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Across Uzbekistan, a network of about 100 high-definition roadside cameras continuously scan vehicle license plates and occupants, sometimes thousands a day, looking for potential traffic violations. A car running a red light. Drivers not wearing seat belts. Some examples include unauthorized vehicles driving at night. The driver of one of the most monitored vehicles in the system was tracked for six months, traveling from the eastern city of Chirchik through the capital Tashkent and between the nearby settlements of Eshhonguzal, often multiple times a week. We know this because the country’s sprawling license plate tracking and surveillance system remains exposed…
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious Google Chrome extensions with the same name and published by the same developer that have the ability to intercept traffic and capture user credentials. The extension is advertised as a “multi-location network speed test plugin” for developers and trade professionals. At the time of writing, both browser add-ons are available for download. Here are the extension details: Phantom Shuttle (ID: fbfldogmkadejddihifklefknmikncaj) – 2,000 users (released on November 26, 2017) Phantom Shuttle (ID: ocpcmfmiidofonkbodpdhgddhlcmcofd) – 180 users (released on April 27, 2023) “Users pay subscriptions ranging from 9.9 to 95.9 CNY ($1.40 to $13.50) believing…
A law enforcement operation coordinated by Interpol led to the recovery of $3 million and the arrest of 574 suspects by authorities in 19 countries as the crackdown on cybercrime networks continues in Africa. The coordinated effort, named Operation Sentinel, ran from October 27 to November 27, 2025, and primarily focused on business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion, and ransomware on the continent. Participating countries included Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Over the course of this effort, over 6,000…
Passwd is specifically designed for organizations operating within Google Workspace. Rather than competing as a consumer password manager, its purpose is narrow and business-focused, including secure credential storage, controlled sharing, and seamless Workspace integration. The platform emphasizes practicality over feature plethora, and aims to provide a reliable system for teams that already rely on Google tools. Security as a starting point Encryption and data protection are fundamental building blocks of Passwd. All credentials, files, or sensitive assets are encrypted with AES-256, a widely known and highly secure encryption standard. Encryption occurs before storage, so data is protected throughout its lifecycle.…
Scientists have discovered a new way to manipulate graphene to create a material with record energy and power density.This new form of graphene, when incorporated into energy storage devices called supercapacitors, could be the key to high-capacity, fast-charging energy storage that can deliver power faster than traditional batteries, the researchers said in a statement.The new material, called multiscale reduced graphene oxide (M-rGO), is made from graphite, a globally abundant resource. The researchers incorporated this into a pouch cell, a type of rechargeable battery that is packaged in a thin, flexible laminated foil envelope instead of hard metal. The scientists published…
The race to deploy nuclear microreactor technology into the real world is moving from theory to practice. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has announced the first group of end-user experiments for the Microreactor Applied Research Validation and Evaluation Program, known as MARVEL, taking an important step toward accelerating next-generation nuclear energy. This effort explores how micronuclear reactors can power AI-driven data centers, support remote autonomous operation, enable advanced reactor monitoring, and provide clean heat for industrial desalination, demonstrating how nuclear microreactors can reshape energy security, computing infrastructure, and water management in the coming years. Testbed designed for real-world applications At the…
EUUSEW Young Energy Ambassador Mbuvir Burida talks about how AI can solve power grid challenges to fully integrate renewable energy into society. Have you ever asked ChatGPT what the world’s most pressing challenges are? It ranks climate change as number one. So why not use the technology behind ChatGPT to solve that challenge? The most important way to mitigate climate change is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, or the energy transition. This involves increasing the integration of variable renewable energy sources into the power grid. Therefore, more powerful and innovative tools will be needed to plan and…
December 23, 2025Ravi LakshmananFinancial Crime/Law Enforcement The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday announced the seizure of web domains and databases it said were used to facilitate a criminal scheme aimed at targeting and defrauding Americans through bank account takeover fraud. The domain in question, web3adspanels[.]org was used as a backend web panel to host and manipulate illegally harvested bank login credentials. Users of the website are currently seeing a seizure banner indicating that the domain has been removed in an international law enforcement operation led by authorities in the United States and Estonia. “The criminal group that carried…
Dr Shubhi Sharma, Research Scientist at the CHEM Trust, believes the UK needs to address the widespread PFAS contamination crisis, highlighting the cost of inaction and the importance of adopting new regulatory measures. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals that are often referred to as “permanent chemicals” because they can persist in the environment for generations. Certain PFAS have been linked to human health problems such as hormonal disorders, immune and reproductive system damage, and even some types of cancer. PFAS contamination is widespread in the UK. The Environment Agency estimates there are more than…
A new study has identified a way to predict resistance to a type of chemotherapy commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Using samples from more than 200 men with advanced prostate cancer, researchers found a significant association between chromosomal instability in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) (cells released into the bloodstream from the primary tumor) and worse treatment outcomes with cabazitaxel. In this study, researchers showed that assessment of chromosomal instability in CTCs is feasible and can predict clinical outcomes such as survival and tumor response. This simple marker can help doctors identify patients with advanced prostate cancer who are…