New pig butchering scam looks to lure in victims with fake gold
No, you're not investing in gold with your new, attractive, best friend - it's a scam......»»
Researchers urge governments to enlist emotion when fighting fake news
Real people with relatable stories can help public agencies counter social media disinformation campaigns and "fake news" around issues such as vaccination programs, academic researchers say......»»
Building better bone grafts: Nanofibrous scaffolds to activate two main collagen receptors in bone cells
Each year, about 2.2 million bone-grafting procedures are performed worldwide, the gold standard of care being autografting, which uses the patient's own bone for tooth implantation and to repair and reconstruct parts of the mouth, face and skull......»»
Google Maps will shame businesses for using fake reviews
Google is making a change where Google Maps will now show a warning if a business or location might have fake reviews. The post Google Maps will shame businesses for using fake reviews appeared first on Phandroid. Reputation is something t.....»»
The Pogues are back in the gold game in the Outer Banks season 4 trailer
After finding the lost city of El Dorado, the Pogues set out on another dangerous treasure hunt in the Outer Banks season 4 trailer......»»
War affects girls and boys differently, Democratic Republic of Congo study finds
War has become a regular part of life for many children. Millions are victims and witnesses to the horrors of war. Recent estimates by researchers at the Peace Research Institute Oslo show that one in six children globally lives in a conflict zone, a.....»»
Spinning artificial spider silk into next-generation medical materials
It's almost time to dust off the Halloween decorations and adorn the house with all manner of spooky things, including the classic polyester spider webs. Scientists reporting in ACS Nano have made their own version of fake spider silk, but this one c.....»»
Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware
There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»
"Pig butchering" fraud: The link between modern slavery, torture and online crime
Netflix documentary "The Tinder Swindler" tells the story of a fraudster who convinces women he met on a dating app to "loan" him large sums of money. It shows the devastating financial damage and psychological trauma online romance fraud can inflict.....»»
Fake AI “podcasters” are reviewing my book and it’s freaking me out
NotebookLM's "Audio Summaries" show a more personable future for AI-generated content......»»
Alabama mass shooting: Police on scene after gunmen open fire on multiple victims
Alabama mass shooting: Police on scene after gunmen open fire on multiple victims.....»»
Better than blood tests? Nanoparticle potential found for assessing kidneys
In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the kidneys using gold nanoparticles as a contrast agent might be more accurate in detecting kidney disease than standard laboratory bl.....»»
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content.....»»
Windows users targeted with fake human verification pages delivering malware
For a while now, security researchers have been warning about fake human verification pages tricking Windows users into inadvertently installing malware. A recently exposed campaign showed how some users end up on these pages. Beware of fake human ve.....»»
Popular YouTuber says Apple is lying about the iPhone 16 Pro 48MP camera; Lux disagrees
A popular YouTube channel has described the claimed 48 megapixel resolution of the iPhone 16 Pro’s camera as “absolutely fake.” Professional photographer Tony Northrup says that the true resolution is “around six megapixels.” Sebastiaan.....»»
Data disposal and cyber hygiene: Building a culture of security within your organization
Data breach episodes have been constantly rising with the number of data breach victims crossing 1 billion in the first half of 2024. A recent Data Breach Report 2023 by Verizon confirms that 74% of data breaches are due to human errors. Although cyb.....»»
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked u.....»»
Emily Gold, Cheerleader Featured on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies by Suicide at 17
Emily Gold, Cheerleader Featured on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies by Suicide at 17.....»»
TCL accused of selling quantum dot TVs without actual quantum dots
Would such a scam really be worth it? Enlarge / TCL's C655 Pro TV is advertised as a quantum dot Mini LED TV. (credit: TCL) TCL has come under scrutiny this month after testing that claimed to examine three TCL TVs mark.....»»
Storm Boris toll rises to 22 in central Europe
The death toll in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe has risen to 22, authorities said on Tuesday, after three more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria......»»
Storm Boris toll rises to 21 in central Europe
The death toll has risen to 21 in the extreme weather and flooding let loose by Storm Boris in central Europe, authorities said Tuesday after two more victims were reported in Poland and one in Austria......»»