A cybersecurity firm has identified the first piece of AI-powered ransomware in the wild, dubbed “PromptLock”. The malware uses a large language model to assist in carrying out ransomware attacks on Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. According to senior malware researcher Anton Cherepanov, the code was discovered by ESET on VirusTotal, an online repository for … Read more
Irish scientist Niamh Nowlan has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on how humans evolved to stand upright on two legs. According to her research published in the journal Nature, significant changes occurred in the ilium, a part of the pelvis that anchors the powerful gluteus maximus muscles. These changes involved the direction of … Read more
Cracker Barrel, a popular restaurant chain, has quietly removed its Pride page from its website after facing intense criticism over its rebranding efforts. The company had previously been under scrutiny by conservative activists for its support of LGBT causes and modernist redesign. The move comes after Cracker Barrel’s new logo was met with backlash from … Read more
A website is currently unavailable due to an overload of traffic, resulting in a 429 Too Many Requests error. This issue prevents users from accessing the site until the load is reduced. The cause of the problem is not yet clear, but it’s believed to be caused by a surge in visitors. The website’s administrators … Read more
A photograph of Turkish journalist Selcuk Acar walking onto the court during a match at the US Open has sparked controversy, with officials claiming he disregarded security instructions. The incident occurred on Monday evening, when Acar was speaking to the Daily Mail. According to the United States Tennis Association (USTA), security had told him to … Read more
A recent study published in the Brain Research Bulletin found that wearing a specific rose scent oil for a month can increase the size of gray matter in the brain. Researchers from Kyoto University and the University of Tsukuba asked 28 women to wear the scent on their clothing for a month, while another 22 … Read more
The Buffalo Bills signed 16 players to their practice squad just one day after finalizing their 53-man roster for the 2025 season. The team has sorted the new additions by position group, including quarterback Shane Buechele and running back Frank Gore Jr. Other notable signings include wide receiver Stephen Gosnell, tight end Keleki Latu, and … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly taking over professions, particularly in software engineering and customer service. A recent Stanford study found that entry-level employment in these fields has plummeted by 13% since 2022. The decline is more pronounced for tech graduates, with software developer jobs falling by almost 20% since ChatGPT’s public release. AI experts warn … Read more
New Mexico has reported its first case of plague this year, as a string of cases continues to spread across the western United States. The 43-year-old man from Valencia County was hospitalized for the disease and discharged after treatment. The man may have contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County, which borders Colorado. … Read more
After three episodes set on the wreck of the Maginot, Alien: Earth slows down to focus on Prodigy’s Neverland corporation in this week’s fourth episode, “Observation.” The alien presence is largely absent, but several plot points have raised eyebrows among fans. Here are five reasons why you should keep or bail on watching this FX … Read more