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.....»»
Russia Piracy Takedowns Up By 100%, “Western Rightsholders to Blame”
Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor is reporting a huge increase in the amount of infringing content it either blocked or deleted in 2023. The finger of blame for the 100%+ uplift over figures reported in 2022 can be found pointing towards Western.....»»
Russian government says Apple paid $13 million antitrust fine over iOS App Store
Back in 2022, the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) in Russia accused Apple of anti-competitive practices when it comes to the iOS App Store. Last year, the regulator decided to fine the U.S. company 1.2 billion rubles (which was $17.4 million at t.....»»
Scientists warn missing Russian data causing Arctic climate blind spots
Loss of scientific data from Russia's Arctic monitoring stations following the invasion of Ukraine has worsened information gaps that could have serious implications for tracking and predicting climate change globally, researchers warned Monday......»»
Apple pays out nearly $13.7 million to Russia in anti-steering App Store lawsuit
Apple has paid Russia a fine of more than $13 million after the company was found guilty of anticompetitive practices regarding its App Store payment system.Apple pays out $13.7 million to Russia over App Store lawsuitThe fine is a result of an Octob.....»»
Microsoft network breached through password-spraying by Russia-state hackers
Senior execs' emails accessed in network breach that wasn't caught for 2 months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Russia-state hackers exploited a weak password to compromise Microsoft’s corporate network and accessed em.....»»
Astronomers investigate the properties of a peculiar cataclysmic variable
Astronomers from Turkey and Russia have performed optical observations of a magnetic cataclysmic variable known as SRGA J213151.5+491400. Results of the observational campaign, presented Jan. 11 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield important insights.....»»
Microsoft network breached through password-spraying by Russian-state hackers
Senior execs' emails accessed in network breach that wasn't caught for 2 months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Russia-state hackers exploited a weak password to compromise Microsoft’s corporate network and accessed em.....»»
$40 billion worth of crypto crime enabled by stablecoins since 2022
Stablecoins like Tether also used for scams and sanctions evasion. Enlarge (credit: Anjali Nair; Getty Images) Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable value like the US dollar, were created with the promise of b.....»»
Invasive ants selectively abandon toxic baits, evading our most effective eradication method
Invasive ants are economically costly and ecologically devastating, and most of our eradication attempts have failed. Now, researchers at the University of Buenos Aires and the University of Regensburg have discovered that these ants can evade the mo.....»»
Climate denialists find new ways to monetize disinformation on YouTube
Majority of climate-denial content posted now does not violate YouTube's policy. Enlarge (credit: PM Images | DigitalVision) Content creators have spent the past five years developing new tactics to evade YouTube's polic.....»»
Russia jails officer for buying wrong hardware to protect Crimean bridge from Ukrainian attack - TASS
Russia jails officer for buying wrong hardware to protect Crimean bridge from Ukrainian attack - TASS.....»»
With "God"s-eye view," secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine
With "God"s-eye view," secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine.....»»
Leaked German documents show leaders are preparing should Russia launch World War 3: reports
Leaked German documents show leaders are preparing should Russia launch World War 3: reports.....»»
Last flight of Russia’s downed A-50 AWACS plane — video
Last flight of Russia’s downed A-50 AWACS plane — video.....»»
Twin Galaxies, Billy Mitchell settle Donkey Kong score case before trial
Both sides faced potential sanctions after years of pre-trial maneuvering. Enlarge / Billy Mitchell (left) and Twin Galaxies owner Jace Hall (center) attend an event at the Arcade Expo 2015 in Banning, California. (credit: Datago.....»»
2 US Bradley fighting vehicles take out Russia"s top T-90 battle tank on Ukraine battlefield, video shows
2 US Bradley fighting vehicles take out Russia"s top T-90 battle tank on Ukraine battlefield, video shows.....»»
Russia"s Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
Russia"s Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war.....»»
Researchers explore farmers" response to high fertilizer prices
In 2022, fertilizer prices reached record high levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a financial strain on farmers as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium—elements found in most.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
Hackers employ nuanced tactics to evade detection
Threat actors evolved tactics, opting for a more nuanced approach that spread attacks across a broader timeframe to blend in with legitimate traffic and evade detection during peak holiday shopping times, according to Cequence Security. 2023 holiday.....»»