Piracy Shield: AGCOM Fines ISP Assoc. For ‘Obstructing Supervisory Activities’
ASSOProvider is an association representing the interests of more than 200 small to medium-sized companies in the Italian internet and telecoms sector. It is also a vocal opponent of the 'Piracy Shield' blocking system and the law that supports it. F.....»»
Revealing the mysteries within microbial genomes with a new high-throughput approach
A new technique developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) will make it much easier for researchers to discover the traits or activities encoded by genes of unknown function in microbes, a key step toward understanding the role.....»»
Guardio Critical Security Alerts monitors and analyzes scam activities
Guardio launched a new feature, Critical Security Alerts, which enables real-time alerts to identify and prevent financial scams, ensuring immediate intervention when suspicious browsing patterns are detected. According to the Federal Trade Commissio.....»»
The molecular shield: How tea plants combat drought through protein phosphorylation
Drought stress poses a significant challenge to agriculture, causing substantial yield losses in many crops. Tea plants, known for their rich flavonoid content which enhances both quality and health benefits, are particularly affected. Under drought.....»»
Linamar"s Linda Hasenfratz steps down as CEO, remains executive chair, company says
Linamar's Linda Hasenfratz has stepped down as CEO of the Canadian parts supplier, the culmination of a years-long succession plan that will see long-time executive Jim Jarrell take over day-to-day activities at the company......»»
Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns
Amazon risks heavy fines if Anthropic deal violates UK's latest competition law. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched a pr.....»»
Battling bugs with big data: Sweet potato"s genomic-metagenomic pest shield
Sweet potato, a staple in combating global hunger, faces significant threats from pests like whiteflies and weevils, impacting plant growth and yields. A new study harnesses the power of genomic and metagenomic data to predict pest abundance and iden.....»»
South Africa"s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A paper, "Under the lion's paw: lion farming in South Africa and the illegal international bone trade," published in Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent nee.....»»
OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware
Forescout has published a new report examining the current state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those used in small offices and homes contain outdated software components assoc.....»»
Samsung’s 2TB external SSD is over $100 off today
The Samsung T7 Shield 2TB External Rugged SSD is rugged, small, and perfect for all your storage needs. It's on sale now at Best Buy......»»
Is the New Google TV Streamer the Nvidia Shield Successor We’ve Been Waiting For?
Google's newest (and aptly named) TV Streamer offers cord cutters a potentially good sequel, at a lesser price than the Shield TV. The post Is the New Google TV Streamer the Nvidia Shield Successor We’ve Been Waiting For? appeared first on Phan.....»»
New infosec products of the week: August 2, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from: Adaptive Shield, Fortanix, Clutch Security, Nucleus Security, Wing Security and Synack. Adaptive Shield unveils ITDR platform for SaaS Adaptive Shield has u.....»»
Statement confirms land-based impacts on reef water quality and ecosystem
Griffith researchers are among the 200 experts who have contributed to the most comprehensive and rigorous review about the effects of land-based activities on Great Barrier Reef water quality and ecosystem condition: the 2022 Scientific Consensus St.....»»
CarShield, American Auto Shield to pay $10M in settlement on false advertising claims
The FTC said the companies' celebrity endorsers made false statements in ads and/or have not used the service contract products. Contracts also do not cover all repairs as stated in the ads, the FTC said......»»
Adaptive Shield unveils ITDR platform for SaaS
Adaptive Shield has unveiled its Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) platform for SaaS environments. The recent Snowflake breach served as a wake-up call for the SaaS industry. On May 27, a threat group announced the sale of 560 million stole.....»»
Rocket delivered to launch site for first human flight to the Moon since 1972
We're standing by for news on NASA's decision on what to do about Orion's heat shield. Enlarge (credit: NASA/Isaac Watson) The central piece of NASA's second Space Launch System rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in.....»»
The 10 best VPN services for 2024, reviewed by experts
It's scary knowing your data might not be private. VPNs help shield your online activities. To help you pick the right one, these are our favorite VPN services......»»
Counter-drug strategies in Central America are worsening deforestation, threatening many species of birds
Activities associated with cocaine trafficking threaten two-thirds of the most important landscapes in Central America for 196 forest bird species, including 67 migratory species. This is the key takeaway from a study that colleagues and I published.....»»
Hunter-gatherers kept an "orderly home" in the earliest known British dwelling, archaeological evidence shows
Archaeological evidence from the world-famous Mesolithic site of Star Carr in North Yorkshire has shown that hunter-gatherers likely kept an orderly home by creating "zones" for particular domestic activities......»»
Despite economic uncertainty, organizations are prioritizing SaaS security investments
In this Help Net Security video, Maor Bin, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptive Shield, discusses the key findings of their recent annual SaaS Security Survey Report, conducted in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Seventy percent of organ.....»»
Apple financial partner Green Dot slapped with millions in fines over hidden fees
Green Dot Bank, an Apple financial partner for Apple Cash and other services, has been fined $44 million by the Federal Reserve over its tax-preparation service. The penalty is unrelated to its role in any Apple services.Green Dot Bank is Apple's par.....»»