UK could be held to ransom by ‘catastrophic’ cyberattacks
Lords and MPs are warning that the UK government isn't doing enough to protect the nation from cyber threats.....»»
Detroit Auto Show will return to former January slot
Detroit Auto Show will return to former January slot after being held in September the past two years......»»
Brazilian semi-arid biome could lose over 90% of mammal species by 2060
The foreseeable effects of climate change on the Caatinga, the semi-arid shrubland and thorn forest biome in Brazil's Northeast region, will be catastrophic for most terrestrial mammal species that live there......»»
Psychoactive psilocybin"s evolution in magic mushrooms
Psilocybe fungi, known colloquially as "magic mushrooms," have held deep significance in Indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica for centuries. They captured the wider world's attention as a psychedelic staple in the 60s and 70s. Now, these infamous organ.....»»
Here’s how much faster T-Mobile is than Verizon and AT&T, says latest report
Opensignal has released its latest in-depth report on the overall mobile experience and 5G performance of the major US carriers. Through the end of 2023, T-Mobile has held onto its sizeable lead for metrics like download and upload speed and 5G avai.....»»
Rabbit R1 is the latest AI hand-held that wants to kill the iPhone
The Humane Ai Pin has some competition in trying to replace the iPhone, with Rabbit's R1 a $200 handheld that wants to use AI to change the way users interact with apps.Rabbit R1Introduced at CES 2024, Rabbit's first hardware release is the R1, a com.....»»
Apple"s holiday quarter earnings call & report scheduled for February 1
Apple has officially announced that its first quarter 2024 earnings call, covering the holiday period, will be held February 1, 2024.Apple ParkThe holiday quarter is Apple's most lucrative, with new iPhone sales amplified by the gift-giving season. T.....»»
Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention
The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitiv.....»»
Consumers prepared to ditch brands after cybersecurity issues
In 2023, businesses have been hit with 800,000 cyberattacks, over 60,000 of which were DDoS attacks and 4,000 falling victim to ransomware, according to Vercara. The research found that consumers hold nuanced perceptions regarding cybersecurity incid.....»»
Face to face with sun-eclipsing Proba-3
Through exquisite, millimeter-scale, formation flying, the dual satellites making up ESA's Proba-3 will accomplish what was previously a space mission impossible: Cast a precisely held shadow from one platform to the other, in the process blocking ou.....»»
Barracuda fixes new ESG zero-day exploited by Chinese hackers
Reported Chinese cybercriminals uncover zero-days in Barracuda ESGs, and utilize flaws in cyberattacks......»»
Freed hostage recalls fight to save children, fears for women still held in Gaza
Freed hostage recalls fight to save children, fears for women still held in Gaza.....»»
5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024
In 2023, cyberattacks surged both in terms of frequency and sophistication. The proliferation of cutting-edge hacking tools and technologies – now more accessible than ever thanks to advances in generative AI – created an environment conducive fo.....»»
Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are officially banned from being sold in the United States. This comes after the ITC ruled that the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor infringes on two patents held by medical device company Masimo......»»
Former Lincoln marketing boss Doug Gilmour switches careers, becomes Ford dealer
Over the last 13 years, Gilmour held several positions at Ford Motor Co., in customer service and sales, including leading Lincoln's nationwide incentive programs and approving dealership buy-sells......»»
86% of cyberattacks are delivered over encrypted channels
Threats over HTTPS grew by 24% from 2022, underscoring the sophisticated nature of cybercriminal tactics that target encrypted channels, according to Zscaler. For the second year in a row, manufacturing was the industry most commonly targeted, with e.....»»
Supply chain emerges as major vector in escalating automotive cyberattacks
In this Help Net Security video, Jay Yaneza, Cybersecurity Architect at VicOne, discusses how, in the first half of the year, cyberattacks on the automotive sector caused losses exceeding $11 billion. These attacks mainly targeted automotive supplier.....»»
2023 Apple Watch models could yet remain on sale – four potential solutions
We yesterday revealed the shock news that 2023 Apple Watch models would be withdrawn from sale before the holidays, following an earlier ruling that the devices infringe on patents held by health tech company Masimo. However, just because Apple ha.....»»
New nuclear deflection simulations advance planetary defense against asteroid threats
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a modeling tool for assessing the potential use of a nuclear device to defend the planet against catastrophic asteroid impacts......»»
Study unveils hidden driver of economic volatility: Central bank discretion
In the last article of his prolific career, the late Marvin Goodfriend, who held the Allan H. Meltzer Professorship of Political Economy at Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business and was a lifelong student of inflation and central bank policy, i.....»»
Five major outcomes from the latest UN climate summit
The latest UN climate summit, COP28, was always going to be controversial. It was held in a state whose economy is heavily dependent on oil and gas—the United Arab Emirates. The summit president, Sultan Al Jaber, remains head of the Abu Dhabi Natio.....»»