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.....»»
Ransomware group exploits Citrix NetScaler systems for initial access
A known threat actor specializing in ransomware attacks is believed to be behind a recent campaign that targeted unpatched internet-facing Citrix NetScaler systems to serve as an initial foothold into enterprise networks. “Our data indicates st.....»»
COVID pandemic led to positive changes in dating culture in young adults, researcher finds
The COVID-19 pandemic provided young adults with a positive respite from societal pressure, a Northeastern study says, giving young women a greater sense of independence and demonstrating possible healthier and more inclusive dating scripts. The stud.....»»
Insights from past warming: Enhanced temperature seasonality in China during the mid-Holocene
Against the background of global warming, the temperature seasonality has changed obviously at global and regional scales, which has exerted significant ecological and societal impacts. As a populous country highly sensitive to climate change, China.....»»
Large US tech companies face new EU rules
The world's largest tech companies must comply with a sweeping new European law starting Friday that affects everything from social media moderation to targeted advertising and counterfeit goods in e-commerce......»»
Unintended consequences: Terror attacks cause long-term acceptance of targeted communities
Violent actions intended to provoke opposition to particular communities may paradoxically lead to lasting acceptance, according to a study. On March 15, 2019, a far-right extremist killed 51 Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand. Immediately followin.....»»
The Case Against AI Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
The hubris and determination of tech leaders to control society is threatening our individual, societal, and business autonomy. I cringe at being called “Mother of the Cloud,” but having been part of the development and.....»»
Kia speeds up patch for easy-to-steal cars
Kia held an event in Atlanta to help vehicle owners safeguard their vehicles, which have been targeted by thieves because they are easy to hotwire and steal......»»
LinkedIn users targeted in account hijacking campaign
LinkedIn users are being targeted in an ongoing account hijacking campaign, are getting locked out of their accounts; the hacked accounts are held for ransom. Users discussing their compromised LinkedIn accounts. (Source: Cyberint) The LinkedIn accou.....»»
Researchers develop versatile and low-cost technology for targeted long-read RNA sequencing
In a development that could accelerate the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a versatile and low-cost technology for targeted sequencing of full-length RNA molecules......»»
Protecting boreal plant species is a critical part of reconciliation efforts
Labrador Tea, fireweed, chokecherry and raspberry are some of the boreal plants that are classified as weeds by the Canadian Weed Science Society. These plants are targeted with herbicide by logging companies across the Canadian boreal forest......»»
Mosquito hearing could be targeted by insecticides
Specific receptors in the ears of mosquitoes have been revealed to modulate their hearing, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and University of Oldenburg......»»
Tackling loneliness requires a new approach that addresses societal inequalities
A review into loneliness inequalities conducted by some of the U.K.'s leading scholars in the field has highlighted key social and societal factors that lead to loneliness inequalities......»»
Hackers are targeting top executives to steal their work logins
Your login details are being targeted, especially Microsoft 365, even though you’re using MFA.....»»
eSentire releases MDR Agent to reduce costs and risk of business disruption for SMBs
eSentire has expanded its proprietary software and services portfolio with the introduction of its new MDR Agent. The eSentire Agent is the latest innovation of the firm’s SaaS-based Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platform, developed spe.....»»
Researchers tout Battery Sleuth technology as disruption in vehicle security
Battery Sleuth is the researchers' answer to what they describe as an "arms race" of vehicle security between automakers and hackers......»»
Budget constraints threaten cybersecurity in government bodies
Government organizations are attractive targets for threat actors whose motivations may be geopolitical, financial, or disruption, according to BlackBerry. Because threat actors may include private individuals, small groups, or state-sponsored APT gr.....»»
Datadog Intelligent Test Runner helps organizations allocate their cloud expenses
Datadog introduces the Intelligent Test Runner, helping development teams save time, minimize failures and optimize costs. Traditional testing solutions run the entirety of a test suite against every code change, regardless of how small and isolated.....»»
European wind-mapping satellite returned safely to Earth
A European wind-mapping satellite has returned successfully to Earth following a delicate assisted return designed to minimize damage from flying debris, the European Space Agency said on Saturday......»»
New phishing campaign targets Twitter Blue users amid X rebrand confusion
Twitter Blue subscribers are being targeted with fake migration service amid company rebrand to X......»»
Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It’s complicated.
There's strong ideological segregation, but proposed interventions didn't change attitudes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Over the last several years, there have been growing concerns about the influence.....»»