State-backed hacking groups from nations like North Korea, Iran, and Russia are increasingly using a deceptive cyberattack method called ClickFix. This method tricks users into manually running a script under the pretense of fixing a software error, thereby deploying malware. The success of ClickFix relies on the lack of user awareness and their willingness to execute unfamiliar scripts.
Hackers are turning DNA sequencing into a biosecurity nightmare
A study by the University of Portsmouth warned of security vulnerabilities in next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS). With millions globally having their genomes sequenced, advancing medical
