Russia May Use Cryptocurrencies To Evade US Sanctions
"The availability of non-bank financial trading in cryptocurrency may allow Russia to avoid the worst of the sanctions coming after their invasion of Ukraine this week," writes Slashdot reader 14erCleaner, sharing a non-paywalled link to the New York.....»»
Hackers backed by Russia and China are infecting SOHO routers like yours, FBI warns
Six years on, routers remain a favorite post for concealing malicious activities. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI and partners from 10 other countries are urging owners of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to check their gear.....»»
Russia"s space weapon: Anti-satellite systems are indiscriminate, posing a risk to everyone"s spacecraft
In a week where national security has taken center stage in Washington, the White House confirmed on Thursday that it had evidence that Russia was developing a space-based nuclear anti satellite weapon......»»
Racial disparities in the application of welfare sanctions in England
Ethnic minority claimants living in rural areas of England are more likely to face sanctions when claiming Jobseeker's Allowance compared to their white counterparts......»»
The Future of Binance Coin: Price Predictions and Trends
With the rise of cryptocurrencies, Binance Coin (BNB) has emerged as a prominent player in the digital asset space. As investors look to capitalize on its potential, it’s crucial to assess the future trajectory of BNB. Here’s a comprehens.....»»
"The future is fungal": New research finds that fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change
Spruce, pine, fir and other trees tower across the frigid swaths of land that span North America, northern Europe and Russia in a great ring around the world. These boreal forests constitute the largest land ecosystem and the northernmost forests on.....»»
Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Historically closed bidding processes have been linked to corruption. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space.....»»
Q&A: If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it
News of a possible Russian satellite-destroying, space-based nuclear weapon sent shock waves through Washington this week. Some officials responded with considerable alarm, while others insisted that such concern is—for the moment—an overreaction.....»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 flies for 300th time; an intriguing launch from Russia
Starship is fully stacked in South Texas for the rocket's third test flight. Enlarge / The upper stage for the first Ariane 6 flight vehicle is seen inside its factory in Bremen, Germany. The upper stage's hydrogen-fueled Vinci e.....»»
Apple and Meta"s latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone
Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.Credit: MetaThere's been a.....»»
Three terms sure to grab attention: Russia, nuclear, anti-satellite weapon
Intel circulating on Capitol Hill has to do with new Russian threat in space. Enlarge / President Vladimir Putin visiting the Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia in Korolyov, outside Moscow, on October 26, 2023. (credit:.....»»
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Russia's demand for Telegram's encryption keys breached users' right to privacy. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that enabling governments to access everyone's encrypted messag.....»»
Russia launches supply rocket to ISS
Russia on Thursday launched a supply rocket to the International Space Station, one of the rare Russia-US projects kept alive since Russia's offensive against Ukraine......»»
Musk’s X sold checkmarks to Hezbollah and other terrorist groups, report says
X (aka Twitter) accused of violating sanctions by taking payment from terrorists. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) A watchdog group's investigation found that terrorist group Hezbollah and other US-sanctioned e.....»»
How Russian banks use trojan horse apps to stay in Apple"s App Store
Sanctioned banks in Russia are getting around Apple's App Store Review process to stay in the App Store. Here's how they're doing it.How the trojan app appears to the West [left] and to Russian users [right] (X/@uwukko)Apple does what it can to stay.....»»
Electric Scooters Statistics 2024 By Market Share, Segment, Investors and Demographics
Introduction Electric Scooters Statistics: The demand for electric scooters […] Introduction Electric Scooters Statistics: The demand for electric scooters has increased since 2018. Still, after the Russia-Ukraine war, the market boom.....»»
Data study helps explain underpinnings of Russia"s invasion and Ukraine"s resilience
AidData, the international development research lab based at William & Mary's Global Research Institute, have done an exhaustive study of Russia's attempts to use media, money and partnerships with sympathetic civic groups to advance its interests in.....»»
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted the global wheat market
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused an immediate disruption in the global wheat market, with serious implications for food prices and global food security. Wheat is a staple commodity in many countries and one of the most extensively.....»»
A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, Russia's space agency Roscosmos reported Sunday......»»
Strong European backing for Ukraine leaves "little space" for exploitation of pro-Russian politics, study shows
Strong support for Ukraine means there is "little space" for European politicians to exploit pro-Russia foreign policy messages, a new study shows. Researchers have found widespread backing for Ukraine across the continent, and for policies that help.....»»
Russian hackers breached Microsoft, HPE corporate maliboxes
Cozy Bear (aka Midnight Blizzard, aka APT29) has been busy hacking and spying on big tech companies: both Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have recently disclosed successful attack campaigns by the Russia-affiliated APT group. The Micro.....»»