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“Remove the Kapton tape and activate the battery.” “But Captain, this battery must be 100 years old!” “They will do well, trust me.” It may sound like a scene from Star Trek It’s a rerun, but it could actually be…

An Iranian government-backed threat actor known as MuddyWater has been observed using the legitimate SimpleHelp remote support software tool to bring persistence to victim devices. A new advisory by Group-IB states that the software used as part of these attacks…

After the Fossil Age, nuclear power could supply the entire world with emission-free energy in an area half the size of Vermont, USA A comprehensive analysis of 870 power plants worldwide shows that nuclear power is the clear winner in…

“C4IP panelists have made a number of phone calls. [the government and certain congress members’] The interpretation of Section 1498 is “legally incorrect” and “absurd,” and such an approach would not allow Americans to file private patent infringement bills in…

Security researchers have discovered a new malicious software library that can collect lists of installed applications, historical Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device information, and nearby GPS location data. The library, dubbed Goldoson by McAfee’s Mobile Research Team, can also load web…

Helmets are necessary for many sports, but Canadian materials engineer Albert Beyer believes they don’t provide enough protection for the back of the head. His solution to that problem is the “helmet crumpling zone” known as DCLR8. According to Beyer’s…

Rapid technological evolution requires security that is resilient, up to date and adaptable. In this article, we will cover the transformation in the field of DFIR (digital forensics and incident response) in the last couple years, focusing on the digital…

A new study found that people currently suffering from or at high risk for post-traumatic stress disorder show specific patterns in four biomarkers that can be measured with a simple blood test. The findings suggest that these biomarkers could be…

Minisforum has quietly started selling the Venus Series UM773 Lite, a compact system powered by AMD’s 8-core Ryzen 7 7735HS processor. This ultra-compact form factor PC is pretty powerful, but it’s also relatively inexpensive, starting at $379. Minisforum’s Venus series…

Users in multiple countries have been affected by spyware associated with NSO Group’s Pegasus malware over the past six months. Research by Jamf Threat Labs suggests that the observed attacks were highly targeted, with each scenario producing a unique indicator…