Ransomware Gang Threatens To Expose Police Informants If Ransom Is Not Paid
An anonymous reader writes: A ransomware gang is threatening to leak sensitive police files that may expose police investigations and informants unless the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia agrees to pay a ransom demand. A gr.....»»
Potassium depletion in soil threatens global crop yields
Potassium deficiency in agricultural soils is a largely unrecognized but potentially significant threat to global food security if left unaddressed, finds new research involving researchers at UCL, University of Edinburgh and the UK Center for Ecolog.....»»
Disinformation threatens global elections: How to fight back
With over half the world's population heading to the polls in 2024, disinformation season is upon us—and the warnings are dire. The World Economic Forum declared misinformation a top societal threat over the next two years and major news organizati.....»»
I paid Meta to ‘verify’ me — here’s what actually happened
Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — charges $15 to verify your account. I wanted to see if it was worth it......»»
Cyberint Ransomania empowers organizations to proactively defend against ransomware attacks
Cyberint is unveiling its latest contribution to the infosec community: Ransomania. This free-to-use web application gives users access to a complete repository of ransomware data gathered by the Cyberint Research Team, empowering organizations to co.....»»
Australia"s shot-hole borer beetle invasion has begun, but we don"t need to chop down every tree under attack
A new pest attacking Perth's trees threatens to spread across Australia, damaging crops and native forests as well as our urban forest. To control its spread, the Western Australian government is chopping down hundreds of established trees. But these.....»»
‘Pirate Site Blocking is a Privatized Paid Service in Egypt’
Pirate site-blocking schemes have become more common around the world but there are some notable regional differences. In Egypt, not all rightsholders are happy with the local implementation. According to sports broadcaster beIN, pirate site blocking.....»»
Don’t let these 3 hidden February streaming TV shows fly under your radar
From a Korean thriller based on a webtoon to a police procedural and historical drama, these three hidden February 2024 streaming TV shows are can't miss......»»
How researchers are helping address group violence in Baltimore
The Baltimore Police Department's Western District has historically had the highest rates of homicides in the city and among the highest in the country. Looking through Baltimore crime data from 2020, Anthony Braga, the Jerry Lee Professor of Crimino.....»»
Wild Animals Should Be Paid for the Benefits They Provide Humanity
Healthy ecosystems in developing countries sequester carbon, regulate the weather, and help plants grow thousands of miles away. Wealthier countries benefit from these services—and so should pay for them to be maintained......»»
Amazon Prime Video makes Dolby Vision, Atmos a paid upgrade
Amazon Prime Video subscribers who remain on the service's ad-supported tier may find their streaming quality has been compromised......»»
Increased rainfall threatens UK sea urchins: Study
Sea urchins exposed to diluted seawater for long periods show signs of physical deterioration, according to scientists from the British Antarctic Survey, the University of Cambridge, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science. Their study also f.....»»
Google One AI Premium: what is it, and how much does it cost?
Google is unifying its AI technology under the brand Gemini and introducing a paid AI tier of Google One......»»
AirTag leads California police to a stolen golf cart in latest free ad for Apple
If you have a golf cart (or anything, really), you should probably inside of it. In a post on Instagram last week, the Rialto Police Department in California shared the story of how they tracked down a stolen golf cart thanks to a hidden AirTag......»»
Vision Pro App Store marks a return to paid upfront apps, early data shows
There are a lot of excellent Vision Pro apps already available, and early data shows that the App Store for visionOS is bucking a long-running trend. According to new data from Appfigures, cited by TechCrunch, the majority of Vision Pro apps are paid.....»»
Turn your TV into a language-learning tool with Dish
Language learner? Expose yourself to your target language on the daily with a Dish International plan......»»
Decryptor for Rhysida ransomware is available!
Files encrypted by Rhysida ransomware can be successfully decrypted, due to a implementation vulnerability discovered by Korean researchers and leveraged to create a decryptor. Rhysida and its ransomware Rhysida is a relatively new ransomware-as-a-se.....»»
Turn your TV into a language learning tool with Dish
Language learner? Expose yourself to your target language on the daily with a Dish International plan......»»
Ransomware tactics evolve, become scrappier
As we enter 2024, ransomware remains the most significant cyberthreat facing businesses, according to Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes reveals that the United States accounted for almost half of all ransomware attacks in 2023. “Small and medium-sized org.....»»
Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline
It was a landmark year for ransomware in 2023 and a well-publicized one following the MOVEit and MGM Resorts beaches that shook the security industry. Not only did threat actors collectively pocket a record-breaking $1.1 billion from victims, but a n.....»»
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 Proves to be a Financial Success for the Company
Should Qualcomm be worried? The post MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 Proves to be a Financial Success for the Company appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek’s efforts towards improving its flagship SoC offerings has seemingly paid off.....»»