Hackers Target US Defense Firms With Malicious USB Packages
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned US companies in a recently updated flash alert that the financially motivated FIN7 cybercriminals group is targeting the US defense industry with packages containing malicious USB devices. BleepingComp.....»»
Who are the two major hackers Russia just received in a prisoner swap?
Both men committed major financial crimes—and had powerful friends. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of today’s blockbuster prisoner swap between the US and Russia, which freed the journalist Evan Gershkovich a.....»»
Dealerships warned about phishing scams tied to global cyber event
Two cybersecurity consulting firms are warning dealerships about scams relating to CrowdStrike's catastrophic software update on July 19......»»
Does AI in the classroom facilitate deep learning in students?
Multitasking robots collaborate with humans in large warehouses, and chatbots respond to queries on banking websites. Artificial intelligence assistants even sort documents for law firms. William & Mary Assistant Professor of Computer Science Janice.....»»
SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified
Zimperium’s zLabs team has uncovered a new and widespread threat dubbed SMS Stealer. Detected during routine malware analysis, this malicious software has been found in over 105,000 samples, affecting more than 600 global brands. SMS Stealer.....»»
NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid—and learned details about its 12-million-year history
NASA's DART mission—Double Asteroid Redirection Test—was humanity's first real-world planetary defense mission......»»
In defense of midges
As summer arrives, many people are escaping to the remote and tranquil corners of the UK for their holidays. However, in certain parts of the country, your peaceful retreat often comes with a familiar guest in the form of midges, tiny insects that ga.....»»
Microsoft: DDoS defense error amplified attack on Azure, leading to outage
A DDoS attack that started on Tuesday has made a number of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services temporarily inaccessible, the company has confirmed. Microsoft’s mitigation statement on the Azure status history page Microsoft Azure, 365 ou.....»»
DART mission sheds new light on target binary asteroid system
In studying data collected from NASA's DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission, which in 2022 sent a spacecraft to intentionally collide with the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos, the mission's science team has discovered new information on the ori.....»»
Stellantis offers broad voluntary buyout packages to U.S. salaried employees
Stellantis says involuntary job cuts may be necessary if it doesn't meet its objectives through voluntary means......»»
A new model to study regeneration of brown adipose tissues
The prevalence of obesity worldwide has led to an increase in the risk of metabolic diseases and socio-economical burdens. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been established as a promising therapeutic target to overcome obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) an.....»»
Environmental, social initiatives lead to greater returns for hospitality firms in high-income nations
Global sustainability initiatives like the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing principle may lead to greater financial gains for hospitality firms in high-income countries but not in low-income nations, according to new findings from.....»»
Developing new methods for targeted protein degradation
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new, more precise method to target proteins implicated in certain types of cancer, according to a study published in Nature Chemical Biology......»»
Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin
Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attac.....»»
Hackers can now even use your PC’s HDMI cable to steal data
Hackers have found a new use for AI to get their hands on critical data using leaked electromagnetic radiation fro your HDMI cable......»»
Microsoft 365 users targeted by phishers abusing Microsoft Forms
There has been an uptick in phishing campaigns leveraging Microsoft Forms this month, aiming to trick targets into sharing their Microsoft 365 login credentials. A malicious Microsoft form (Source: Perception Point) Malicious forms leading to phishin.....»»
TD Cowen raises AAPL target to $250 on AI and China sales
Investment analyst firm TD Cowen predicts that Apple Intelligence will bring a modest boost to the iPhone 16 range, but be much more significant in 2025, by when China sales are expected to have returned to growth.Render of the iPhone 16 rangeAhead o.....»»
Apple, Amazon target Twitch users for new Apple TV+ trial promotion
Apple and Amazon have teamed up to offer a new three-month free trial of Apple TV+ to Twitch users who subscribe to any Twitch streamer.Popular series featured on Apple TV+ in new promotional campaign with Twitch.Users can subscribe to a Twitch strea.....»»
France’s cyber unit preps for cyberattacks targeting Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organizers are expecting a wave of cyberattacks to target the Games when the sporting extravaganza kicks off in earnest this weekend......»»
CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news
CrowdStrike announces that hackers claim to have some of the company's sensitive information on the hackers it tracks......»»
Kia Tasman pickup unlikely to be available in the U.S.
The automaker released video of the off-road capable truck simulating testing in California, but its target markets are overseas......»»