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The threat from Thwaites: The retreat of Antarctica"s riskiest glacier

Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is retreating rapidly as a warming ocean slowly erases its ice from below, leading to a faster flow, more fracturing and a threat of collapse, according to an international team of scientists. The glacier currently contr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 15th, 2021

Ancient Antarctic microorganisms are aggressive predators

In Antarctica there is a small lake, called Deep Lake, that is so salty it remains ice-free all year round despite temperatures as low as -20°C in winter. Archaea, a unique type of single-celled microorganism, thrive in this bitterly cold environmen.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

3D terrestrial laser scanner assists in reconstructing glacier"s mass balance sequence

Complex topography of glacier surfaces under accelerating global warming presents unprecedented challenges to traditional methods of glaciological observation due to intense fragmentation and differential melting......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Health-threat "forever chemicals" removed from water with 3D-printed ceramic ink

Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming 'forever chemicals' from water—using 3D printing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Nucleus Vulnerability Intelligence Platform enhances threat assessment and remediation speed

Nucleus Security has launched its Nucleus Vulnerability Intelligence Platform. Platform enables enterprises to aggregate, analyze, and act on insights from government, open-source, and premium threat intelligence feeds while reducing manual effort, a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Wing Security unveils custom SaaS Threat Intelligence for direct dashboard integration

Wing Security launched its new tailored SaaS Threat Intelligence, providing organizations with personalized detection and response capabilities directly integrated into their SaaS security dashboard. The threat intelligence feature delivers timely, p.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Threat intelligence: A blessing and a curse?

Access to timely and accurate threat intelligence is now core to security operations for many organizations. Today, it seems that security teams are blessed with an abundance of data and intelligence feeds to choose from. However, selecting the right.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Underwater mapping reveals new insights into melting of Antarctica"s ice shelves

An international research team—including scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA)—deployed an unmanned submersible beneath the Dotson Ice Shelf in West Antarctica. The underwater vehicle, "Ran," was programmed to dive into the cavity.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

SMS Stealer malware targeting Android users: Over 105,000 samples identified

Zimperium’s zLabs team has uncovered a new and widespread threat dubbed SMS Stealer. Detected during routine malware analysis, this malicious software has been found in over 105,000 samples, affecting more than 600 global brands. SMS Stealer.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

In defense of midges

As summer arrives, many people are escaping to the remote and tranquil corners of the UK for their holidays. However, in certain parts of the country, your peaceful retreat often comes with a familiar guest in the form of midges, tiny insects that ga.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Proficio launches ProBAS service to help organizations better prepare and respond to cyber attacks

Proficio has announced the roll out of its ProBAS Breach and Attack Simulation service. By rigorously testing an organization’s security defenses, ProBAS ensures they can prevent compromise events and detect attacks throughout the entire threat det.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Cohesity unveils enhanced GenAI capabilities for faster threat detection and recovery

Cohesity extended its first-mover advantage in GenAI detection and recovery capabilities with the addition of significant new enhancements to the Cohesity Data Cloud. These improvements allow customers to use Cohesity’s built-in AI capabilities to.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Study reveals impact of concern about misinformation on Americans" media consumption habits

Most Americans are aware of fake news and misinformation. In a new study, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own politica.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel

Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Adaptive Shield unveils ITDR platform for SaaS

Adaptive Shield has unveiled its Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) platform for SaaS environments. The recent Snowflake breach served as a wake-up call for the SaaS industry. On May 27, a threat group announced the sale of 560 million stole.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

iPhone’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature ‘literally saved their lives,’ rescue team says after wildfire left hikers stranded

A group of stranded hikers in British Columbia is crediting Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite feature for allowing them to call for help. As reported by the CBC, the hikers were stranded on a glacier after wildfires began to approach them—and t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

eBook: 20 tips for secure cloud migration

More organizations rely on cloud platforms to reap the benefits of scalability, flexibility, availability, and reduced costs. However, cloud environments come with security challenges and vulnerabilities. The Thales 2020 Data Threat Report indicates.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Enhancing threat detection for GenAI workloads with cloud attack emulation

Cloud GenAI workloads inherit pre-existing cloud security challenges, and security teams must proactively evolve innovative security countermeasures, including threat detection mechanisms. Traditional cloud threat detection Threat detection systems a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Exploring cadmium-induced alterations in the expression profile of microRNAs

Cadmium (Cd), a toxic heavy metal, has been identified as a significant environmental pollutant due to its widespread industrial use and persistence in the environment. Chronic exposure to Cd poses a considerable threat to human health, as it accumul.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say

Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024