Ransomware gangs adopt new techniques to avoid detection
Ransomware operations have transformed from their clandestine beginnings to become fully-fledged businesses......»»
How to fix the most common Blink Mini 2 problems
Here's a look at how to fix the most common Blink Mini 2 problems, including poor video quality, inaccurate motion detection, and red indicator LED lights......»»
Study finds wild nematode worms learn to avoid harmful bacteria—and their offspring inherit this knowledge
The nematode worm C. elegans will stay away from dangerous bacteria in its environment when exposed to certain bacterial RNAs—and can transmit that learned behavior to future generations. A team led by Coleen Murphy at Princeton University report t.....»»
NHS Scotland confirms ransomware attackers leaked patients’ data
NHS Dumfries and Galloway (part of NHS Scotland) has confirmed that a “recognised ransomware group” was able to “access a significant amount of data including patient and staff-identifiable information,” and has published R.....»»
AI weaponization becomes a hot topic on underground forums
The majority of cyberattacks against organizations are perpetrated via social engineering of employees, and criminals are using new methods including AI to supercharge their techniques, according to ReliaQuest. Some 71% of all attacks trick employees.....»»
Apple users targeted by sophisticated phishing attack to reset their ID password
There are many known phishing attacks that target users of Apple devices to gain access to their Apple ID. However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with “push bombing” or “MFA fatigue” techniques.....»»
Essential elements of a strong data protection strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Waxman, SVP and GM for data protection at Veritas Technologies, discusses the components of a robust data protection strategy, emphasizing the escalating threat of ransomware. He highlights the importance of.....»»
Dual-miRNA triggered DNA nanomachine for breast cancer subtype detection and treatment
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients......»»
New computational technique enhances accuracy of measurements in nuclear geoscience
Conventional nuclear measurement techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations, are known for their extensive computational demands and prolonged processing times, especially when applied to unconventional reservoirs characterized by complex lithologie.....»»
Swimlane partners with Dragos to automate threat detection across both IT and OT environments
Swimlane announced a partnership with Dragos. Through the partnership, the companies are offering a new integration between Swimlane Turbine and the Dragos Platform that enables customers to automate threat detection and enrichment across both IT and.....»»
How lizards avoid being killed by venomous snakes
A University of Queensland-led study has shed light on how some lizards have evolved to resist deadly neurotoxins from Australia's most venomous snakes......»»
GitGuardian SCA automates vulnerability detection and prioritization for enhanced code health
GitGuardian has released its Software Composition Analysis (SCA) module. SCA directly impacts the health of organizations’ codebase by automating vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation in software dependencies. Its additional capa.....»»
Mathematical innovations enable advances in seismic activity detection
Amidst the unique landscape of geothermal development in the Tohoku region, subtle seismic activities beneath the Earth's surface present a fascinating challenge for researchers. While earthquake warnings may intermittently alert us to seismic events.....»»
Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential
As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»
The one AMD 3D V-Cache processor you should avoid at all costs
AMD's 3D V-Cache chips are among the best processors, but if you're a gamer, you should steer clear of the Ryzen 9 7900X3D. Here's why......»»
Switch emulator Suyu hit by GitLab DMCA, project lives on through self-hosting
Developer says there's "no way to confirm" if Nintendo was involved in takedown. Enlarge / Is a name like "Suyu" ironic enough to avoid facing a lawsuit? (credit: Suyu) Switch emulator Suyu—a fork of the Nintendo-targe.....»»
US organizations targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT
Employees at US-based organizations are being targeted with emails delivering NetSupport RAT malware via “nuanced” exploitation and by using an advanced detection evasion method. The malware campaign The campaign, dubbed PhantomBlu, takes.....»»
Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect.....»»
Veritas Backup Exec enhancements protect SMBs’ critical data
Veritas Technologies announced enhancements to Veritas Backup Exec, the unified backup and recovery solution. The latest updates include malware detection capabilities, role-based access control and additional optimizations for fast backup and recove.....»»
Four new DAQ white dwarfs discovered
Astronomers from the University of Oklahoma and their colleagues report the detection of four white dwarf stars of a recently discovered rare DAQ spectral subclass. The newfound white dwarfs are slightly more massive than the sun. The finding was det.....»»
Attackers are exploiting JetBrains TeamCity flaw to deliver a variety of malware
Attackers are exploiting the recently patched JetBrains TeamCity auth bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-27198) to deliver ransomware, cryptominers and remote access trojans (RATs), according to Trend Micro researchers. The CVE-2024-27198 timeline CVE-20.....»»