It’s ransomware, or maybe a disk wiper, and it’s striking targets in Israel
Dubbed Apostle, never-before-seen wiper masquerades as ransomware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers say they’ve uncovered never-before-seen disk-wiping malware that’s disguising itself as ransomware as it unleashes destructive at.....»»
Phage-derived enzyme targets E. faecalis biofilms to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease
Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) involves transferring healthy donor stem cells to recipients with conditions such as blood cancer, bone marrow failure, or certain genetic blood disorders. Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD.....»»
Why every quantum computer will need a powerful classical computer
Error-correcting a quantum computer can mean processing 100TB every second. Enlarge / A single logical qubit is built from a large collection of hardware qubits. (credit: at digit) One of the more striking things about q.....»»
NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs
The investigation targets Jeep's Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUVs manufactured between 2021 through 2024. Chrysler had previously recalled the same model in 2022 to address concerns related to an engine shutdown......»»
Spot delivery lawsuit targets Conn. Chevrolet dealership
A Connecticut dealership initially told a customer his credit application was approved and gave him the vehicle in a spot delivery, only to later inform him his credit was denied and demand that he return of the car......»»
This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up
Since there is no dedicated data leak site, the operators call the victims on the phone and threaten them......»»
Motivated to disagree: What can be learned about rapid polarization from the Israeli judicial reform?
A recent study, conducted in the midst of last year's widespread protests in Israel, has uncovered extreme polarization in public opinion regarding the judicial reform introduced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government......»»
Desert-loving fungi and lichens pose deadly threat to 5,000-year-old rock art
The Negev desert of southern Israel is renowned for its unique rock art. Since at least the third millennium BCE, the hunters, shepherds, and merchants who roamed the Negev have left thousands of carvings (petroglyphs) on the rocks. These figures are.....»»
Study highlights tension between Canada"s climate and housing goals
Canada cannot simultaneously meet its targets for emission reductions and new housing unless there's a drastic change in construction practices, according to research from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 3, 2024
CISO Atera | Israel | On-site – View job details The CISO will oversee our company’s information, cyber, and technology security and will have end to end full responsibility developing, implementing, and enforcing security polic.....»»
“Everything’s frozen”: Ransomware locks credit union users out of bank accounts
Patelco Credit Union in Calif. shut down numerous banking services after attack. Enlarge / ATM at a Patelco Credit Union branch in Dublin, California, on July 23, 2018. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) A.....»»
Russia and China are using OpenAI tools to spread disinformation
Iran and Israel have been getting in on the action as well. Enlarge / OpenAI said it was committed to uncovering disinformation campaigns and was building its own AI-powered tools to make detection and analysis "more effective.".....»»
NYT targets Street View Worldle game in fight to wipe out Wordle clones
Worldle creator surprised by fight, refuses to bow to NYT. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The New York Times is fighting to take down a game called Worldle, according to a legal filing viewed by the.....»»
Jeep targets Tesla Model Y buyers with Wagoneer S EV
Jeep's first EV for the U.S. and Canada has an estimated range of more than 300 miles and a 0-to-60 mph time of 3.4 seconds......»»
The missing puzzle piece: A striking new snake species from the Arabian Peninsula
Researchers have discovered a new distinctive and secretive snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia......»»
A risky path to meeting climate targets for Stockholm
The Swedish capital Stockholm aims to capture more carbon dioxide than is emitted by 2030. Therefore, the city is investing in new technology at a combined heat and power plant. But it is a strategy that has been adopted without sufficient discussion.....»»
Moonstone Sleet: A new North Korean threat actor
Microsoft has named yet another state-aligned threat actor: Moonstone Sleet (formerly Storm-1789), which engages in cyberespionage and ransomware attacks to further goals of the North Korean regime. “Moonstone Sleet uses tactics, techniques, an.....»»
RansomLord: Open-source anti-ransomware exploit tool
RansomLord is an open-source tool that automates the creation of PE files, which are used to exploit ransomware pre-encryption. “I created RansomLord to demonstrate ransomware is not invincible, has vulnerabilities and its developers make mista.....»»
Ecological impact of eucalyptus trees: Balancing benefits and risks
A new study has found that Eucalyptus trees, widely planted in Israel's Western Negev, have a significant allelopathic effect, reducing herbaceous plant biomass and flowering density of red anemones, particularly in unshaded areas......»»
Research suggests hate speech experiences drop when schools offer structure and adult support
Asian Americans have been the targets of hate speech for generations, particularly during the COVID pandemic. But new research by the University of California, Davis, suggests that Asian American adolescents experience fewer incidents of hate speech.....»»
A new ransomware is hijacking Windows BitLocker to encrypt and steal files
New ransomware strain is creating new boot volumes and using labels to communicate with victims......»»