Ransomware gangs are increasingly using Microsoft’s Azure Storage Explorer and AzCopy tools to steal data from breached networks and store it in Azure Blob storage. According to cybersecurity firm modePUSH, the stolen data is then stored in an Azure Blob container in the cloud, where it can later be transferred by the threat actors. The … Read more
A Japanese company, Icom, has distanced itself from walkie-talkies bearing its logo that exploded in Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more. According to reports, the devices appear to be IC-V82 transceivers made by Icom. However, the company claims it discontinued production of these devices a decade ago. Icom stated that it … Read more
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a newly surfaced remote access Trojan (RAT) called “SambaSpy” that is packed with features for spying on victims and stealing data. Thought to be Brazilian in origin, SambaSpy is a versatile malware that can perform various functions, including downloading and uploading files, managing the file system and processes, loading additional … Read more
Israel has acknowledged its role in twin attacks targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon, which have pushed the Middle East to the brink of wider conflict. The attacks killed at least 20 people and injured over 450, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant referred to the attacks as a “new era” of … Read more
As we navigate our pursuit of happiness, it’s essential to recognize that there are two distinct formulas at play. The modern formula, often referred to as hedonic happiness, focuses on instant gratification and short-term pleasure. On the other hand, the classic formula, or heroic happiness, emphasizes a lifetime process of cultivating virtues such as health, … Read more
A quantum bit, or qubit, is the fundamental building block of quantum computers. Like classical binary bits, qubits can store information, but they behave differently due to quantum mechanics. Qubits are typically made up of subatomic particles like photons or electrons, and their properties represent 1s and 0s in binary computing. One key difference between … Read more
For years, scientists thought they had a good grasp on what happens when a molecule of water meets air. But a recent discovery by Dr. Yair Litman and his team has shaken up some long-held beliefs in climate science. The researchers found that the molecules at the surface of saltwater organize themselves in a way … Read more
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that the agency’s international efforts led China-backed spies to abandon a massive botnet consisting of 260,000 devices. The botnet, controlled by Integrity Technology Group, was being used for spying and targeting critical infrastructure in the US. Wray stated that Flax Typhoon, the group behind the botnet, had been building it … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced updates on the future of the popular Sims franchise, including a film adaptation produced by LuckyChap and Vertigo Entertainment. The film will be directed by Kate Herron and co-written with Briony Redman, but no details have been revealed about the characters or story. In addition to the film, EA has … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three bills aimed at combating the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in political advertisements. The legislation follows a deepfake video featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, which was shared by Elon Musk on his platform X. The first bill, Assembly Bill 2355, requires political ads to disclose whether they used … Read more