Microsoft signing keys keep getting hijacked, to the delight of Chinese threat actors
What's the point of locks when hackers can easily get the keys to unlock them? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In July, security researchers revealed a sobering discovery: hundreds of pieces of malware used by multiple ha.....»»
Tariffs, proposed software ban won"t keep Chinese automakers out forever, panel says
Tariffs and proposed rules banning Chinese-made hardware and software won't keep China-based automakers out of the North American market indefinitely, but could buy companies there time to become more competitive with them......»»
Transportation, logistics companies targeted with lures impersonating fleet management software
Financially motivated threat actors are targeting North American companies in the transportation and logistics sector with tailored lures, info-stealing malware, and a clever new trick. How the attack unfolds According to Proofpoint threat researcher.....»»
Absolute AI Threat Insights monitors, detects, and prioritizes suspicious activity
Absolute Security announced AI Threat Insights. This new AI-powered threat detection capability is now available through the Absolute Secure Access Security Service Edge (SSE) offering. With the AI Threat Insights module activated, customers using Ab.....»»
Cloudflare helps secure popular messaging applications
Cloudflare announced a new service to verify the integrity of public keys in the end-to-end encryption of popular messaging applications. When using end-to-end encryption messaging applications, a public-private key exchange encrypts messages to prot.....»»
KELA Identity Guard detects and intercepts compromised assets
KELA launched Identity Guard, the first line of defense to help combat the #1 cause of data breaches – compromised corporate assets and identities. Identity Guard is a critical module of KELA’s threat intelligence platform, already in use.....»»
New shark species named for late Microsoft co-founder
A hammerhead shark species discovered by FIU scientists finally has a name and its namesake is the late Paul G. Allen, philanthropist and cofounder of Microsoft......»»
MFA bypass becomes a critical security issue as ransomware tactics advance
Ransomware is seen as the biggest cybersecurity threat across every industry, with 75% of organizations affected by ransomware more than once in the past 12 months – a jump from 61% in 2023, according to SpyCloud. Session hijacking surges as ma.....»»
Citizen science data characterizes threat due to visits by swarms of jellyfish on the coast of the province of Malaga
A little-known threat to tourists in the form of stinging jellyfish could affect those who like to take a dip in between lazing in the heat on the sun-drenched beaches of Málaga (Spain). These sea creatures are of increasing concern along Spain's mo.....»»
US to ban Chinese connected car software and hardware, citing security risks
The ban would start in model-year 2027 for software and MY2030 for hardware. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US government is readying its latest measure to defend local automotive manufacturing. In May, US President.....»»
Deeper corals may help shallow reefs recover in the Florida keys
Since the 1970s, coral reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) have experienced catastrophic declines in coral cover, with as much as a 50% reduction between 1998 and 2011 alone. Although coral reefs within the FKNMS have been hea.....»»
U.S. proposes ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
A Chinese rocket narrowly missed a landing on Sunday—the video is amazing
Deep Blue Aerospace is just one of several Chinese companies working on vertical landing. Enlarge / The Nebula-1 rocket just before attempting to land on Sunday. (credit: Deep Blue Aerospace) A Chinese space startup cond.....»»
Exclusive-US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say
Exclusive-US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say.....»»
U.S. readies ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
The best Snapdragon X Windows laptops you can buy right now
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset ushered in Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative with excellent performance and battery life. Here are the best laptops so far......»»
The world’s first tri-fold phone will cost you around $10,000, thanks to scalpers
Chinese smartphone vendor Huawei challenged Apple this year in an unexpected way. Huawei unveiled the world’s first commercially available tri-fold phone, the Mate XT, on … The post The world’s first tri-fold phone will cost you around.....»»
Microsoft warns US healthcare of threat actor using new ransomware
Besides BlackCat and Zeppelin, Vanilla Tempest is now using INC, too......»»
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally has system requirements, and they call for 64GB of RAM for an ideal playing experience......»»
Re-opened Three Mile Island will power AI data centers under new deal
Microsoft would claim all of the nuclear plant's power generation for at least 20 years. Enlarge / The Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant is seen in the early morning hours March 28, 2011, in Middletown, Penn. (credit: Jeff Fusco/Ge.....»»
Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps
Windows App replaces Microsoft Remote Desktop on macOS, iOS, and Android. Enlarge / The Windows App runs on Windows, but also macOS, iOS/iPadOS, web browsers, and Android. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft announced today th.....»»