Targeted interventions to contain pandemics, minimize societal disruption
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to more than 218 million infections and over 4.5 million deaths as of Sept. 3, 2021. Nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), such as case isolation, quarantining contacts, and the complete lockdown of entire countries, w.....»»
Hundreds of orgs targeted with emails aimed at stealing NTLM authentication hashes
A threat actor specializing in establishing initial access to target organizations’ computer systems and networks is using booby-trapped email attachments to steal employees’ NTLM hashes. Why are they after NTLM hashes? NT LAN Manager (NT.....»»
How psychology can help people live more climate-friendly lives—lessons from around the world
Quick and easy interventions that inspire people to take direct climate action are the holy grail. Behavioral scientists and policymakers are keen to learn which small steps can make the biggest difference. One of the largest experiments ever conduct.....»»
New literacy research can help improve learning outcomes and fight global poverty
A new study by a team of University of Notre Dame researchers makes a significant contribution to understanding the factors that influence how young elementary school students respond to reading interventions in fragile and low-income contexts......»»
X quietly revived anti-misgendering policy that Musk dropped last year
GLAAD pushes to close loopholes allowing targeted misgendering of celebrities. Enlarge (credit: paul mansfield photography | Moment) Last April, Twitter quietly edited its abuse and harassment policy to no longer explici.....»»
ALPHV/BlackCat threatens to leak data stolen in Change Healthcare cyberattack
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that targeted Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), causing disruption to the Change Healthcare platform and affecting pharmacy transactions across the US......»»
SpaceX reschedules this week’s Crew-8 launch to the space station
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for Crew-8's flight to the International Space Station in a launch targeted for Saturday night......»»
Blocking fertilization of parasite-causing malaria opens new doors in eradication efforts
More than 400 people develop malaria every minute, and it can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated at the first sign of symptoms. Eliminating the disease will require interventions that stop the transmission of the parasite from mosquitoes to humans.....»»
Maybe, just maybe, Boeing’s Starliner will finally fly astronauts this spring
The first launch of astronauts on Boeing's Starliner capsule is targeted for April 22. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner crew module for the upcoming Crew Flight Test was mated with the spacecraft's service module last year in Florida.....»»
What the climate movement gets wrong about disruption
The 1963 Civil Rights victory in Birmingham, Alabama paved the way for the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In their latest article, published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, UMass Amherst Associate Professor of History Kevin Young and Yale U.....»»
How to watch SpaceX launch Crew-8 to the space station this week
NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for Crew-8's flight to the International Space Station in a launch targeted for Thursday night......»»
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeted mutagenesis of inulin biosynthesis in rubber dandelion
Researchers have leveraged the power of the CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing system to enhance natural rubber production in rubber dandelion (Taraxacum kok-saghyz). The CRISPR system's efficiency and precision offer a promising avenue to address challenges.....»»
New technique developed for targeted protein degradation
A new study published in Nature Communications from researchers at Karolinska Institutet solves a long-standing problem by establishing a system that allows site-specific protein degradation within mitochondria, the cellular hubs for energy productio.....»»
Pentera collaborates with SpyCloud to reduce dwell time of compromised credentials
Pentera announced an integration with SpyCloud to automate the discovery and validation of compromised identities. Pentera uses exposure intelligence data to identify exploitable identities and facilitates targeted remediation to proactively reduce r.....»»
The FBI is more preoccupied than ever with Chinese malware
FBI Director Christopher Wray cited the disruption of Volt Typhoon as a recent success in protecting American Infrastructure......»»
Disinformation threatens global elections: How to fight back
With over half the world's population heading to the polls in 2024, disinformation season is upon us—and the warnings are dire. The World Economic Forum declared misinformation a top societal threat over the next two years and major news organizati.....»»
2025 iPhone SE 4 to use OLED screen from iPhone 13 – report
The 2025 iPhone SE 4 will see Apple’s entry-level model get an upgrade to an OLED screen, over the LCD one used on all models to date, according to a new supply-chain report. It says Apple is seeking to minimize the cost of the upgrade by re-usi.....»»
Nanomedicine paves the way for new treatments for spinal cord injury
In a study published in Advanced Materials, researchers have demonstrated that an innovative nano-vector (nanogel), which they developed, is able to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs in a targeted manner into glial cells actively involved in the evolut.....»»
Ongoing campaign compromises senior execs’ Azure accounts, locks them using MFA
The wide range of employee roles targeted indicates attacker's multifaceted approach. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hundreds of Microsoft Azure accounts, some belonging to senior executives, are being targeted by unknow.....»»
Visa extends its digital wallet capabilities to minimize the risk of fraud
Visa announced extended digital wallet capabilities within Visa Commercial Pay, a suite of B2B payment solutions built in partnership with Conferma Pay to revolutionize how businesses manage transactions globally. The innovation enables financial ins.....»»
Cybersecurity teams recognized as key enablers of business goals
97% of office workers across the UK and US trust their cybersecurity team’s ability to prevent or minimize damage from cyberattacks, according to CybSafe. The study examining attitudes towards cybersecurity teams within organizations has uncovered.....»»