US Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) just days before the presidential election. Harris, who has been impersonated by Maya Rudolph on the show’s 50th season, appeared in the cold opening opposite Rudolph as they joked about Trump’s struggles with garbage trucks. The joke came after a viral … Read more
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has launched a sophisticated hacking campaign targeting government workers worldwide, using a tool that grants hackers full access to compromised devices. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team reported that the SVR sent spear-phishing emails to thousands of targets in over 100 organizations since October 22. The emails contained configuration files for Remote … Read more
Microsoft has warned that thousands of US officials and employees have been targeted by a sophisticated email phishing campaign attributed to Russian hackers. The attack, which began on October 22, saw the hackers send highly targeted spearphishing emails to over 100 organizations. In some cases, the hackers even impersonated Microsoft employees in their emails, adding … Read more
A Russian-backed threat group, known as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy Bear, APT29, and UNC2452, has launched a large-scale intelligence-gathering operation targeting over 100 organizations worldwide. The group is using a novel tactic to harvest victim data and gain control of compromised devices by sending spear-phishing emails with digitally signed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) configuration files. … Read more
The US government’s cybersecurity agency, CISA, has warned of a new threat to organizations, highlighting the dangers of spear-phishing attacks. These targeted attacks use specific individuals and companies as targets, making them harder to detect than generic phishing emails. According to IBM, spear phishing is an effective form of phishing that cybercriminals tailor to be … Read more
Pacific Fusion Corp., a startup developing nuclear fusion-based energy, has secured $900 million in funding from General Catalyst and Breakthrough Energy Ventures among others. The investment is contingent on hitting specific milestones, indicating the company’s potential for success. As the VC industry increasingly focuses on clean energy solutions, Pacific Fusion’s achievement positions it near the … Read more
Pacific Fusion is pioneering a novel approach to fusion energy by harnessing pulsed magnetic fusion. This technology leverages high-current pulses to compress deuterium-tritium fuel, generating extreme conditions conducive to fusion. The company’s compact setup features a metre-scale fusion chamber where electromagnetic forces are delivered to small fuel capsules, creating controlled fusion conditions. Pacific Fusion draws … Read more
A California-based firm called Pacific Fusion is attempting to create fusion energy by using a unique pulsed magnetic concept. This method employs large electrical current pulses to generate enormous magnetic fields, compressing and heating the fusion fuel. The company claims its technology is based on proven inertial fusion concepts demonstrated at US National Laboratories. Pacific … Read more
For many men, physical affection can be a source of comfort and intimacy. However, for some, it’s a source of discomfort and anxiety. Research suggests that childhood experiences play a significant role in shaping our comfort levels with physical touch. Here are nine common childhood experiences that can lead to a reluctance toward physical affection: … Read more
Intelligence is often associated with problem-solving skills, extensive vocabulary, and a high IQ. However, research suggests that avoiding certain situations is also crucial for intelligent individuals. These situations can hinder mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. Smart people tend to sidestep engaging in pointless arguments, which can escalate tension and create discord. Instead, they focus … Read more