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The National Security Agency (NSA) has released a publication outlining best practices for event logging and threat detection against threat actors using living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques. The document, jointly released with counterparts in Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea, aims to help organizations improve their security posture against LotL attacks. The guidelines focus … Read more

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue causing performance problems, boot issues, and freezes on Windows Server 2019 systems after installing the August 2024 security updates. The company acknowledged widespread reports from Windows admins experiencing server slowdowns, unresponsiveness, and high CPU usage with Cryptographic Services. The issue affects a limited number of organizations when running Antivirus … Read more

Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging, and making lifestyle changes early on can significantly reduce your risk of developing it later in life. According to research, around 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by adopting healthy habits. Here are six simple ways to promote brain health and lower your risk … Read more

A rare subset of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, has been found to recover from the deadly neurological disorder. Now, scientists may have identified a key genetic factor that explains why these individuals are able to partially or completely recover from the disease. The study analyzed DNA from … Read more

Cybersecurity firm ESET has discovered a novel technique used by newly detected Android malware, known as NGate, to steal payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader. The malware relays the stolen data to attackers, allowing them to clone the card and use it at ATMs or point-of-sale terminals. The attack scenario begins with … Read more

Of the over 74,000 known meteorites, only around 385 originate from Mars. Scientists have long been able to identify these Martian meteorites due to their unique composition and the presence of specific minerals. One such mineral is oxygen, which has a distinct isotopic signature on Mars. These meteorites provide valuable insights into Mars’ geological history, … Read more

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