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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

After 31 cargo missions, NASA finds Dragon still has some new tricks

Typically, most of the ISS propulsion comes from the Russian segment of the space station. A Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station on Tuesday morning,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Scientists shed light on an arms race between barley and a fungal pathogen

Scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (IPB), together with partners from the University of Cologne, have discovered a new group of defense substances in barley that are effective against a broad spectrum of fungal pathogens. One.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Moon waves goodbye to Hera

As ESA's Hera mission for planetary defense departed its homeworld, it looked back to Earth to show the moon orbiting around it. In this sequence of images the terrestrial disk gradually shrinks as the spacecraft recedes away from it, and the moon mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Study reveals effect of slope position on nonstructural carbohydrates in biological soil crusts

Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) provide energy for metabolic processes in plants and play a key role in plant growth, defense and osmoregulation. However, the regulation of NSC in biological soil crusts across different slope positions remains unc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Successful demonstration of a commercial cryogenic radio frequency power sensor paves way for quantum computing

Radio frequency (RF) and microwave power measurements are widely used to support applications across space, defense, and communication. These precise measurements enable engineers to accurately characterize waveforms, components, circuits, and system.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in yearslong account takeover attacks

The botnet is being skillfully used to launch "highly evasive" password-spraying attacks. Hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government are using a botnet of thousands of ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket

Japan launched a defense satellite designed for information-gathering and military operations on a new flagship H3 rocket on Monday, as the country seeks to build up its military capability amid growing tension in the region......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Cybersecurity in crisis: Are we ready for what’s coming?

In this Help Net Security video, James Edgar, CISO at Corpay, reveals insights into cybersecurity health, concerns, challenges, and other considerations for building a solid defense program. Key insights revealed in Corpay’s 2024 State of Busin.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Ukraine "holding back" powerful Russian offensive, Kyiv top commander says

Ukraine "holding back" powerful Russian offensive, Kyiv top commander says.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks

The botnet is being skillfully used to launch "highly evasive" password-spraying attacks. Hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government are using a botnet of thousands of ro.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

As North Korean troops march toward Ukraine, does a Russian quid pro quo reach space?

The budding partnership between Russia and North Korea may now be blossoming into space. Earlier this week, North Korea apparently completed a successful test of its most powerful.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they"ve never had in this war

Ukrainian troops fighting on Russian soil have an advantage they"ve never had in this war.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Study reveals superbug MRSA"s double defense against antibiotics

Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware

North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Pal.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

IoT needs more respect for its consumers, creations, and itself

Yet again, connected devices are in the news for all the wrong reasons. In October, security researchers found that robot vacuums from Chinese company, Ecovacs, can be compromised via a backdoor. In one case, hackers gained control over the device an.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers

Imagine making a phone call to your bank but ending up speaking to a hacker on the other end of the line. That is precisely … The post Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers appeared first on BGR. Imagine making a.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands

Midnight Blizzard – a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) – is targeting government, academia, defense, and NGO workers with phishing emails containing a signed Remote Desktop Proto.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Experimental setup simulates Arctic methane explosions

Russian researchers have developed an experimental setup that will help simulate gas-dynamic processes and predict explosions in Arctic soils......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

US charges suspected Redline infostealer developer, admin

The identity of a suspected developer and administrator of the Redline malware-as-a-service operation has been revealed: Russian national Maxim Rudometov. Infrastructure takedown As promised on Monday when they announced the disruption of the Redline.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defense, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how certain pathogens defend themselves against the host's immune system......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024