Hackers claim they have cracked the PS5 and obtained all symmetric root keys
Over the weekend, hackers from Fail0verflow claimed to have rooted the PS5. A Sunday tweet states the group has obtained all symmetric PlayStation 5 root keys. It allegedly got the key by decrypting the PS5's firmware. The tweet included an image of.....»»
Microsoft says Kremlin-backed hackers accessed its source and internal systems
Midnight Blizzard is now using stolen secrets in follow-on attacks against customers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft said that Kremlin-backed hackers stole its proprietary source code during a January breach of.....»»
"Irreplaceable" Colombian bird collection at risk
Under a cracked and leaky ceiling, Andres Cuervo works on a colorful, dead hummingbird for the ornithological collection of the National University of Colombia, the country with more bird species than any other......»»
"Exit scam" - hackers that hit UnitedHealth pull disappearing act
"Exit scam" - hackers that hit UnitedHealth pull disappearing act.....»»
VMware sandbox escape bugs are so critical, patches are released for end-of-life products
VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation all affected. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) VMware is urging customers to patch critical vulnerabilities that make it possible for hackers to break out of sandbox a.....»»
A consortium of algae and bacteria boosts the production of green hydrogen and biomass while cleaning water
The mutual relationship between algae and three bacteria studied by a team at the University of Cordoba presents the highest hydrogen production obtained so far by this type of consortium.....»»
VW faces lawsuits over claim Porsche EV battery sparked ship fire
The Felicity Ace caught fire near the Azores archipelago two years ago with 3,965 VW Group vehicles onboard......»»
Hackers exploited Windows 0-day for 6 months after Microsoft knew of it
Technically, Microsoft doesn't consider such bugs as vulnerabilities. It patched it anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by the North Korean government gained a major win when Microsoft left a Windows ze.....»»
Apple says the new MacBook Air is ‘the world’s best consumer laptop for AI’
Apple’s press release for the new M3 MacBook Air includes a bold claim, calling the machine the “world’s best consumer laptop for AI.” The claim comes ahead of WWDC 2024, during which Apple is expected to announce a slew of new artificial int.....»»
GitHub push protection now on by default for public repositories
GitHub push protection – a security feature aimed at preventing secrets such as API keys or tokens getting accidentally leaked online – is being switched on by default for all public repositories. “This means that when a supported s.....»»
New CAD renders reveal iPhone SE 4 redesign that finally ditches the Home button
Apple is widely rumored to be working on a new fourth-generation iPhone SE with a modern design refresh. New CAD files obtained by 91mobiles this week claim to offer our clearest look yet at this update, showing an iPhone SE 4 with an iPhone 14-style.....»»
New renders show what the iPhone SE 4 might look like
A pair of renders said to be from CAD files claim to show the iPhone SE 4, with the new model seemingly including Face ID and a 6.1-inch display.CAD renders claiming to depict the iPhone SE 4 [91mobiles]Rumors have claimed that another iPhone SE mode.....»»
‘IPFS Gateway Operator is not Liable for Pirated Software Keys’
The Interplanetary File System is known as a censorship-resistant technology. However, it's not immune to copyright holder complaints. When software company JetBrains warned an IPFS gateway operator that they are liable for the alleged availability o.....»»
Why Elon Musk Is Suing OpenAI and Sam Altman
The lawsuit makes a substantial claim that could fundamentally reshape how OpenAI and its partner Microsoft do business. The fallout from the OpenAI board’s failed attempt to fire CEO Sam Altman last November took an unexpecte.....»»
The best VPN deals in March 2024
The best deals on popular VPNs like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN. The online world can be a dangerous place, with hackers, viruses, and surveillance software lurking in every corner of the web. We're not trying to scare you, but have.....»»
The secret lives of roots: Tropical forest root systems are central to improving climate change predictions
International research co-authored by Joshua Fisher, associate professor in Chapman University's Schmid College of Science and Technology, suggests that studying root function in tropical forests could help vegetation models improve predictions of cl.....»»
Lazarus hackers return and hijack a Windows security flaw
North Korean hackers were seen disabling antivirus programs, possibly paving the way for more dangerous attacks......»»
Webb finds dwarf galaxies reionized the universe
Using the unprecedented capabilities of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of scientists has obtained the first spectroscopic observations of the faintest galaxies during the first billion years of the universe. These.....»»
State-sponsored hackers know enterprise VPN appliances inside out
Suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers leveraging Ivanti Connect Secure VPN flaws to breach a variety of organizations have demonstrated “a nuanced understanding of the appliance”, according to Mandiant incident responders and threat h.....»»
Hackers backed by Russia and China are infecting SOHO routers like yours, FBI warns
Six years on, routers remain a favorite post for concealing malicious activities. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI and partners from 10 other countries are urging owners of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to check their gear.....»»
Increasing soil salinity: New discovery may help make crops more resilient
Salination causes harvests to fail across the globe. Plants die, or their growth is stunted. Researchers of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have discovered that a local regulator protein encourages root growth in saline soil, which allows the.....»»