Molecule attacks coronavirus in a novel way
Scientists at the University of Bonn and the caesar research center have isolated a molecule that might open new avenues in the fight against SARS coronavirus 2. The active ingredient binds to the spike protein that the virus uses to dock to the cell.....»»
Apple warns iPhone users in 98 countries about ‘mercenary spyware attacks’
Apple has warned a significant number of iPhone users across 98 countries that they appear to have been targeted by “mercenary spyware attacks” which could compromise almost all the personal data on their devices. The company says it can never.....»»
Threat actors exploited Windows 0-day for more than a year before Microsoft fixed it
The goal of the exploits was to open Explorer and trick targets into running malicious code. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Threat actors carried out zero-day attacks that targeted Windows users with malware for more tha.....»»
PSA: Watch out for smishing texts with fake iCloud links
Apple users are being warned to be alert to smishing texts – the name given to phishing attacks carried out by sending SMS messages – trying to capture login credentials for Apple IDs. The links direct to a fake iCloud page, and for 9to5Mac re.....»»
Certain bacteria or fungi could combat a plant pathogen that attacks common vetch
Anthracnose, a severe disease caused by the Colletotrichum spinaciae plant pathogen, often occurs in common vetch, a widely grown legume. Chemicals are not recommended for disease management because the plants are used as livestock feed. A new study.....»»
The president ordered a board to probe a massive Russian cyberattack. It never did.
The Cyber Safety Review Board missed an opportunity to prevent future attacks, experts say. Enlarge (credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) This story was originally published by ProPublica. Inves.....»»
Shark attacks are on the rise worldwide, study says: How common are they in California?
The start of summer signals the return of shark sightings, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife......»»
The influence of peptoid sequence on the mechanisms and kinetics of 2D assembly
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have unique physical and chemical properties and potential for a wide variety of applications. Peptoids, a type of molecule, compose a class of sequence-defined polymers that mimic biological compounds and can self-asse.....»»
New organic molecule shatters phosphorescence efficiency records and paves way for rare metal-free applications
A research team led by Osaka University discovered that the new organic molecule thienyl diketone shows high-efficiency phosphorescence. It achieved phosphorescence that is more than ten times faster than traditional materials, allowing the team to e.....»»
Millions of iOS apps were exposed to security breach found in CocoaPods
Millions of iOS and macOS apps have been exposed to a security breach that could be used for potential supply-chain attacks, says an ArsTechnica report based on research by EVA Information Security. The exploit was found in CocoaPods, an open-source.....»»
Vulnerabilities found in Swift repository left millions of iPhone apps exposed
The open-source Swift and Objective-C repository, CocoaPods, had multiple vulnerabilities that left millions of iOS and macOS apps exposed to potential attacks for a decade, but it is now patched.CocoaPods leave millions of iOS and macOS apps vulnera.....»»
The US Wants to Integrate the Commercial Space Industry With Its Military to Prevent Cyber Attacks
As more and more infrastructure is deployed in space, the risk of cyber attacks increases. The US military wants to team up with the private sector to protect assets everyone relies on......»»
3 million iOS and macOS apps were exposed to potent supply-chain attacks
Apps that used code libraries hosted on CocoaPods were vulnerable for about 10 years. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Vulnerabilities that went undetected for a decade left thousands of macOS and iOS apps susceptible to.....»»
2025 Geneva show canceled; event will not be revived
An effort to revive the show, first held in 1905, in 2024 after a four-year coronavirus hiatus attracted few automakers......»»
Scientists develop most sensitive method yet for observing single molecules
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling a single molecule—unlocking a new tool that holds potential for better understanding how the building blocks of matter inte.....»»
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.....»»
New molecule found to suppress bacterial antibiotic resistance evolution
Researchers from the University of Oxford have developed a new small molecule that can suppress the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and make resistant bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics. The paper, "Development of an inhibitor of.....»»
Why owning an aggressive dog can be isolating
A series of recent attacks by XL bully type dogs in the UK, and government attempts to both define and control the breed, has refocused attention on how society manages "dangerous dogs.".....»»
Your smartphone might be linked to crocodile attacks in Indonesia
What's the connection between your smartphone and crocodile attacks? It's quite straightforward......»»
Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity
While fears of cyber attacks continue to rise, CISOs demonstrate increasing confidence in their ability to defend against these threats, reflecting a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, according to Proofpoint. CISOs’ confidence i.....»»
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of Kharkiv region, aerial attacks continue
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of Kharkiv region, aerial attacks continue.....»»