Daphnia pulex, also known as the water flea, is a tiny crustacean that plays a crucial role in freshwater ecosystems worldwide. This microscopic species has been extensively studied due to its unique reproductive habits and ability to thrive in stable environments. A recent study by Arizona State University and international colleagues analyzed nearly 1,000 D. … Read more
As IT environments grow, so do the number of secrets that need to be managed. While passwords are well-secured, SSH keys often fly under the radar. Traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions can only manage 20% of all SSH keys, leaving a significant portion unaccounted for. SSH keys are access credentials in the Secure Shell … Read more
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added five vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, including a critical remote code execution flaw affecting Apache HugeGraph-Server. The CVE-2024-27348 vulnerability, rated 9.8, impacts versions from 1.0.0 to 1.3.0 and allows improper access control. Apache fixed the vulnerability in April 2024 by releasing version 1.3.0. … Read more
A new study suggests that black holes might not be the featureless, structureless entities predicted by Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Instead, cosmic monsters could be bizarre quantum objects known as “frozen stars.” These hypothetical celestial bodies share some similarities with black holes but differ in crucial ways that could potentially resolve the Hawking radiation … Read more
A recent report by Mandiant, a unit of Google, has exposed an Iranian cyber operation called UNC1860 that provides persistent entry to the systems of telecommunications and government organizations across the Middle East. This operation is housed within Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and serves as an initial access broker for the country’s … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to seek sanctions against Elon Musk for failing to appear for testimony related to his takeover of Twitter, now called X. According to a court filing, Musk was ordered to testify as part of the SEC’s probe into his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter. Initially, the parties agreed … Read more
Microsoft has announced that Hotpatching is now available in public preview for Windows Server 2025, enabling the installation of security updates without requiring restarts. This feature allows for faster installs and reduced resource usage, resulting in lower workload impact and improved security protection. Hotpatching deploys Windows security updates by patching the in-memory code of running … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications has shed light on a new genetic mechanism that allows antimicrobial resistance to spread among lethal bacteria. The researchers from the University at Albany analyzed genome sequences of Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium responsible for blood infections and urinary tract infections globally. The study found that plasmids, … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers have warned about a new threat from North Korean-backed hackers targeting LinkedIn users to deliver malware called RustDoor. The latest advisory comes from Jamf Threat Labs, which detected an attack attempt where a user was contacted on the professional social network by claiming to be a recruiter for a legitimate cryptocurrency exchange. The … Read more
A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science reveals that Saharan dust blown thousands of kilometers away is crucial for thriving oceanic life. The research found that iron bound to this dust changes properties as it travels, becoming more bioavailable and available for organisms to take up. The study, led by Dr. Jeremy Owens … Read more