DEOGAM, a South Korean company, has unveiled a groundbreaking battery technology that could revolutionize the way we generate power. The innovative battery, currently being field-tested in 500 Hyundai Ioniq 5 taxis on Jeju Island, South Korea, harnesses waste energy to extend driving range. The new battery uses energy harvesting, a process that captures and converts … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a threat group, known as Velvet Ant, exploiting a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Cisco switches. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20399, allows attackers with valid administrator credentials to escape the command line interface and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system. The vulnerability was weaponized by Velvet Ant to … Read more
Mimecast, a leading global Human Risk Management platform, has published its Global Threat Intelligence Report 2024 H1, highlighting the top cybersecurity threats faced by organizations. The report reveals that malicious links and AI-enabled bots are among the most significant threats to cyber defenses, with small businesses being disproportionately affected. One of the key findings is … Read more
The concept of the singularity has long fascinated futurists, philosophers, and technologists alike. Traditionally, it’s seen as a technological milestone where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence. However, what if we reexamine this notion and consider the singularity not just as a technological threshold but as a profound shift in the relationship between human and machine … Read more
NASA is set to launch a new science mission to explore the mysteries of Mars’ atmosphere. The mission, called Escapade (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers), will be carried out by Rocket Lab, a private company founded in New Zealand in 2006. This marks a unique partnership between NASA and a non-billionaire-led space company. … Read more
A new type of malware has been discovered that targets macOS users. Dubbed “Cthulhu Stealer,” this malware disguises itself as legitimate software and can steal sensitive information like passwords and personal data. The malware is sold as a service for $500 per month and has been designed to trick users into installing it by appearing … Read more
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that redefines the role of transcription factors in gene regulation. A hidden code within DNA, referred to as “spatial grammar,” has been uncovered by scientists at Washington State University and the University of California, San Diego. This finding published in Nature challenges our understanding of genetic variations and disease. … Read more
The National Security Agency (NSA) has released a publication outlining best practices for event logging and threat detection against threat actors using living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques. The document, jointly released with counterparts in Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea, aims to help organizations improve their security posture against LotL attacks. The guidelines focus … Read more
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue causing performance problems, boot issues, and freezes on Windows Server 2019 systems after installing the August 2024 security updates. The company acknowledged widespread reports from Windows admins experiencing server slowdowns, unresponsiveness, and high CPU usage with Cryptographic Services. The issue affects a limited number of organizations when running Antivirus … Read more
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging, and making lifestyle changes early on can significantly reduce your risk of developing it later in life. According to research, around 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by adopting healthy habits. Here are six simple ways to promote brain health and lower your risk … Read more