks by rivals is presenting a challenge to the Biden administration as it seeks to deter intrusions on government and corporate systems. From a report: Just as it plans to begin retaliating against Russia for the large-s.....»»
Tens of thousands of US organizations hit in ongoing Microsoft Exchange hack
Multiple hacking groups are exploiting vulnerabilities to backdoor unpatched servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Tens of thousands of US-based organizations are running Microsoft Exchange servers that have been backdoored by threat actors.....»»
Microsoft Exchange exploited to hack 30,000 US organization emails
According to Microsoft, the vulnerabilities in Exchange Server are being targeted by a previously unknown Chinese hacking group known as “Hafnium.” In the days since Microsoft issued the patch for Exchange, the group is said to have dramatically.....»»
China’s and Russia’s spying sprees will take years to unpack
Full extent of SolarWinds hack, Hafnium’s attack on Exchange Server may never be known. Enlarge First it was SolarWinds, a reportedly Russian hacking campaign that stretches back almost a year and has felled at least nine US government agen.....»»
China’s and Russia’s spying spree will take years to unpack
Full extent of SolarWinds hack, Hafnium’s attack on Exchange Server may never be known. Enlarge First it was SolarWinds, a reportedly Russian hacking campaign that stretches back almost a year and has felled at least nine US government agen.....»»
This ethical hacking bundle is on sale for 98 percent off
When it comes to getting a career in IT, there are different paths you can take, but only a few of them will really help you stand out in a crowd of applicants. One thing that can set you apart as you enter or progress through the field is expertise......»»
US Issues Warning After Microsoft Says China Hacked Its Mail Server Program
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: The U.S. has issued an emergency warning after Microsoft said it caught China hacking into its mail and calendar server program, called Exchange. The perpetrator, Microsoft said in a blog post, is a.....»»