X “unfit” for banking because of complicity in Saudi spying, lawyers argue
Read the letter urging regulators to end Musk’s dream of turning X into a bank. Enlarge (credit: Manuel Augusto Moreno | Moment) Just two weeks after Elon Musk took over Twitter in fall 2022, he told employees that his.....»»
Qakbot: The trojan that just won’t go away
Qakbot (aka Qbot) – banking malware-turned-malware/ransomware distribution network – has been first observed in 2007 and is active to this day. The neverending adaptability of this threat is key to its long-term survival and success. R.....»»
Lucid raising $3 billion with more money from Saudi owners
A common stock offering has the majority of the money coming from the EV maker's Saudi owners after a more than 60 percent stock slump in the last year......»»
Russia claims Apple is helping US spy on thousands of iPhone users
Russia says that the National Security Agency (NSA) has been spying on Russian officials and civilians using iPhone backdoor vulnerabilities created for the US by Apple.Moscow, RussiaThe NSA has previously tried to get public opinion on its side as i.....»»
Federal judge: No AI in my courtroom unless a human verifies its accuracy
Judge wary of AI "hallucinations," says it isn't acceptable for legal briefing. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | the-lightwriter) A federal judge in Texas has a new rule for lawyers in his courtroom: No submissions writte.....»»
Private flight with 2 Saudi astronauts returns from space station with Gulf of Mexico splashdown
A private flight carrying two Saudi astronauts and other passengers returned to Earth late Tuesday night after a nine-day trip to the International Space Station......»»
Rich nations should pay for the loss and damage of biodiversity loss, say researchers
Financial compensation should be paid by rich nations for the loss and damage of biodiversity disproportionately affecting the Global South, argue Dilys Roe and co-authors in a Comment piece in Nature Ecology & Evolution......»»
Even lawyers don"t like legalese: Study
It's no secret that legal documents are notoriously difficult to understand, causing headaches for anyone who has had to apply for a mortgage or review any other kind of contract. A new MIT study reveals that the lawyers who produce these documents d.....»»
From self-driving cars to military surveillance: Quantum computing can help secure the future of AI systems
Artificial intelligence algorithms are quickly becoming a part of everyday life. Many systems that require strong security are either already underpinned by machine learning or soon will be. These systems include facial recognition, banking, military.....»»
Inner workings revealed for “Predator,” the Android malware that exploited 5 0-days
Spyware is sold to countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia. Enlarge Smartphone malware sold to governments around the world can surreptitiously record voice calls and nearby audio, collect d.....»»
Samsung Galaxy tablets are up to $300 off, today only
Samsung makes the best Android tablets on the market right now. It would be difficult to argue otherwise. Amazon’s lineup of Fire tablets is impressive, … The post Samsung Galaxy tablets are up to $300 off, today only appeared first on BG.....»»
Pegasus iPhone spyware is now a tool of war
Researchers claim that at least a dozen victims in Armenia were targeted with Pegasus in the first recorded use of the iPhone spyware in a military conflict.NSO Group, makers of spying tool PegasusThe NSO Group's spyware tool has previously been used.....»»
Chinese hackers targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, Microsoft warns
A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a large number of critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S., Microsoft said on Wednesday......»»
Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom"s 1st female astronaut
The International Space Station rolled out the welcome mat Monday for two Saudi visitors, including the kingdom's first female astronaut......»»
Surprising insights from a global study on perceptions of gender norms
Not long ago, a team of researchers made a startling discovery about attitudes toward women in Saudi Arabia. Most young married men in the country were privately in favor of women working outside of the home but mistakenly believed that a majority of.....»»
More effort is needed to bring salt-tolerant crops to the farmers who need them, argue researchers
Despite years of effort and advances in understanding how salinity tolerance works in plants, very few salt-tolerant crops have been released for commercial use......»»
Space station welcomes two Saudi visitors, including kingdom"s first female astronaut
The International Space Station rolled out the welcome mat Monday for two Saudi visitors, including the kingdom's first female astronaut......»»
Private mission carrying Saudi astronauts launches to ISS
The second-ever private mission to the International Space Station (ISS), organized by Axiom Space, blasted off from the southern US state of Florida Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to travel to the orbiting laboratory......»»
SpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space station
SpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station awaited takeoff Sunday, weather and rocket permitting......»»
Private mission carrying first Saudi astronauts to visit ISS set for launch
A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is due to blast off from Florida on Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to go to the orbiting laboratory......»»
Hippos Are in Trouble. Will ‘Endangered’ Status Save Them?
Animal welfare groups are pushing the US to restrict the import of hippo parts. But experts argue that that policy is limited, and may even cause harm......»»