Polarization-sensitive photodetection using 2D/3D perovskite heterostructure crystal
Polarization-sensitive photodetectors based on anisotropic semiconductors exhibit a wide range of advantages in specialized applications, such as astronomy, remote sensing, and polarization-division multiplexing. For the active layer of polarization-.....»»
The complex world of CISO responsibilities
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) plays a crucial role in protecting an organization’s digital assets. They are responsible for ensuring the security of sensitive information, defending against cyber threats, and maintaining data inte.....»»
How extraterrestrial tales of aliens gain traction
One night, upon returning to the cave that his tribe calls home, the monkey-humanoid Moon-Watcher finds a strange crystal object, a kind of monolith that fascinates him at first, but then quickly loses his interest when he discovers that it is not ed.....»»
A cheap Bluetooth transmitter can spoof some iPhone notifications
At Def Con 2023, some attendees were shown in real-time how a relatively cheap device leveraging Bluetooth flaws can force bogus notifications and potentially get the user to surrender sensitive data.This cheap device can spoof an Apple TVWalking aro.....»»
Data brokers could be prevented from selling sensitive personal data
The US government is proposing to clamp down on data brokers who sell sensitive personal data, such as income, payment history, and health conditions. Two government agencies have now put forward proposals for regulations to place limits on what i.....»»
MongoDB Queryable Encryption enables organizations to meet data-privacy requirements
MongoDB Queryable Encryption helps organizations protect sensitive data when it is queried and in-use on MongoDB. It reduces the risk of data exposure for organizations and improves developer productivity by providing built-in encryption capabilities.....»»
Scammers are coming for your phone number: How to protect your data
Scammers want access to the most sensitive data available, like a social security number or credit card. But those are much more heavily protected, so they settle on the next best thing for wreaking havoc — your name and phone number.Keep your phon.....»»
Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices, research suggests
Flat screen TVs that incorporate quantum dots are now commercially available, but it has been more difficult to create arrays of their elongated cousins, quantum rods, for commercial devices. Quantum rods can control both the polarization and color o.....»»
Downfall attacks can gather passwords, encryption keys from Intel processors
A variety of Intel Core processors and the devices using them are vulnerable to “Downfall”, a new class of attacks made possible by CVE-2022-40982, which enables attackers to access and steal sensitive data such as passwords, encryption k.....»»
Sonet.io blocks sensitive data from being pasted into ChatGPT
Sonet.io announced support for data loss protection, monitoring and observability capabilities for the generative AI era. Sonet.io will be able to detect when sensitive data is downloaded, uploaded, copied, pasted or typed into generative AI tools, a.....»»
How secondary cities can compete with superstar cities through innovation competitiveness
Local universities, global connectivity and entrepreneurship can help secondary cities combat the geographic polarization of innovation in superstar cities, according to new research being conducted in Trinity College Dublin and Ca' Foscari Universit.....»»
How a transparent conductor responds to strain
Liquid crystal displays, touchscreens, and many solar cells rely on thin-film crystalline materials that are both electrically conductive and optically transparent. But the material most widely used in these applications, indium tin oxide (ITO), is b.....»»
Dasera Mesa Verde protects sensitive information across diverse data environments
Dasera releases Mesa Verde, empowering organizations to safeguard structured and unstructured data with precision and efficiency. Now with a comprehensive and seamless approach to securing unstructured data sources, Dasera is redefining the standards.....»»
SCARF cipher sets new standards in protecting sensitive data
A group of international researchers has achieved a breakthrough in computer security by developing a new and highly efficient cipher for cache randomization. The innovative cipher, designed by Assistant Professor Rei Ueno from the Research Institute.....»»
New study: Political animosity is global
A new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers across six different countries has found that affective polarization, or the tendency to dislike people who belong to opposing political parties while favoring people from their own political pa.....»»
Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside sensitive infrastructure
Three major campaigns from 3 different Chinese groups are keeping defenders busy. Enlarge (credit: Steve McDowell / Agefotostock) Hacking teams working for the Chinese government are intent on burrowing into the farthest.....»»
Canon warns printer users to manually wipe Wi-Fi settings before discarding
If you thought a factory reset wipes Wi-Fi passwords, you'd be wrong. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Printer manufacturer Canon is warning that sensitive Wi-Fi settings don’t automatically get wiped during resets, so c.....»»
"Fire whirls" threaten Joshua tree desert in scorching US
A huge wildfire was raging out of control through the environmentally sensitive Mojave Desert on Monday, with "fire whirls" threatening the Joshua trees that are found almost entirely in the southwestern United States......»»
Data privacy vault: Securing sensitive data while navigating regulatory demands
In this Help Net Security interview, Jean-Charles Chemin, CEO of Legapass, provides insight into the correlation between maintaining customer trust and protecting sensitive customer data. He emphasizes how a data privacy vault can reinforce customer.....»»
How an ultra-sensitive on-off switch helps axolotls regrow limbs
It's one of the mysteries of nature: How does the axolotl, a small salamander, boast a superhero-like ability to regrow nearly any part of its body? For years, scientists have studied the amazing regenerative properties of the axolotl to inform wound.....»»
Water-durable perovskite-oxynitride supported nickel catalysts for ammonia decomposition
Hydrogen has become the beacon of clean energy owing to its high energy density and carbon-free emissions. Despite these advantages, hydrogen fuel is still far from being commercialized. Liquefying hydrogen requires a huge amount of energy and extrem.....»»