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July 18, 2025Ravi LakshmananBotnet/Network Security Google announced Thursday that it is pursuing legal action in New York federal court against 25 unnamed individuals or entities in China who allegedly operate the Badbox 2.0 botnet and housing proxy infrastructure. “The Badbox 2.0 botnet has compromised over 10 million unclear devices running Android Open Source Project, which lacks Google’s security,” says Tech Giant. “Cybercriminals have been infected with pre-installed malware on these devices and exploited them to carry out massive advertising fraud and other digital crimes.” The company said it took steps to quickly update Google Play Protect, a built-in malware and…
Two to 200 years of Celtic settlements have been discovered in the Bohemia region of the Czech Republic, containing hundreds of coins and over 1,000 gems.”Unparalleled in comparison to the size and character of Bohemia,” the site held a vast number of ancient wealth, including amber and fine ceramics. The site has not been strengthened, suggesting that the people who lived there are major players in regional trade.The settlement was discovered by archaeologists who were investigating the area before the highway was built. In addition to the valuable artifacts, they discovered the bodies of buildings such as residences, production facilities…
As it stops and confusion escalates, IT teams are shifting their focus beyond simply backing up data and maintaining operations during the incident. One of the key drivers behind this shift is the growing threat of ransomware, which continues to evolve in both frequency and complexity. The Ransomware-as-a-Service (RAAS) platform allows inexperienced threat actors with little or no technical expertise to launch large-scale, harmful attacks. And these attacks now don’t just encrypt your data. They remove sensitive information for double and triple terror, modify or delete backups, and disable recovery infrastructure to block recovery efforts. This is especially important for…
This Strategic Horizon European Agreement paves the way for Korean researchers and organizations to work with European partners on an equal footing. Commenting on the Landmark Partnership, Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Startups, Research and Innovation Committee, said: “The Association will bring together leading hearts from Europe and South Korea to develop solutions that will promote progress and benefit us all. We look forward to the results of this enhanced partnership. Expanding global research collaboration With today’s formal association, Korean institutions now have full access to the Horizon Europe program Pillar II. Backed by a budget of 52.4 billion euros, Pillar II…
While excavated near an old port in Oslo, archaeologists discovered thousands of preserved, flooded leather from nearly 700 years ago. Bags, wallets, shoes and sword sheaths (all around the 13th and 14th centuries) reveal new information about daily life in Norway during the Middle Ages.In this past winter and spring, archaeologists from the Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Norwegian Institute of Cultural Heritage began digging at a site called D2 ahead of the planned construction of Bjorbika School, a new primary and secondary school in Oslo.In the Middle Ages, the excavation area was open water at the port at the…
Pioneering safe and sustainable biobased and biodegradable plastics for a circular future. The proliferation of waste littered in open environments and the subsequent pollution from harmful substances it releases, especially from plastic materials, has escalated into a global emergency. This crisis severely impacts soil and water quality, as well as biodiversity in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. In this context, the biodegradability of materials and products for targeted applications could offer viable end-of-life solutions, provided biodegradation occurs safely and sustainably, whether in open environments or under controlled conditions. Biobased and biodegradable plastic products (BBpPs) are emerging as a crucial part…
SYNTHEMA is creating a secure, federated platform for the generation and validation of synthetic clinical data, enabling GDPR-compliant research and innovation in rare haematological diseases. Haematological diseases comprise a diverse group of over 450 conditions affecting blood cells, the lymphatic system, and coagulation functions. These disorders – whether malignant or not – are often linked to genetic abnormalities and present significant challenges to public health systems. Haematological cancers alone account for approximately 5% of all cancer cases, while many non-oncological conditions lead to chronic complications and demand lifelong care. In fact, in 2016, it was estimated by the European Haematology…
The manufacturing of additives, also known as 3D printing, has achieved faster innovation, lower costs and improved safety in the nuclear sector. As the global energy sector moves towards low-carbon solutions, nuclear power remains a key pillar of sustainable power generation. Since Sweden, nuclear energy has long provided reliable electricity with minimal carbon emissions. However, the industry faces lasting challenges. Aging infrastructure, higher costs for new builds, and the need for more flexible and efficient manufacturing methods. 3D reactor printing? Also known as 3D printing, additive manufacturing (AM) allows for the creation of complex geometry per layer, providing design freedom…
Ohio Energy Regulators have determined that data centers will be subject to the new special rate class and will face penalties if they fail to meet their commitments. According to an article by Dan Gearino of Inside Climate News, the action is the result of a proposal by Columbus-based utility American Electric Power (AEP). As Gearino explains, “the ruling recognizes that data centers pose different types of risk and increased risk,” the Ohio Utilities Commission said in its 5-0 decision. “The ruling attempts to prevent “very speculative” projects that agree on electricity use, but will never come to fruition. Currently,…
While Openai is solidifying its lead in the US, confusion is taking a different route. It is quietly expanding to India to compete in the next phase of AI adoption. Search-centric AI startups are rapidly adding millions of users to the world’s second largest internet and smartphone market, positioning them to the mass market scale. This week, Perplexity partnered with Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest carrier after Reliance Jio, offering a free 12-month confounding Pro subscription (usually worth $200) to all 360 million Airtel subscribers. Airtel confirmed to TechCrunch that the transaction is exclusive. This means that other telephone companies in…