A new phishing campaign has been targeting e-commerce shoppers in Europe and the United States with fake websites that mimic legitimate brands. The attackers, identified as a Chinese financially motivated threat actor codenamed SilkSpecter, are using top-level domains such as .top, .shop, and .vip to trick victims into providing sensitive information. The phishing campaign is … Read more
A report has been flagged as “unusual” by a service provider due to multiple third-party notifications. This may be mistaken for a false positive case. To clarify, the source behind this claim is investigating and seeks transparency. Source: https://www.miragenews.com/confinement-may-affect-how-we-smell-and-feel-1359946
Russia’s central bank has taken an unusual step by raising interest rates to 21%, the highest in two decades. This move is a departure from what one would expect during times of war, when economic activity is typically suppressed. The decision comes as markets anticipate further rate hikes, potentially reaching 23% by year-end. The shift … Read more
Researchers from RMIT University found that confined environments, like the International Space Station, alter people’s perception of food aromas. Using virtual reality to simulate space conditions, participants reported stronger smells for most aromas except lemongrass, compared to a microgravity posture. In this study, 44 people’s emotional responses and perception of eight food aromas were tested … Read more
The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic “Gladiator” finally arrived in theaters, but unfortunately, it fails to live up to expectations. The story takes place 16 years after the events of the first film and follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), a buffed-up warrior who may or may not be the son of Maximus (Russell Crowe). … Read more
Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Gladiator II, has been met with skepticism from historians and fans alike. The director’s brush-off of criticisms, likening them to pedantry, only serves as a reminder that accuracy in a movie set in the past matters. The film’s numerous historical errors have led to questions about its plausibility. In the … Read more
A suspect is in custody after carrying out a series of random stabbings in Manhattan on Monday morning, killing three people. The suspect, 51 years old, had been sentenced in a criminal case and was arrested for a grand larceny case last month. According to authorities, the attacker walked up to his victims without uttering … Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil have won the National League Rookie of the Year and American League Rookie of the Year awards, respectively. Skenes dominated his first season in the major leagues, finishing with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts and striking out 170 batters. He was selected … Read more
The US Department of Energy has announced that El Capitan, a high-performance computer system, has taken the top spot in the global supercomputer rankings. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the project, which aims to address complex challenges in national security and scientific research. Located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, El Capitan … Read more
Manhattan’s luxury real estate market saw its highest weekly sales volume in almost three years last week, with 37 contracts signed for $4 million or more. The total sale value reached $364.7 million, surpassing the previous record of $368.5 million set in December 2021. The strong sales were driven by a mix of condos, co-ops, … Read more