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US Agencies Say Russian Hackers Compromised Defense Contractors

Hackers backed by the Russian government have breached the networks of multiple US defense contractors in a sustained campaign that has revealed sensitive information about US weapons-development communications infrastructure, the federal government.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotFeb 17th, 2022

One-third of Ukrainians would give up land for peace—but it"s not as simple as that

According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and prese.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

NASA smacked a spacecraft into an asteroid—and learned details about its 12-million-year history

NASA's DART mission—Double Asteroid Redirection Test—was humanity's first real-world planetary defense mission......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated 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

Microsoft: DDoS defense error amplified attack on Azure, leading to outage

A DDoS attack that started on Tuesday has made a number of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services temporarily inaccessible, the company has confirmed. Microsoft’s mitigation statement on the Azure status history page Microsoft Azure, 365 ou.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

With a landmark launch, the Pentagon is finally free of Russian rocket engines

It's been a decade-long effort to end the US military's reliance on the RD-180 engine. Enlarge / Liftoff of ULA's Atlas V rocket on the US Space Force's USSF-51 mission. (credit: United Launch Alliance) United Launch All.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin

Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attac.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Hackers can now even use your PC’s HDMI cable to steal data

Hackers have found a new use for AI to get their hands on critical data using leaked electromagnetic radiation fro your HDMI cable......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

"Russian doll" packaging could boost drug delivery

New technology, which is in the early stages of development, has the potential to significantly enhance the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of drugs and vaccines......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

As California seeks to curb groundwater declines, farmers in one county fight back in court

With long-term declines in groundwater levels putting thousands of domestic wells at risk and causing the ground to sink in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, state regulators are moving forward with efforts to force local agencies to take stronger ste.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Apple in talks to bring ad-supported Apple TV+ option to UK, US

Apple has long been rumored to be in talks with various ad agencies in an effort to bring some level of advertising to its Apple TV+ service. While the service remains ad-free currently, this could be changing — at least in the UK.An ad-supported.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 28th, 2024

CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news

CrowdStrike announces that hackers claim to have some of the company's sensitive information on the hackers it tracks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Craxel Black Forest Reaper boosts cyber defense for organizations

Craxel launched integrated cyber defense platform, Black Forest Reaper. Designed to revolutionize cyber defense capabilities for the world’s largest cyber threat hunting enterprises, including U.S. government federal civilian agencies, the Depa.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

The changes in the cyber threat landscape in the last 12 months

When it comes to the cyber threat landscape, change is the only constant: the inevitable interplay between cybercriminals and law enforcement agencies makes it inevitable. Europol’s recently released Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Security Bite: North Korean hackers impersonate job recruiters to target Mac users with updated BeaverTail malware

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Firms hit by huge IT outage warned to be wary of scammers

Firms impacted by the recent global IT outage are being warned to be wary of scammers and hackers looking to take advantage of the situation......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Introducing Ramses, ESA"s 2029 mission to asteroid Apophis

Thirty years ago, on 16 July 1994, astronomers watched in awe as the first of many pieces of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet slammed into Jupiter with incredible force. The event sparked intense interest in the field of planetary defense as people asked:.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Sustainable irrigation critical to recovery of Ukrainian farms, a major global exporter of grain and oilseeds

By the middle of the century, three-quarters of Ukrainian croplands—a critical source of the world's grain and oilseeds—will experience water shortages due to the combination of climate change and infrastructural damage caused by the Russian inva.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

What Supreme Court"s overturning of Chevron deference means for auto industry regulation

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference limits the authority of federal agencies, but past legal challenges and compromises with industry make automotive regulators uniquely positioned to survive further judicial challenges......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership

Cyber threats are advancing quickly in size and sophistication, largely because of the rapid evolution of technology, increasing sophistication of cyber attackers, and the expansion of attack surfaces through interconnected systems and devices, accor.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Long COVID rates have declined, especially among the vaccinated, study finds

In large study, rates of long COVID fell from 10% to 3.5% for the vaccinated. Enlarge / Long covid activists attend the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies heari.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024