Really random networks
Many natural and human-made networks, such as computer, biological or social networks have a connectivity structure that critically shapes their behavior. The academic field of network science is concerned with analyzing such real-world complex netwo.....»»
Couples" social networks took long-lasting hit during COVID
Following the lockdowns and restrictions on public gatherings in the early days of COVID-19, the social networks of white, Black and Latino couples all shrank, UCLA psychologists report. But these networks shrank most significantly among lower-income.....»»
Honey bee colony aggression linked to gene regulatory networks
Collective behaviors are present across many different animal groups: schools of fish swimming in a swirling pattern together, large flocks of birds migrating through the night, groups of bees coordinating their behavior to defend their hive......»»
Nozomi and Cynalytica team to deliver security solutions to OT & IoT environments
Nozomi Networks and Cynalytica have unveiled they have partnered to provide a visibility, monitoring and threat detection solution that encompasses both TCP/IP-based and non-IP based serial bus and analog connections found in OT and IoT environments......»»
Social networks key to water management and sanitation in the Pacific, says study
A Griffith-led study has found that traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management and sanitation in the Pacific......»»
Critical Barracuda 0-day was used to backdoor networks for 8 months
Attackers then went on to steal data from infected systems. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A critical vulnerability patched 10 days ago in widely used email software from IT security company Barracuda Networks has been u.....»»
Venice"s Grand Canal turns bright green due to fluorescein
The spectacular transformation of a stretch of Venice's Grand Canal to fluorescent green was due to fluorescein, a non-toxic substance used for testing wastewater networks, local authorities said on Monday......»»
Organizations spend 100 hours battling post-delivery email threats
Nearly every victim of a spear-phishing attack in the last 12 months saw impacts on their organization, including malware infections, stolen data, and reputational damage, according to Barracuda Networks. Barracuda Networks research finds 24% of orga.....»»
Examining networks in the dog brain provides further insights into mammalian evolution
A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in the cerebral cortex, was partly taken over by the lateral frontal lobes, which control problem-sol.....»»
Active Brownian particles have four distinct states of motion, researchers find
Active Brownian motion describes particles that can propel themselves forward while still being subjected to random Brownian motions as they are jostled around by their neighboring particles. Through a new analysis published in The European Physical.....»»
Week in review: Zyxel firewalls vulnerability, phishing campaign targets ChatGPT users
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networks This Help Net Security interview with Tiago Rodrigues, CEO.....»»
Twitter quits EU"s voluntary disinformation Code of Practice
Twitter has decided to withdraw from an agreement with the European Union to cut down misinformation on social networks, but it will soon have to face the same legal ramifications as everyone else.European flagsIn 2018 Twitter joined a list of tech c.....»»
Is The Flash really the ‘the greatest superhero movie ever’?
For months, we've been told The Flash is the greatest superhero movie ever from a random selection of celebrities, critics, and execs. But can we trust them?.....»»
Fresh perspectives needed to manage growing vulnerabilities
In its inaugural 2023 Offensive Security Vision Report, NetSPI unveils findings that highlight vulnerability trends across applications, cloud, and networks. Vulnerability patterns The report offers a look back — and forward — at some of the most.....»»
Study presents a new, highly efficient converter of quantum information carriers
Light is a key carrier of information. It enables high-speed data transmission around the world via fiber-optic telecommunication networks. This information-carrying capability can be extended to transmitting quantum information by encoding it in sin.....»»
Barracuda email security appliances hacked via zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868)
A vulnerability (CVE-2023-2868) in Barracuda Networks’ Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances has been exploited by attackers, the company has warned. About CVE-2023-2868 CVE-2023-2868 is a critical remote command injection vulnerability affec.....»»
This iOS shortcut lets you post to your Twitter and Mastodon accounts at the same time
We’ve seen a lot of alternatives to Twitter recently, and Mastodon is one of the most popular alternatives right now. However, keeping your accounts updated on both social networks is not so easy. To solve this, designer Parker Ortolani created Tw.....»»
NETSCOUT introduces visibility and instrumentation for threat detection in 4G and 5G networks
NETSCOUT has introduced Arbor Sightline Mobile and MobileStream to answer mobile network operators’ (MNO) need for scalable, real-time visibility, detection, and mitigation of threats that can impact the performance and availability of 4G/5G mobile.....»»
WithSecure releases Cloud Security Posture Management to identify insecure cloud configurations
WithSecure has released Cloud Security Posture Management, a new module for its WithSecure Elements security platform, that identifies insecure cloud configurations attackers use to compromise networks. It’s now become commonplace for organizat.....»»
How to use SFTP and rsync for file transfers in macOS
SFTP and rsync are two tools that can help you transfer files across networks and the web. Here's how to use them within macOS.You can use SFTP and rsync on a Mac to handle file transfers.The are many occasions on which you need to transfer files bet.....»»
Q&A: Researcher discusses a new model of nervous system form, function, and evolution
How does animal behavior emerge from networks of connected neurons? How are these incredible nervous systems and behaviors actually generated by evolution? Are there principles shared by all nervous systems or is evolution constantly innovating? What.....»»