World launches tool to verify the humans behind AI shopping agents
World, co-founded by Sam Altman, is dedicated to creating what the company calls “human proof” technology, or identity verification tools for an internet increasingly populated by AI-generated content of questionable quality. The connection is not lost on Altman’s other company, OpenAI, which is widely blamed for much of it (although some might argue that Altman […]
LeakNet ransomware uses ClickFix and deploys Deno In-Memory Loader via hacked sites
The ransomware campaign known as LeakNet employed ClickFix social engineering tactics delivered through compromised websites as its initial access method. The use of ClickFix, which allows users to be tricked into manually running malicious commands to address non-existent errors, is a departure from relying on traditional methods of gaining initial access, such as stealing credentials […]
Study finds that Brazil’s poorly protected Cerrado savannas store staggering amounts of carbon
The Cerrado savanna covers approximately 26% of Brazil and is home to more than 12,000 plant species and a diverse range of animals. It is also dotted with wetlands that provide groundwater that is the source of two-thirds of Brazil’s major waterways, including the Amazon River, making it not only a biodiversity hotspot but also […]
Colorectal cancer is now the most common cause of cancer death for people under age 50 in the United States.
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the large intestine or rectum) is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50 in the United States, a new study finds. Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates for people under age 50 have increased each year since 2013 and 2004, respectively, according to a study released March […]
Iran war could impact agriculture and cause a ‘fertilizer shock’ that would increase food prices
Tehran is moving to restrict or effectively close shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the latest escalation in the war involving Iran. Markets are reacting to the global impact of the closure of this incredibly busy shipping route, focusing on the risks to oil and gas flows, the prospect of higher […]
‘Evidence of wild boars, deer, bears and aurochs’: ancient DNA reveals sunken area Doggerland had habitable forests during the last Ice Age
The sunken continent that connected Britain to mainland Europe until thousands of years ago may have been an excellent refuge for plants and animals, including humans, during the last Ice Age, a new study has found. 16,000 years ago, temperate forests existed in parts of Doggerland that are now submerged in the North Sea. That […]
Today’s Live Science: Starlink hits 10,000 satellites in orbit as Super El Nino approaches
Today’s top news More heatwaves are possible as weather forecasters predict an El Niño outbreak. (Image credit: Kevin Carter, via Getty Images) There is a possibility that a “Super El Niño” will occur this summer, causing abnormally high temperatures that could make 2027 a candidate for the hottest year on record. That’s according to the […]
AI is everywhere, but CISOs are still protecting it with yesterday’s skills and tools, study finds
hacker newsMarch 17, 2026Artificial Intelligence/Security Leadership According to Penera’s AI and Adversarial Testing Benchmark Report 2026, the majority of security leaders struggle to defend their AI systems with tools and skills that are not suited to the task. This report, based on a survey of 300 U.S. CISOs and senior security leaders, examines how organizations […]
Gecko Robotics signs largest U.S. Navy robot deal ever
The U.S. Navy has signed the largest robot-related agreement to date as the military branch considers using robots to maintain its fleet. Gekko Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based company that makes robots and sensors for inspecting large industrial assets, has signed a five-year IDIQ (indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity) contract with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. General […]
Konni introduced EndRAT through spear phishing and used KakaoTalk to spread malware
Ravi LakshmananMarch 17, 2026Threat Intelligence/Endpoint Security North Korean attackers have been observed sending phishing attacks to compromise targets, gain access to victims’ KakaoTalk desktop applications, and distribute malicious payloads to specific contacts. South Korean threat intelligence firm Genians attributes this activity to a hacker group called Konni. “Initial access was achieved through a spear-phishing email […]