Will cyber saber-rattling drive us to destruction?
As cyberattacks have grown increasingly destructive, nations are entertaining the idea of responding to them with conventional military forces. It is difficult to determine how serious countries are when they threaten “kinetic” responses to digit.....»»
Neglecting soft skills is hurting the cyber industry
Neglecting soft skills is hurting the cyber industry.....»»
PSA: Apple Intelligence may not work when running macOS 15.1 beta on an external drive
We finally have a preview of the Apple Intelligence features with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 beta, which were released to developers yesterday. As we dig into what’s new in the betas, some Mac users have noticed that it may not be possible to use Appl.....»»
Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased
IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams. Breach costs increased 10% from the pri.....»»
Evacuations, destruction as California"s largest fire of year rages
Throngs of firefighters were mobilized in California Monday to battle the state's largest blaze of the year, which has prompted thousands of evacuations and already burned an area larger than the city of Los Angeles......»»
Tesla analyst nearly crashes while using ‘Full Self-Driving’
Elon Musk said that investors won’t understand the company unless they’re using the driver-assistance system marketed as Full Self-Driving, so analyst William Stein took this as his cue to test-drive one and narrowly avoided a crash. .....»»
Manila is reeling after a super typhoon—we must prepare fast-growing megacities for worsening disasters
Last week, a strong typhoon left a trail of destruction across the Philippines, Taiwan and China. Super Typhoon Gaemi began as a tropical storm but intensified rapidly, leaving at least 65 people dead and triggering environmental fears after it sank.....»»
Critical Acronis Cyber Infrastructure vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2023-45249)
CVE-2023-45249, a critical vulnerability affecting older versions of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, is being exploited by attackers. About Acronis Cyber Infrastructure Acronis is a privately held Swiss cybersecurity and data protection technology comp.....»»
The hidden drivers of evolution: Transposable elements in Rosaceae genomes
Transposable elements are mobile DNA sequences that play a crucial role in plant genome architecture and gene regulation. They drive genome size variation and affect gene expression by altering regulatory networks. Despite their significance, the div.....»»
New study simulates gravitational waves from failing warp drive
Imagine a spaceship driven not by engines, but by compressing the spacetime in front of it. That's the realm of science fiction, right? Well, not entirely. Physicists have been exploring the theoretical possibility of "warp drives" for decades, and a.....»»
Synology BeeStation review: A great way to start getting real about backups
If you're not ready for full-on NAS gear, consider this clever little drive. Enlarge / In this handout image from Synology, a thoughtful worker uses BeeFiles on their MacBook and BeePhotos on their iPhone, always keeping their Be.....»»
The gap between business confidence and cyber resiliency
In this Help Net Security video, Jim Liddle, Nasuni’s Chief Innovation Officer, discusses the findings of its new 2024 industry research report, The Era of Hybrid Cloud Storage. Key takeaways: Cloud strategies are at the forefront of enterprise.....»»
How to clone a hard drive or SSD for free
Cloning a hard drive is a great way to get your PC back up and running. Here's how to do it with a great free app......»»
CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B
Cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt – who runs the HaveIBeenPwned website – predicted that the CrowdStrike failure would set a record as the largest IT outage in history, and the numbers seem to back him up. Cyber insurance company Parametrix h.....»»
Most CISOs feel unprepared for new compliance regulations
With the new stringent regulations, including the SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure rules in the USA and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) in the EU, a significant challenge is emerging for many organizations, according to Onyxia Cyber. CI.....»»
France’s cyber unit preps for cyberattacks targeting Paris Olympics
Paris Olympics organizers are expecting a wave of cyberattacks to target the Games when the sporting extravaganza kicks off in earnest this weekend......»»
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro gets a new rear motor, way more efficiency
40 percent more power, 30 percent more torque, and 24 percent more range. Enlarge / The VW ID.4 has a new drive motor and infotainment system for model-year 2024. It's not the sportiest EV you can buy, but it remains one of our f.....»»
5 best slow-burn movies ever, ranked
Slow-burn movies take time to build tension, develop characters, and craft intricate plots, with the best including Mulholland Drive and Blade Runner 2049......»»
How to install an SSD in your laptop
Upgrading your laptop to a solid-state drive (or a better one) is a great way to improve performance. Here's how to do it yourself......»»
Oyen Digital U34 Bolt SSD review - Enormous drive speed in a rugged package
Apple's SSD prices are pretty high for what you get, so there's a big market for external drives. If you need a massive external SSD, the Oyen Digital U34 Bolt is price-leading and speedy to boot.Oyen Digital U34 Bolt reviewOyen Digital is not one of.....»»
New research underscores the close relationship between Saharan dust and hurricane rainfall
Giant plumes of Sahara Desert dust that gust across the Atlantic can suppress hurricane formation over the ocean and affect weather in North America. But thick dust plumes can also lead to heavier rainfall—and potentially more destruction—from la.....»»