Scams targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts are getting more prevalent
Crypto giveaway scams have evolved into an illicit market segment with multiple services that aim to facilitate fraudulent operations. The growth of fake crypto giveaways can be explained by a significantly enhanced arsenal and availability of tools.....»»
Stock market forces shown to drive cryptocurrency returns
Having examined the impact of various factors on cryptocurrency returns, HSE economists found that fluctuations in cryptocurrency prices can be better explained by equity market risks than by factors specific to the crypto market, suggesting greater.....»»
New targeting opportunities discovered against canine distemper virus
The highly contagious canine distemper virus is dangerous to dogs and wild life animals. It is also closely related to the equally highly contagious measles virus. Researchers at the University of Bern and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ha.....»»
New OLED material breakthrough could mean cheaper OLED TVs
OLED TVs are a go-to for enthusiasts, but prices remain stubbornly high. Research coming out of a Korean university suggests that situation could be changing......»»
NatWest limits cryptocurrency transfers over scam fears
Customers will be able to transfer a maximum of £1,000 a day and up to £5,000 per month......»»
North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor
Campaign uses carefully crafted LinkedIn accounts that mimic legit people. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Threat actors connected to the North Korean government have been targeting security researchers in a hacking campa.....»»
This dangerous Windows ransomware is now going after Linux networks too
IceFire spotted targeting Linux devices as researchers warn of a growing trend......»»
Internet crime in 2022: Over $3 billion lost to investment scammers
“In 2022, investment scam losses were the most (common or dollar amount) scheme reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3),” the FBI shared in its 2022 Internet Crime Report. This category includes crypto-investment scams such.....»»
This "Wi-Fi 7 cryptomining router" is just an elaborate scam
Someone's impersonating TP-Link, and trying to trick victims into buying a Wi-Fi router/cryptocurrency miner......»»
Raspberry Pi Announces New Global Shutter Camera Module
Raspberry Pi has just announced a new camera module for machine vision enthusiasts and folks wanting a little more quality in motion photography. This unit boasts a global shutter. For those that don’t know what a global shutter is or why it m.....»»
Inadequate patches and advisories increase cyber risk
Trend Micro’s overall threat detections increased by 55%, and the number of blocked malicious files surged by 242% due to indiscriminate targeting by threat actors who went after both consumers and organizations in all sectors. Trends for 2022.....»»
TikTok ban edges closer with bipartisan RESTRICT bill
US Senators hope to provide the Commerce Department the ability to ban TikTok with a carefully worded bill that avoids targeting TikTok directly.TikTok faces a US banThe new bill has bipartisan support and is lengthily named the "Restricting the Emer.....»»
Thousands scammed by AI voices mimicking loved ones in emergencies
In 2022, $11 million was stolen through thousands of impostor phone scams. Enlarge (credit: ArtemisDiana | iStock / Getty Images Plus) AI models designed to closely simulate a person’s voice are making it easier for ba.....»»
Best Adult Web Hosting Providers You Can Surely Trust
Despite what you might thing, adult web hosting is not just about porn or graphic content. Sites that host content targeting people 18 or 21 years or older (depending on where you live) often require web hosts that allow adult content. This might inv.....»»
"Surgical" shark-killing orcas fascinate off South Africa
Scores of disembowelled sharks have washed up on a South African beach putting the spotlight on a pair of shark-hunting killer whales whose behaviour has fascinated scientists and wildlife enthusiasts......»»
How The Last of Us re-created a 2003 arcade with the help of true enthusiasts
"We're stupidly proud of this. All of it." Enlarge / It took a lot of work for Ellie and Riley to play Mortal Kombat II in The Last of Us—and somehow just as much work, if not more, to be able to film it. (credit: HBO).....»»
Attackers increasingly using transfer.sh to host malicious code
For many years now, unsecured internet-facing Redis servers have been steadily getting co-opted by criminals to mine cryptocurrency, so the latest cryptojacking campaign spotted by Cado Labs researcher cannot be considered news. But one its elements.....»»
Targeting wealth managers would cripple Russia"s oligarchs, claims new study
From astronomical sums of money to opulent superyachts and lavish villas, the assets of the oligarchs providing the political and financial backing for Russian president Vladimir Putin's military ambitions have been publicly and fervently seized by W.....»»
Jabra unveils new speakerphones targeting hybrid workers
Jabra now has a new range of speakerphones with portability in mind for the hybrid worker......»»
NASA and SpaceX target new Crew-6 launch date after scrubbed effort
After NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the Crew-6 launch just a couple of minutes before lift-off on Monday, officials are now targeting Thursday for the next attempt......»»
Expert strategies for defending against multilingual email-based attacks
BEC (Business Email Compromise) attacks have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with cybercriminals using a variety of tactics to gain access to sensitive information and steal money from businesses. While many people may assume that thes.....»»