New research from Emory University is challenging current theories on the origins of Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of dementia globally. Scientists at the Goizueta Brain Health Institute have discovered that proteins accumulating around amyloid-beta deposits may play a crucial role in the progression of the disease. Amyloid beta deposits, known as plaques, build up … Read more
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three encryption standards designed to resist future cyberattacks based on quantum computing technology. The agency encourages system administrators to start transitioning to these new algorithms as soon as possible, emphasizing the importance of timely adoption in protecting sensitive information from attackers with … Read more
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three encryption standards designed to resist future cyberattacks based on quantum computing technology. The agency urges system administrators to start transitioning to these new algorithms as soon as possible, emphasizing the importance of timely adoption to protect sensitive information from potential attackers. … Read more
Microsoft has warned customers to patch a critical TCP/IP remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability that affects all Windows systems with IPv6 enabled. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38063, is caused by an Integer Underflow weakness and can be exploited to trigger buffer overflows, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. The security bug has been labeled “wormable,” … Read more
RansomHub ransomware operators have started deploying new malware to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security software in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. The malware, named EDRKillShifter by Sophos security researchers, deploys a legitimate, vulnerable driver on targeted devices to escalate privileges, disable security solutions, and take control of the system. According to … Read more
A group of cyber-spies suspected of having connections to China has been accused of compromising dozens of computers belonging to Russian government agencies and IT providers since late July, according to Kaspersky. The attackers, tracked as APT27 and APT31, gained initial access to their victims’ devices via phishing emails. They then used cloud services and … Read more
Meta has released a new app called Meta Quest HDMI Link that allows users to repurpose their Quest 3, 2, and Pro headsets as a screen for consoles, laptops, or any device with video out capabilities. To use the app, you’ll need additional hardware in the form of a USB Video Class (UVC) and USB … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to embark on its most challenging mission yet – a steep ascent up the western rim of Jezero Crater on Mars. The climb, scheduled to start around August 19, will take the rover through some of the steepest terrain it has encountered since landing in February 2021. Perseverance has already … Read more
A team of scientists from Japan, Greenland, and Denmark has made a groundbreaking discovery about the behavior of bowhead whales. By applying chaos theory to 144 days of diving records from 12 tagged whales in Disko Bay, West Greenland, researchers uncovered a 24-hour cycling pattern in their diving behavior during the spring. The analysis showed … Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral found in various foods such as nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and leafy greens. Adequate magnesium intake is crucial for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular function. In the US, a deficiency is more likely caused by underlying health issues rather than dietary habits. While some claims about magnesium supplements may … Read more