Ethereum developers are being targeted by malicious npm packages that impersonate Hardhat plugins to steal private keys and sensitive data. Socket researchers reported the ongoing attack, stating that twenty such packages have been identified, amassing over a thousand downloads. The attackers mimic legitimate package names to trick developers into using them, resulting in potential backdoors in production systems and loss of funds.
Genetic Biocontrol Shortens Female Mosquito Lifespan to Fight Disease
Scientists at Macquarie University in Australia have created a genetic pest control method, Toxic Male Technique (TMT), which targets female insects’ lifespan significantly reducing their
