The past decade was Earth’s warmest ever

The past decade was Earth’s warmest ever

Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Globally, 2019 temperatures were second only...
Security still plays second fiddle when it comes to budget

Security still plays second fiddle when it comes to budget

The vast majority (89%) of chief information security officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business. But, despite a “direct line” with top bosses, this does not necessarily result in dedicated...
Human biology could be key to design in 3D printing

Human biology could be key to design in 3D printing

Engineers need to get more creative in their approach to design and additive manufacturing (AM) systems, by taking inspiration from the way humans grow and develop. In a new paper, published in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, teams from...
SA banks under attack from Russia hackers

SA banks under attack from Russia hackers

Kaspersky security researchers have reported on thousands of notifications of attacks on major banks located in the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region. The malware used in the attacks indicates that the threat actors are most likely to be an infamous Silence hacking...
How AI helps the Red Cross in mapping disaster areas

How AI helps the Red Cross in mapping disaster areas

Maps are essential tools for the disaster relief worker — for making response plans, for estimating the number of people who might need help and, of course, for navigation. Today, aid workers rely on open source digital maps — particularly in lower-income...
TikTok vulnerabilities could have leaked personal information

TikTok vulnerabilities could have leaked personal information

Check Point Research has uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in TikTok that could have allowed attacks to manipulate content on user accounts and even extract confidential personal information saved on these accounts. TikTok is used mainly by teenagers and children,...