A new variant of the Octo malware, called Octo2, has emerged, targeting Android phones and stealing cash from infected users. The malware is being distributed through malicious versions of popular apps like Google Chrome and NordVPN. Octo2’s developer has moved to a “malware-as-a-service” model, allowing other hackers to use the malware for a fee. This … Read more
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux system CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), which could allow hackers to remotely hijack devices connected to the internet or local network. The bug, known as CVE-2024-47176, is a result of a misconfigured server listening on UDP port 631 and trusting packets from any source. Discovered by … Read more
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute and Austrian Academy of Sciences have identified a potential “pause button” in human development, suggesting that humans may be able to control the timing of their early growth. The study used stem cell models to discover that modulation of the mTOR signaling pathway induces a dormant state similar to … Read more
Microsoft has released RD-Agent, a cutting-edge tool that automates research and development (R&D) processes, particularly in data-driven industries. This open-source solution eliminates repetitive manual tasks, allowing researchers, data scientists, and engineers to focus on more conceptual and creative aspects of R&D. RD-Agent was designed to address the challenges faced in modern R&D, including continuous model … Read more
A new Beijing-linked cyber spy crew, dubbed Salt Typhoon, has reportedly breached networks of US internet service providers (ISPs) in stealthy data-stealing missions. The Wall Street Journal reported the breaches, citing “people familiar with the matter.” This is not the first time a Chinese group has targeted US ISPs, following similar incidents attributed to Flax … Read more
A rare and dangerous substance called Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, or BTMPS, has been discovered for the first time in eastern North Carolina. This chemical, used industrially as a UV-blocking component, is now being added to street drugs in both powder and pill form. Senior Scientist Nabarun Dasgupta, who works with the UNC Hill Street Drug Analysis … Read more
Scientists have long been fascinated by Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting, Starry Night. But recently, researchers from China and France took their admiration to the next level by analyzing the swirling colors and shapes in the painting to see how closely they match up with known atmospheric physics. The team found that not only did … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize quantum computation. Researchers from University College Dublin and the Indian Institute of Technology have found a way to create objects that behave like half of an electron, known as Majorana fermions. This breakthrough could lead to the development of topological quantum computers. The research was published … Read more
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in Corbeil-Essonnes, Île-de-France, after excavating four rooms in the basement of a house. The operation was prompted by the accidental discovery of a skeleton during renovation work. The excavation uncovered 38 graves, dating back to the 3rd to 10th centuries AD. The cemetery is older than previously thought, with … Read more
Electrical engineering student Simon Liu has made it possible for anyone to harness the power of plasma in the comfort of their own home or office. His open-source project, a tokamak generator, uses an 80mm glass ball filled with xenon gas and some affordable electronics. The device is designed to create a beautiful purple plasma … Read more