Understand the fine print of your cyber insurance policies
A significant gap is emerging between insurance providers, as organizations skip the fine print and seek affordable and comprehensive coverage, potentially putting them in a tough place when they need to use this safety net, according to a Delinea re.....»»
T-Mobile fined $60M for data breaches, the largest fine of its type
T-Mobile has been fined $60M for failing to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, and for further failing to report the breach. Unusually, the fine was levied by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS), and is the largest fi.....»»
Scientist performs the first nonlinear study of black hole mimickers
In recent research, a scientist from Princeton University has performed the first nonlinear study of the merger of a black hole mimicker, aiming to understand the nature of gravitational wave signals emitted by these objects, which could potentially.....»»
Current attacks, targets, and other threat landscape trends
In this Help Net Security video, Kendall McKay, Strategic Lead, Cyber Threat Intelligence at Cisco Talos, discusses the trends that Cisco Talos incident response observed in incident response engagements from Q2 2024, which covers April to June. Whil.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 14, 2024
Cloud Security Specialist EPAM Systems | Chile | Remote – View job details As a Cloud Security Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining security policies and assisting in the implementation and automation of se.....»»
A water tracer tool to understand the role of lateral flow in hydrologic simulations
Lateral water movement from ridges to valleys plays a key role in organizing water and energy at the watershed scale. But it has long been neglected in traditional land models......»»
NASA chief to scientists on budget cuts: “I feel your pain”
"I can't go and print the dollars." Enlarge / Administrator Bill Nelson delivering remarks and answering questions from the media at the OFT-2 prelaunch press conference. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Ars Technica recently h.....»»
12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 7 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another iPhone model right now o.....»»
Australian gold mining company hit with ransomware
Australian gold mining firm Evolution Mining has announced on Monday that it became aware on 8 August 2024 of a ransomware attack impacting its IT systems, and has been working with its external cyber forensic experts to investigate the incident. .....»»
A new approach to fine-tuning quantum materials
Quantum materials—those with electronic properties that are governed by the principles of quantum mechanics, such as correlation and entanglement—can exhibit exotic behaviors under certain conditions, such as the ability to transmit electricity w.....»»
How CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs view cyber risks differently
C-suite executives face a unique challenge: aligning their priorities between driving technological innovation and ensuring business resilience while managing ever-evolving cyber threats from criminals adept at exploiting the latest technologies, acc.....»»
74% of ransomware victims were attacked multiple times in a year
An alarming trend toward multiple, sometimes simultaneous cyber attacks forces business leaders to re-evaluate their cyber resilience strategies to address common points of failure, including inadequate identity system backup and recovery practices,.....»»
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore it
If you haven't heard much about the Galaxy Watch 7 I understand, but I want to change that because it doesn't deserve to be ignored......»»
Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service lower barriers for cybercriminals
The sophistication of cyber threats has escalated dramatically, with malicious actors’ deploying advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to exploit vulnerabilities and evade detection, according to Darktrace. Subscription-based tools su.....»»
Apple announces new fee structure for apps in the EU that link out to the web for purchases
Following the EU ruling in June that said Apple’s App Store anti-steering policies are officially in breach of the Digital Markets Act, Apple is announcing changes. Specifically, these changes address the rules around app developers linking out to.....»»
New membrane technology could lead to more effective and efficient water purification systems
A team of NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) researchers has developed a novel approach that utilizes microwave technology to more easily synthesize and fine-tune a new type of membrane which effectively purifies water from a wide range of contaminants......»»
Non-biting midges help us understand how to protect Lake Balaton
What was Lake Balaton like in its natural state, and when did it change? Can its near-natural condition still be restored? These are the questions the researchers from ELTE Science Faculty's Paleoenvironment and Climate Change Research Group sought t.....»»
New study is helping to understand and achieve species elements in the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Experts provide clarity on key terms for urgent species recovery actions to support the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework......»»
Download: CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1
Version 8.1 of the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) is an iterative update to version 8.0. It offers prescriptive, prioritized, and simplified cybersecurity best practices that provide a clear path to improve your organization’s cyber.....»»
Science is Solving Iceland"s Dangerous Volcanic Mystery
We take you down below Iceland's erupting surface with the researchers who are trying to understand what's going to happen next......»»
Study quantifies air pollution for NYC subway commuters: Disparities found
New York City subway commuters who are economically disadvantaged or belong to racial minority groups have the highest exposure to fine particulate matter during their commutes, according to a new study published August 7, 2024 in the open-access jou.....»»