Growing AceCryptor attacks in Europe
ESET Research has recorded a considerable increase in AceCryptor attacks, with detections tripling between the first and second halves of 2023. In recent months, researchers registered a significant change in how AceCryptor is used, namely that the a.....»»
Internet Archive currently read-only after attacks; may go offline again [U]
Update on Oct 15: The Wayback Machine went offline again yesterday, and the organization says that it is currently read-only, with no updates possible. It also says the site may need to be taken offline for further maintenance. An Internet Archive.....»»
Report: The number of people with disabilities is growing, and they are voting in greater numbers
People with disabilities could play an enormous role in deciding the outcome of the presidential election and the balance of power in Congress......»»
BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe
The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»
Nametag Deepfake Defense blocks AI-powered impersonation threats
More than 50% of executives expect deepfake attacks to increase over the next 12 months, but only 7% report using new technologies to detect deepfakes. Meanwhile, researchers are repeatedly demonstrating how AI-generated ID documents, selfie photos,.....»»
From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Some bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom. Leisler's bat, for example, which weighs between 12 and 22 grams, flies from central or Eastern Europe to the Mediterranean every late summer—and back in sp.....»»
Employees should not bear the sole responsibility for learning in remote work
Competence requirements in the workplace are growing at a tremendous pace as technology advances and remote work is becoming increasingly normalized. Work-related formal training, too, increasingly takes place on online platforms. However, online cou.....»»
Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi
The UK and north-western Europe have had a particularly wet 2024. Extreme weather patterns caused by climate change are nothing to celebrate, but there is one group of organisms that will have appreciated all the rain......»»
How "vaccinating" plants could reduce pesticide use and secure global food supplies
In a growing and changing world, we need to find ways of putting food on everyone's table. Pesticides have enabled mass cultivation on an incredible scale, but they can have harmful secondary effects on humans and wildlife, and pests are rapidly evol.....»»
China"s BYD says tech-laden Sealion EV "dramatically" extends its reach into Europe
The Sealion 7 will be BYD's flagship model in Europe, showcasing the automaker's latest battery and manufacturing technology......»»
EU must cancel ICE ban to reduce reliance on China, BMW"s Zipse says
The BMW CEO said the mood in Europe was "trending towards one of pessimism" and the region needed a new regulatory framework to remain competitive......»»
Xiaomi’s POCO Brand to Close Down its Online Stores in Europe
Interestingly enough, POCO's Indian website remains safe. The post Xiaomi’s POCO Brand to Close Down its Online Stores in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi’s POCO sub-brand has undoubtedly been one of the most successf.....»»
Changing watering practices to improve tomato plant health
Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, like touch, wind or rain......»»
Adaptability of trees persists after millions of years of climate change, finds study
Seven of the most common forest trees in Europe have been shown to be able to shelter their genetic diversity from major shifts in environmental conditions. This is despite their ranges having shrunk and the number of trees having fallen sharply duri.....»»
Protecting the Olympics from cyber-attacks is no mean feat of athleticism
Protecting the Olympics from cyber-attacks is no mean feat of athleticism.....»»
New TSMC chip manufacturing plants planned for Europe
TSMC’s new Dresden plant will be operational by the end of 2027, but its plans don’t stop there......»»
CISOs’ strategies for managing a growing attack surface
In this Help Net Security interview, Rickard Carlsson, CEO at Detectify, discusses the evolution of attack surface management in the context of remote work and digital transformation. Carlsson highlights the challenges CISOs face today, including mai.....»»
International Motor Sports Association preps for growing roster of automakers and rising fan interest
The International Motor Sports Association had 18 brands competing in various series in the 2024 season. More automakers are set to join......»»
One-third of European plant species could be in trouble due to declining seed disperser populations
A team of ecologists at the University of Coimbra, Aarhus University and the University of Bristol has found that approximately one-third of plant species in Europe are under threat of population reduction as the number of seed dispersals declines......»»
Researchers examine potential population decline in the gray fox
Gray foxes have been a staple of Virginia's—and the Southeast's—landscape for decades. In recent years, there's been a growing concern that they might be undergoing a population decline in the commonwealth......»»
On US coast, wind power foes embrace "Save the Whales" argument
Whether from real concern for marine animals or doubts about renewable energy, the anti-wind power movement has been growing along the US East Coast, with some trying to blame a surge in whale strandings on the growth of offshore energy projects......»»