Trickbot Strikes Back
A notorious group of cybercriminals whose operations were almost totally dismantled last year seems to be back in business -- in yet another example of the seemingly intractable nature of cybercrime. Gizmodo reports: The Russian-speaking group known.....»»
Crime blotter: iPhone thefts at Disney World, Ohio Apple Store update
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a police update on an Ohio Apple Store theft, Find My iPhone catches criminals, and the "Phantom Pooper" strikes.Apple Store at The GreeneThe latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at the world of Appl.....»»
How rising household debt could slow UK labor strikes this year
After decades of declining real wages and deteriorating working conditions, strike activity has spiked over the last year, particularly in the United Kingdom. From nurses and teachers to railway and postal workers, employees are demanding wage increa.....»»
Stellantis strikes nickel sulphate supply deal with Terrafame
Finnish company Terrafame will supply the nickel sulphate for Stellantis’s EV battery needs......»»
Samsung strikes LTAs for TV panels with AUO, CSOT, HKC
Samsung has struck LTAs for the supply of TV panels with AU Optronics (AUO), China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) and HKC, according to industry sources......»»
Scientists use powerful lasers to divert lightning bolts
Using lasers to divert potentially damaging lightning strikes may sound like science fiction, but some clever folks in Switzerland have apparently done it......»»
Lasers used to guide lightning strikes to a safe target
Lightning strikes flow along laser's path for tens of meters. Enlarge / The laser beam passes near the lightning rod on the Säntis Tower. (credit: TRUMPF/Martin Stollberg ) Lightning rods protect buildings by providing.....»»
The Quest to Defuse Guyana’s Carbon Bomb
A former BP lawyer is going up against Exxon—and her own country—in a bid to stop offshore oil drilling before disaster strikes......»»
Comet impacts could bring ingredients for life to Europa"s ocean
Comet strikes on Jupiter's moon Europa could help transport critical ingredients for life found on the moon's surface to its hidden ocean of liquid water—even if the impacts don't punch completely through the moon's icy shell......»»
Germicidal UV lamps: A trade-off between disinfection and air quality
When winter chill strikes, people stay indoors more often, giving airborne pathogens—such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza—prime opportunities to spread. Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lamps can help disinfect circulating air, but their UVC wavelengths.....»»
Apple iPhone 13 review: the iPhone for the masses
The iPhone 13 strikes a great balance between performance and price, even if it isn't the most premium option......»»
Enhancing earthquake detection from orbit
When a major earthquake strikes, nearby seismometers can inform rapid alerts to residents and emergency services that potentially hazardous shaking or tsunamis may be headed their way. However, local seismometer measurements are not sufficient to det.....»»
UK strikes digital trade deal with Ukraine
The agreement is expected to improve cooperation on cyber security, AI and new technologies......»»
Physicists strike gold, solving 50-year lightning mystery
The chances of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, but those odds shortened considerably this month when more than 4.2 million lightning strikes were recorded in every Australian state and territory over the weekend of 12-13 Nov.....»»
Cyber-mercenary group Bahamut strikes again via fake Android VPN apps
The Bahamut ATP is thought to be a service for hire, targeting entities in the Middle East and South Asia since 2016 via fake VPN apps......»»
COP27 summit strikes historic deal to fund climate damages
A fraught UN climate summit wrapped up Sunday with a landmark deal on funding to help vulnerable countries cope with devastating impacts of global warming—but also anger over a failure to push further ambition on cutting emissions......»»
NASA Webb micrometeoroid mitigation update
Micrometeoroid strikes are an unavoidable aspect of operating any spacecraft. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope was engineered to withstand continual bombardment from these dust-sized particles moving at extreme velocities, to continue to generate gr.....»»
How to get gold camos in Modern Warfare II
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of your enemy quite like a glistening golden gun. Here's how to unlock the iconic camo in Modern Warfare II multiplayer......»»
Public views drone strikes with other countries" support as most legitimate
As the military use of aerial drones in Ukraine and other global battlefields increases, a first-of-its kind survey reveals that Americans consider tactical strikes, used with the consent of other nations, to be the most morally legitimate or appropr.....»»
Epic strikes back at Apple’s iOS “security” defense in appeals court
Is the iOS "walled garden" a security feature, or just an "excuse" to rake in profits? Enlarge / An exhibit from the district court case arguing that Apple's "walled garden" was an attempt to juice profits. (credit: Apple vs. Epi.....»»
Climate change strikes: Lightning patterns change with global warming
New research has shown climate change could alter lightning patterns across Europe......»»