How human ingenuity continues to outpace automated security tools
10% of security researchers now specialize in AI technology as 48% of security leaders consider AI to be one of the greatest risks to their organizations, according to HackerOne. HackerOne’s report combines perspectives from the researcher communit.....»»
Microsoft’s controversial Recall scraper is finally entering public preview
First Recall iteration never released, was picked apart by security researchers. Over five months after publicly scrapping the first version of the Windows Recall feature for its.....»»
Some older D-Link routers are vulnerable to attack
Older D-Link routers suffer a security flaw that exposes users to threats such as malware, DoS attacks, and more. See the reason why there is no fix......»»
"Genetic time machine" reveals complex chimpanzee cultures
In recent decades, scientists have clearly demonstrated that chimpanzees, like humans, pass on complex cultures such as tool use from generation to generation. But human culture has become vastly more sophisticated, from the Stone Age to the Space Ag.....»»
Researchers investigate health risks of potentially toxic elements in surface water in Tarim River Basin, China
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in surface water in arid areas can pose a serious threat to natural environment and human health......»»
Oldies but goodies: Study shows why elderly animals offer crucial scientific insights
A new study on aging in the animal kingdom has highlighted how urgently Earth's oldest and wisest creatures must be protected, with knowledge and environmental stability lost due to human intervention......»»
Math-selective US universities reduce gender gap in STEM fields, analysis finds
Nationally, men in colleges and universities currently outpace women in earning physics, engineering, and computer science (PECS) degrees by an approximate ratio of 4:1. To better understand the factors driving these gaps, NYU researchers analyzed ba.....»»
Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities—fixing this benefits everyone
An enduring challenge facing science around the world is how to best include and engage Indigenous communities......»»
Wild chimpanzees play as adults to better cooperate as a group, researchers suggest
Compared to children, adults don't play as much, but social play into adulthood is considered a universal human trait. Play has a role in building tolerance, cohesion, bonding, and cooperation. By comparison, play in adults of other species has been.....»»
Spatial interactomics tool maps protein interactions to fight lung cancer
As Ahmet F. Coskun and his team of researchers continue their mission to create a 3D atlas of the human body, mapping cells and tissues, they're making discoveries that could lead to better treatments for the most common type of lung cancer......»»
Support for carbon pricing higher than expected, finds study
Viewed by many experts as one of the most effective tools of climate policy, carbon pricing seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Currently, however, only 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions are subject to this climate tax, as it is seen as un.....»»
Report sheds light on human rights abuses worldwide
In the last quarter century, most countries around the world have failed to adequately protect the human rights of their citizens. In that time, nations' efforts to protect human rights have been stagnant—with the number of countries receiving fail.....»»
Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality
As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year's annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater......»»
Chemists create world"s thinnest spaghetti
The world's thinnest spaghetti, about 200 times thinner than a human hair, has been created by a UCL-led research team. The spaghetti is not intended to be a new food but was created because of the wide-ranging uses that extremely thin strands of mat.....»»
Best home security camera deals: Ring, Arlo, Blink and more on sale
We've collected some of the best security camera deals at a variety of budgets and needs, so come check out what's on offer......»»
Southeast Asia coastline research highlights the pressures human activities place on tropical marine ecosystems
The tropical coastlines of Southeast Asia are home to some of the most important and biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet. However, they are also among its most vulnerable, with areas of coral reefs, mangrove forests and seagrass beds under inc.....»»
DNA repair by cooperation between proteins: A look inside the cell"s repair hub
New research from the Kind Group at the Hubrecht Institute sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of repair proteins in individual human cells......»»
The rise of the micro-influencer on social media
As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of "micro-influencers" and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers......»»
Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors
ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood. The goal of the backdoors and tools discovered is cyberespionage that targets sensitive data such as system information, user credent.....»»
HiddenLayer Automated Red Teaming prevents malicious manipulation of AI models
HiddenLayer launched Automated Red Teaming solution for artificial intelligence, a transformative tool that enables security teams to rapidly and thoroughly assess generative AI system vulnerabilities. The addition of this new product extends HiddenL.....»»
HP Enterprise Security Edition protects PC hardware and firmware from physical attacks
HP announced HP Enterprise Security Edition, a suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the physical security of HP business class PCs. HP Enterprise Security Edition includes multilayered safeguards to protect PC hardware and firmware from.....»»