Ransomware attackers are going after backup storage to force you to pay up
Businesses need to focus on immutability as attackers are often successful at compromising backups......»»

Optimizing the properties and microstructure of bulk superconductors
Superconductors are increasingly finding applications in several areas, such as medical imaging techniques, drug delivery systems, energy storage systems, levitation processes, and water purification methods. This can be attributed to their awe-inspi.....»»
Catalysis under the microscope is more complex than expected, shows new study
Catalysts composed from tiny metal particles play an important role in many areas of technology—from fuel cells to production of synthetic fuels for energy storage. The exact behavior of catalysts depends, however, on many fine details and their in.....»»
With AI trending, cooling solutions are also receiving attention
In the face of a global demand slowdown, AI remains a hot topic and gradually shows its importance across all industries. However, with computing power continuously expanding and data storage access increasingly frequent, the issue of power consumpti.....»»
MOVEit Transfer zero-day was exploited by Cl0p gang (CVE-2023-34362)
The zero-day vulnerability attackers have exploited to compromise vulnerable Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer installations finally has an identification number: CVE-2023-34362. Based on information shared by Mandiant, Rapid7 and other security.....»»
China battery makers to enjoy boom in upcoming years thanks to energy-storage demand, says DIGITIMES Research
With net zero becoming a global trend, the energy-storage battery industry is expected to enjoy exponential growth in demand in the next several years with global energy-storage battery sales in 2022 already enjoying an on-year surge of 177%, accordi.....»»
Air Force denies running simulation where AI drone “killed” its operator
"We've never run that experiment," says original source, who "misspoke." Enlarge / An armed unmanned aerial vehicle on runway, but orange. (credit: Getty Images) Over the past 24 hours, several news outlets reported a no.....»»
Iffy rumor claims Apple"s VR headset will be available in six colors, each with two storage options
A leaker with no track record with Apple products claims that there will be 12 different color and storage variants of the upcoming VR headset — but that is incredibly unlikely at launch.Apple VR headset renderIn a very brief report regarding the u.....»»
US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test
A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke"......»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX pushing ahead on Starbase, North Korea launch failure
“The world is putting objects into space quicker than they are being removed." Enlarge / SpaceX launches its 200th Falcon 9 consecutive successful mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to.....»»
MOVEit Transfer zero-day attacks: The latest info
There’s new information about the zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution exploited by attackers and – more importantly – patches and helpful instructions for customers. The MOVEit Transfer zero-day.....»»
Qakbot: The trojan that just won’t go away
Qakbot (aka Qbot) – banking malware-turned-malware/ransomware distribution network – has been first observed in 2007 and is active to this day. The neverending adaptability of this threat is key to its long-term survival and success. R.....»»
Intel plans data center lab in South Korea
According to South Korean media Businesskorea, Intel is planning to establish a lab dedicated to data center development in Seoul, South Korea. The company will collaborate with Korean storage manufacturers Samsung and SK Hynix to research server mem.....»»
Cobalt Iron Compass NAS Protector simplifies management of NAS data
Cobalt Iron launched Compass NAS Protector, a new set of features in its Cobalt Iron Compass enterprise SaaS backup platform. Intended to aid enterprise NAS and backup administrators, Compass NAS Protector speeds up backups, simplifies management of.....»»
WithSecure’s USB armory enables post-quantum cryptography in space
WithSecure’s USB armory is an open-sourced, single board computer with a unique form factor and capabilities. It has been used in a variety of applications, including (but not limited to) encrypted storage solutions, hardware security modules (HSM).....»»
Critical zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer exploited by attackers!
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s enterprise managed file transfer solution MOVEit Transfer is being exploited by attackers to grab corporate data. “[The vulnerability] could lead to escalated privileges and potenti.....»»
Micron intros new PCIe Gen5 SSD and DRAM offerings for high-throughput apps
Micron Technology has introduced the Crucial Pro series, which consists of memory and storage products designed for gamers, content creators, workstation professionals, and anyone else desiring a robust, high-performance computing experience with plu.....»»
Fighting ransomware: Perspectives from cybersecurity professionals
Ransomware has become an ever-present threat to individuals, businesses, and even entire nations. In this Help Net Security round-up, we present parts of previously recorded videos from experts in the field that shed light on the pressing ransomware.....»»
Reddit may force Apollo and third-party clients to shut down, asking for $20M per year API fee
Following Twitter’s move to shut down third-party apps earlier this year, it looks like Reddit may be the next platform to kill off (or drastically reduce) popular third-party clients. In a new Reddit thread, Apollo developer Christian Selig has s.....»»
Exploring how we"ve underestimated Earth"s heat storage
The increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gases in the atmosphere prevents the emission of heat into space. As a result, the Earth constantly absorbs more heat through solar radiation than it can give back off through thermal radiation......»»
Zyxel patches vulnerability in NAS devices (CVE-2023-27988)
Zyxel has patched a high-severity authenticated command injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-27988) in some of its network attached storage (NAS) devices aimed at home users. About the vulnerability (CVE-2023-27988) The vulnerability was discovered in t.....»»