A new malware campaign is spreading the previously undocumented backdoor “Voldemort” worldwide, impersonating tax agencies from the U.S., Europe, and Asia. According to Proofpoint, the campaign started on August 5, 2024, and has already targeted over 70 organizations with over 20,000 emails. The threat actor behind this campaign is unknown, but Proofpoint believes the primary … Read more
Brazil’s supreme court has ordered a nationwide suspension of Elon Musk’s social network X after the company vowed to defy earlier court orders. The court had given X 24 hours to appoint a legal representative in the country, but the deadline passed on Thursday evening. The suspension comes as Brazil prepares for October municipal elections. … Read more
Malicious hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in a widely used security camera to spread Mirai, a family of malware that wrangles infected Internet of Things devices into large networks for use in attacks that take down websites and other Internet-connected devices. The vulnerability affects the AVM1203 surveillance device from Taiwan-based manufacturer AVTECH, according to … Read more
A Japanese startup, Helical Fusion, aims to build the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor capable of producing power indefinitely, with plans to launch a pilot reactor in 2034 and begin commercial operations by the end of that decade. The company is leveraging Japan’s significant investment in research at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) … Read more
Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA are reportedly joining forces to bail out OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, from financial troubles. According to a report by CNBC, OpenAI is in talks to raise funding, which could push its market valuation to over $100 billion. Last month, reports emerged indicating that OpenAI was on the brink of … Read more
Feeling stuck? Do your energy levels swing wildly from day to day, or do you experience a desire for connection one moment and solitude the next? These natural fluctuations are not character flaws, but rather your personal rhythms at play. The pendulum lifestyle invites you to embrace these swings and use them to your advantage … Read more
A new study suggests that aging occurs in distinct bursts at the ages of 44 and 60. The researchers found significant changes to skin, muscle, and heart disease risk in both the 40s and 60s. Beginning in early 40s, lipids and alcohol metabolism change, while kidney function, carbohydrate metabolism, and immune regulation decline around age … Read more
Researchers have identified a small group of dopamine neurons in the striatum that play a crucial role in balancing brain functions, including reward, cognition, and movement. This discovery could lead to new treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, addiction, and Parkinson’s disease. The team used innovative genetic tools to target these dopamine … Read more
Google researchers have achieved a major milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) by developing a neural network that can generate real-time gameplay for the classic shooter Doom without using a traditional game engine. Dubbed GameNGen, this system marks a significant step forward in AI, producing playable gameplay at 20 frames per second on a single chip. … Read more
Biohybrid robots are revolutionizing the field of robotics by combining living and synthetic materials. These advanced machines can take the form of limbs, organs, or even entire organisms. The creation of biohybrid robots has raised philosophical questions about what it means to be alive. Researchers have made significant progress in developing biohybrid robots. For example, … Read more