Infostealer malware developers have released updates claiming to bypass Google Chrome’s recently introduced feature, App-Bound Encryption, which protects sensitive data like cookies and stored passwords. This encryption was introduced in Chrome 127 and runs with system privileges. To bypass this protection, the malware would need system privileges or inject code into Chrome, both noisy actions … Read more
A recent study published in Nature Climate Change has revealed that an “invisible forest” of phytoplankton, tiny drifting organisms, is thriving in the warming ocean. Phytoplankton do about half of the planet’s primary production through photosynthesis. The University of Exeter-led research examined phytoplankton at the ocean surface and subsurface to understand how climate variability affects … Read more
A rare genetic disorder known as CSF1R-Related Disorder (CSF1R-RD) causes hereditary cognitive decline, with symptoms including memory loss, personality changes, anxiety, depression, and loss of inhibition. According to Mayo Clinic researchers, the condition is characterized by mutations in the CSF1R gene. In a recent study published in Neurology Genetics, Mayo Clinic researchers identified eight novel … Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned of ongoing attacks targeting critical infrastructure networks by exploiting internet-exposed industrial devices using simple methods like brute force attacks and default credentials. The agency emphasized that these attacks are impacting water and wastewater systems. OT devices, which integrate hardware and software, help monitor and control physical … Read more
OpenAI has released the Multilingual Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMMLU) dataset to evaluate the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) across diverse linguistic, cognitive, and cultural contexts. The dataset comprises a comprehensive collection of questions covering various topics, subject areas, and languages. The MMMLU dataset is designed to assess a model’s performance on tasks that … Read more
A new “gravity map” of Mars has revealed 20 mysteriously dense blobs, including a dog-shaped structure, buried beneath the planet’s north pole. The first-of-its-kind atlas combines data from NASA’s InSight lander and satellite orbits to create a true global density map of Mars. The standout features in the new map are the underground blobs in … Read more
A new study from Duke University reveals that while snap judgments can influence immediate decisions, “sleeping on it” helps people make more rational choices. Researchers found that participants who made instant decisions about valuable items overestimated their worth based on first impressions. However, those who waited until the next day made more balanced decisions, evaluating … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence (AI), stating that humanity could have superintelligence within “a few thousand days.” This revolutionary technology would surpass human intelligence, enabling humans to accomplish tasks previously unimaginable. In his blog post, titled “The Intelligence Age,” Altman expressed optimism about AI’s potential … Read more
Scientists at CERN have made a groundbreaking discovery that could hint at new physics beyond the Standard Model. The team observed an incredibly rare event, where a charged kaon decayed into a charged pion and a neutrino-antineutrino pair, with a probability of less than 1 in 10 billion. This decay is precisely predicted by the … Read more
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has shed light on the complex genetic connections between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and risk-taking behavior. The research identified shared genetic factors between the two traits, providing valuable insight into how certain genetic variations may predispose individuals to both ADHD and impulsive decision-making. The study found … Read more