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......»»
Hackers Release a New Jailbreak Tool For Almost Every iPhone
An iPhone hacking team has released a new jailbreak tool for almost every iPhone, including the most recent models, by using the same vulnerability that Apple last month said was under active attack by hackers. TechCrunch reports: The Unc0ver team re.....»»
Disruption of lung biological clock in premature babies may raise later flu risk
Disruptions in the circadian rhythms in lung cells may explain why adults who survived premature birth are often more at risk of severe influenza infections, suggests a new study......»»
Plants set a "bedtime" alarm to ensure their survival, new study shows
Plants have a metabolic signal that adjusts their circadian clock in the evening to ensure they store enough energy to survive the night, a new study reveals......»»
Ukraine says Russia hacked its document portal and planted malicious files
Ukraine says Russia also backed massive DDoS attack using never-before-seen methods. Enlarge (credit: Oleksii Leonov) Ukraine has accused the Russian government of hacking into one of its government Web portals and planting malicious documents.....»»
The best computer camera covers
Taking control of the camera in a laptop is easier than you think. If you normally connect at public WiFi networks, you might be at higher risk of being a victim of hacking or ransomware being installed in your machine. Make sure you are establishing.....»»
France ties Russia’s Sandworm to a multiyear hacking spree
Destructively minded group has exploited an IT monitoring tool from Centreon. Enlarge / The logo of the French national cybersecurity agency Agence Nationale de la securite des systemes d'information(ANSSI) taken at ANSSI headquarters in Paris......»»
Researchers find a novel connection between cell metabolism and cell division
The processes in living beings follow a finely orchestrated choreography down to the molecular level. Rhythmic processes are found everywhere in biology, for example, the 24-hour circadian cycle, a kind of 'internal clock,' plays an important role in.....»»
North Korea may have hacked into Pfizer servers looking for COVID data
South Korea's NIS warned lawmakers of Russian and North Korean hacking activity. Enlarge / Intrusion attempts on Pfizer servers have North Korea's fingerprints all over them, according to the South Korean NIS. (credit: Cleo Robertson / Cloudwatt.....»»
North Korea accused of hacking Pfizer for Covid-19 vaccine data
It is unclear as to what, if any, data was stolen, according to South Korea's intelligence agency......»»
Tuning the circadian clock, boosting rhythms may be key to future treatments and medicines
Subconsciously, our bodies keep time for us through an ancient means - the circadian clock. A new article reviews how the clock controls various aspects of homeostasis, and how organs coordinate their function over the course of a day......»»
A Windows Defender vulnerability lurked undetected for 12 years
Microsoft patched the bug in its A/V program after researchers spotted it last fall. Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer | Getty Images) Just because a vulnerability is old doesn't mean it's not useful. Whether it's Adobe Flash hacking or the Eterna.....»»
CD Projekt Red Hackers Reportedly Sold the "Cyberpunk 2077" Source Code
The hackers behind this week's ransomware attack on Cyberpunk 2077 studio CD Projekt Red appear to have found a buyer for the stolen data. Engadget reports: They ran an auction on a hacking forum but, as The Verge notes, they shut it down after repor.....»»
Researchers Discover New Malware From Chinese Hacking Group
Researchers have discovered new "highly malleable, highly sophisticated" malware from a state-backed Chinese hacker group, according to Palo Alto Network's Unit 42 threat intelligence team. From a report: The malware "stands in a class of its own in.....»»
‘Knowledge hacking’ app Uptime raises $16M
Uptime, the self-described “knowledge hacking” app, has raised $16 million in seed funding, after officially launching on iOS in January. Positioned as a “micro-learning” platform,” Uptime presents five-minute “kno.....»»
Eight Britons arrested over hacking phones of US celebrities
Eight British men have been arrested for allegedly hacking the phones of US celebrities......»»
Ban on Wireless Modems In Voting Machines Should be Optional, Suggests US Election Agency
The U.S. agency overseeing elections has "quietly weakened a key element of proposed security standards..." reports the Associated Press, "raising concern among voting-integrity experts that many such systems will remain vulnerable to hacking." The.....»»
Dr. Squiggles: An AI Rhythm Robot
Build a smart octopus drumbot that listens, learns, and plays along with you Read more on MAKE The post Dr. Squiggles: An AI Rhythm Robot appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Hacker Group Inserted Malware In NoxPlayer Android Emulator
A mysterious hacking group has compromised the server infrastructure of a popular Android emulator and has delivered malware to a handful of victims across Asia in a highly-targeted supply chain attack. ZDNet reports: The attack was discovered by Slo.....»»
Home working increases cyber-security fears
IT experts say that with people working from home the risk of hacking has increased......»»
Genes that dance to the circadian rhythm
Scientists at EPFL have made breakthrough discoveries on the circadian clock and how it affects gene expression. Some of the findings suggest a biological underpinning for different behaviors in people, such as morning people, nappers, evening people.....»»