Data from NASA’s InSight lander has revealed evidence of an underground reservoir of water deep beneath the surface of Mars, according to new research. The study found that there may be enough water trapped in tiny cracks and pores of rock in the Martian crust to fill oceans on the planet’s surface. The data came … Read more
The Qilin ransomware group has been observed deploying a custom credential stealer to pilfer account credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers. This new tactic marks an alarming shift on the ransomware scene, as reported by Sophos X-Ops researchers. The attack began with Qilin gaining access to a network using compromised VPN credentials without multi-factor authentication … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, finding rocks made of pure sulfur in the Red Planet’s Gediz Vallis channel. The finding is a first for the Martian surface and provides new insights into the planet’s geological history. The rover discovered the yellow sulfur crystals on May 30 after driving over a … Read more
Hackers are using progressive web applications (PWAs) to impersonate banking apps and steal credentials from Android and iOS users. PWAs are cross-platform applications that can be installed directly from the browser, offering a native-like experience through features like push notifications, access to device hardware, and background data syncing. Threat actors use this technique in phishing … Read more
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) and Johns Hopkins University have developed a groundbreaking technology that utilizes DNA for data storage and computing, enabling capabilities such as storing, retrieving, computing, and rewriting data. The breakthrough is made possible by innovative polymer structures called dendricolloids, which enhance data density and preservation. This technology allows … Read more
Researchers have detected deviations in particle interactions that point to the existence of new bosons, fundamental particles that mediate forces in nature. The findings, published in Nature Reviews Physics, were made by a team led by Professors Andreas Crivellin and Bruce Mellado. The team observed anomalies in the decay of multi-lepton particles at the Large … Read more
McDonald’s official Instagram account was hacked by cryptocurrency scammers who claimed they stole $700,000 in stolen money. The hackers changed the caption of the account, which has over 5.1 million followers, to promote a fake digital currency called “GRIMACE” on the Solana network. The scam involves creating a fake token and promoting it aggressively online … Read more
SpaceX is gearing up for its most daring mission yet, launching four private citizens into orbit and conducting a historic spacewalk. The Polaris Dawn mission, funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will send the crew aboard a Crew Dragon spaceship atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission’s commander, Isaacman, will be joined by former US Air … Read more
Goldman Sachs has revised its US recession forecast, lowering the probability of a recession within the next 12 months to 20%. This change comes just two weeks after the investment bank increased the odds from 15% to 25% following a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. The data released since August 2 shows no sign of recession, … Read more
A recent study has revealed that a staggering amount of microplastics are ending up in human brains. Researchers analyzed 91 brain samples from autopsied bodies and found that every single sample contained microplastics. Furthermore, the levels of plastic contamination were significantly higher than those found in liver and kidney samples from the same individuals. The … Read more