Today, computer systems across Australia and overseas experienced a massive failure after a faulty update was released by global security software provider CrowdStrike. The software in question is the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, a security monitoring tool used by businesses and organizations on desktop computers and notebooks. This failure led to a widespread IT outage affecting
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In a world where the textile industry is one of the leading contributors to environmental pollution, the development of the Fiber Shredder by the team led by University of Minnesota Duluth associate professor Abigail Clarke-Sather is a ray of hope. This revolutionary machine has the potential to tackle the issue of textile waste by breaking
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have shown tremendous potential in revolutionizing the field of photovoltaics with their high efficiency and cost-effective production. However, one major challenge faced by researchers is the instability of these cells under reverse bias conditions. When a shadow falls on a single cell in a module, it can lead to temperature increases
Imitation learning is an exciting area within robotics that aims to train robots to perform everyday tasks through detailed human demonstrations. However, the success of imitation learning frameworks depends heavily on the quality of human demonstrations, as they serve as the basis for reproducing specific movements using robotic systems. Teleoperation systems allow humans to control
A groundbreaking research study conducted by Dr. Sung Mook Choi and his team at the Korea Institute of Materials Science has introduced an innovative one-step electrode fabrication process for anion exchange membrane water electrolysis. This process, which has been published in the prestigious journal Applied Energy, marks the first time such a technique has been
The recent data breach at AT&T has affected over 100 million U.S. customers, making it one of the largest breaches of the year. While the cause of the breach was attributed to a malicious actor, the repercussions are alarming. The compromised data includes communication records spanning several months, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft and
The recent breakthrough achieved by the University of Western Australia’s “TeraNet” network in receiving laser signals from a German satellite in low Earth orbit marks a significant milestone in the field of space communications. This achievement opens up the possibility of a 1,000-fold increase in communication bandwidth between space and Earth, showcasing the potential for
SIM-swapping is a form of identity theft that is gaining traction in the digital world. Unlike hacking into email or social media accounts, SIM-swapping involves thieves taking over your phone number. This means that any calls or texts meant for you now end up in the hands of these malicious actors. The repercussions of such
In a world where technology plays a crucial role in our daily lives, the threat of port-out hijacking, also known as SIM-swapping, looms large. This type of fraud involves sophisticated criminals taking over your phone number and gaining access to sensitive information, leading to financial losses and potential identity theft. The rise in reported cases
Meta made the announcement on Friday that they were lifting the restrictions on US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. These restrictions were initially put in place after his supporters violently stormed the US Capitol in 2021. The decision stated that “former President Trump, as the nominee of the Republican Party, will no
