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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

Who is on SpaceX"s historic private spacewalk mission?

Four US civilians are set to attempt the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday—a risky endeavor usually reserved for trained astronauts from government agencies......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Credit card info for 1.7 million users leaked in huge breach

Payment gateway provider Slim CD has been hit with a data breach where 1.7 million individuals had their sensitive data leaked to hackers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

Unlocking plant defense: Bacterial hijacking exposed

Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum poses a severe threat to agriculture worldwide, affecting numerous crops. The pathogen's arsenal of type III effectors (T3Es) enables it to manipulate host defense mechanisms, aiding infection. One majo.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 10th, 2024

It"s not just hot air: Improved air quality model aids forecasters in the field

Imagine you're a NOAA weather forecaster in the field during a raging, rapidly-spreading wildfire. Your title is incident meteorologist (or IMET), and your job is to support agencies and emergency responders who fight these devastating blazes by prov.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 9th, 2024

Russian banks say they"ve run out of yuan as Chinese firms pull away from the nation

Russian banks say they"ve run out of yuan as Chinese firms pull away from the nation.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Exposed: Russian military Unit 29155 does digital sabotage, espionage

The US Department of Justice has named five Russian computer hackers as members of Unit 29155 – i.e., the 161st Specialist Training Center of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) – which they deem resposible for t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

US charges Russian military officers for unleashing wiper malware on Ukraine

WhisperGate campaign targeted Ukrainian critical infrastructure and allies worldwide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging six Russian nationals with conspiracy t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Russia says it will take action against US media in response to Russian media charges

Russia says it will take action against US media in response to Russian media charges.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Russian firms bought spare parts for 25-year-old ASML machines, says newspaper Trouw

Russian firms bought spare parts for 25-year-old ASML machines, says newspaper Trouw.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship

To be fair, it's hard to live without Wi-Fi. Enlarge / The USS Manchester. Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention!.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

A review of humanity"s planned expansion between the Earth and the moon

Between low Earth orbit and the moon, there is a region of space measuring 384,400 km (238,855 mi) wide known as Cislunar space. In the coming decades, multiple space agencies will send missions to this region to support the development of infrastruc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Appeals judge baffled by X’s loss over Calif. moderation law, orders injunction

Elon Musk takes grandest stands yet in defense of free speech. Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk's X has won its appeal on free speech grounds to block AB 587, a Califor.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Bitdefender Security for Creators protects YouTube content creators and influencers from hackers

Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Security for Creators, a service specifically designed for digital content producers, online creative professionals and social media influencers who are prime targets for account takeovers, fraud, and other cybercrime.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Ukrainian drones now spray 2,500° C thermite streams right into Russian trenches

Mechanical dragons now deliver fire on command. Enlarge Wars of necessity spawn weapons innovation as each side tries to counter the other's tactics and punch through defenses. For instance—as the Russian invasion of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

In defense of slugs

Slugs. They eat your lettuces, chew your cabbages, defoliate your dahlias and assassinate your asters. Even the name "slug" is unpleasant. It comes from the Middle English "slugge", from a Norwegian word for a heavy, slow-moving or sluggish person. S.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

North Korean hackers’ social engineering tricks

“North Korean malicious cyber actors conducted research on a variety of targets connected to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the last several months,” the FBI has warned through a public service announcement. This suggest.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Qilin ransomware targets Google Chrome credentials

Sophos X-Ops reveals a new strategy that harvests credentials from compromised networks, raising significant cybersecurity concerns for organizations......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Ping Identity strengthens security for federal agencies and government suppliers

Ping Identity announced the addition of key identity capabilities to its FedRAMP High & DoD IL5 offerings. With Ping Government Identity Cloud, federal agencies and government suppliers now have access to capabilities that enable them to boost compli.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

A celebrity "Russian spy" whale spotted with harness found dead in Norwegian waters

A white beluga whale named "Hvaldimir," first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

PC classic Bloons works surprisingly well as a strategy card game

Remember Bloons Tower Defense? It's getting a strategy deck-building makeover that works surprisingly well......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024