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‘Once in a generation’ arrival will put Lancashire at forefront of ‘one of the most exciting missions in the 21st Century’
Lancashire is preparing to position itself at the heart of the UK’s cyber defences with the opening of the National Cyber Force (NCF) headquarters in 2025. This will reportedly generate around 2,000 jobs in the county and across the supply chain by the mid-2030s. The county recently launched the Lancashire Cyber Partnership and held Lancashire’s […]
Cyberthreats the flip side of India’s healthcare digitalisation, ET HealthWorld
As India leans more heavily on digital solutions, its vulnerability to cyber attacks has increased, especially in the healthcare sector. Healthcare organisations often prioritise patient care over cyber security investment, making them susceptible to attacks by cybercriminals seeking valuable patient data. The implementation of robust cyber security measures and the prioritisation of investment in cyber […]
Quasar RAT Delivered Through Updated SharpLoader
The SharpLoader is an eight-year-old project designed to load and uncompress a C# payload from a remote web server or local file for execution. Its Powershell script version has managed to remain largely undetected by antiviruses. The scripts use a widespread method to bypass Anti-Malware Scan Interface (AMSI) and downloads and executes additional payloads, including […]
How to know if my phone has been hacked: 5 tell-tale signs
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting mobile devices to steal sensitive information by utilizing malware. Warning signs include unusual behavior, high data consumption, slow performance, and strange messages. Preventive measures include using trustworthy mobile antivirus protection, regular system updates and hygiene, secure Wi-Fi practices, safe browsing habits, and reviewing app feedback before download. It is crucial to […]
Essex care home where staff ‘didn’t wash their hands’ before giving patients medicine told to improve
An Essex care home run by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has been deemed inadequate in governing standards and medicine handling by the Care Quality Commission. The CQC report highlighted breaches of patient dignity, lack of respect for consent and critical faults with safe administration of medicines. Despite these failings, relatives of residents said […]
Major winter beds shortage fears at Burton and Derby hospitals
Derby and Burton’s hospital trust could face a shortage of over 160 beds for patient care this winter, leading to overcrowding in emergency departments, according to a report from the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. Potential impacts include the loss of elective inpatient orthopaedic activity and increased risk from delays in […]
Machine learning uncovers potent immunomodulators for vaccines and immunotherapy
Researchers at the University of Chicago used machine learning to sift through small molecules, known as immunomodulators, to boost vaccine and cancer immunotherapy effectiveness. They singled out one molecule capable of surpassing the top-performing immunomodulators on the market, improving immunity activity and reducing inflammation. The machine learning process involves active learning and continuous modelling, leading […]
Kubernetes Security on AWS: A Practical Guide
Kubernetes security encompasses strategies to secure clusters, applications and infrastructure to mitigate threats and it should be continuously monitored and adjusted. Amazon’s Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Elastic Container Registry (ECR), and Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) offer integration with multiple other AWS services to enhance security. Best practices include using the Amazon VPC CNI plugin, integrating […]
Study links nanoplastics to Parkinson’s disease and dementia
Nanoplastics can interact with a protein in the brain linked to Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia, according to a study led by Duke University published in Science Advances. The study suggests the growing presence of nanoplastics in the environment could contribute to increased Parkinson’s disease risk, highlighting a need for further research into […]
