Author: Vidya Saras
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint advisory about the activities of a ransomware group from China dubbed Ghost, which has compromised organizations in over 70 countries over the past four years. The Ghost group began its activities in early 2021, but attacks have been observed as recently as last month. It seems the attackers regularly change their ransomware payloads, ransom text, the extension for encrypted files, or the email addresses used for ransomes. This has led to the group being referred to under different names over the years,…
There’s so much horror in the unknown. Sure, as The Monkey’s tagline says, “everyone dies,” but it’s the how and when that makes that fact so terrifying. Of course, when it comes to dissecting our deepest, darkest fears, there’s no better genre than horror. Based on the Stephen King short story of the same name, director Osgood Perkins, the visionary behind Longlegs, uses the already well-painted strokes of King’s work to craft a horror film that feels fresh, cleverly balancing absurdist comedy with gore in a way that will both unsettle and entertain. The film opens with an inviting, sitcom-like…
In a move that has sent ripples through Hollywood, Amazon MGM, in partnership with long-time James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, has formed a joint venture to oversee the rights to the iconic 007 franchise. Although all three parties will remain co-owners of Bond’s intellectual property, Amazon MGM will now lead on creative decisions for new projects, a sharp departure from the company’s previous passive role in the franchise. The turning point follows Amazon’s 2021 acquisition of MGM for US$8.5 billion. Until now, Amazon owned 50 per cent of the Bond property but was restricted to distribution…
Follow Frank on X. In a report released this Wednesday, Fidelity Digital Assets in collaboration with Lightning payment provider Voltage released a report on the state of the Lightning Network.The report details the many ways in which the Lightning Network has grown since its launch in 2018.It also illustrates how more businesses have begun incorporating Lightning in 2024 than any year prior, that larger channels are forming on the network and that more Lightning nodes are coming online. Source: The Lightning Network: Expanding Bitcoin Use Cases Some key stats from the piece include the following:Total Lightning capacity denominated in U.S.…
The market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed how Pepe & other memecoins are currently going through a decline in on-chain activity. Pepe Has Seen A Notable Drop In Active Addresses Recently In a new post on X, IntoTheBlock has talked about how the smaller tokens and memecoins in the cryptocurrency sector have compared against the Layer 1 networks in terms of activity recently. The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Active Addresses,” which keeps track of the total number of addresses participating in some kind of transaction activity on a given network every day. The metric takes into account…
BBC/ AlamyIf Demi Moore wins the best actress award for The Substance, it will be a landmark moment – outstanding performances in the horror genre are too often overlooked. Could that be set to change?In 2024’s The Substance, irresistible temptation leads to unthinkable transformation. The gory flick includes all the hallmarks of a classic horror film: monsters, blood and an uneasy sense of suspense that keeps your eyes glued to the screen. Even come the literal bloodbath finale, it’s hard to look away.This article contains spoilers for The Substance.Love it or hate it, Coralie Fargeat’s grotesque, fairytale-gone-wrong is one of…
Friends, As the Ethereum ecosystem continues to grow and mature at break-neck speeds, we continue to work hard on delivering an amazing Devcon 6. Though the timing is still unclear as to when we’ll all be able to reunite in Bogota, we want to keep our community involved along the Road to Devcon! In an effort to do this, we’re announcing Road to Devcon Quests! What are Quests? Road to Devcon Quests are periodic engagements for our community to continually collaborate, contribute, and learn. For each Quest, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a POAP badge representing your participation —…
Insider Brief The recent summit highlighted the impact of digital twin technology on urban development. Miami International Airport’s $9 billion renovation showcases digital twins’ use in infrastructure for boosting economic growth. Experts like Sharon Chen of Akila pointed to net-zero building regulations as a catalyst for broader adoption, while the unveiling of the MiamiVerse initiative signals Miami’s ambition to lead in digital twin technology and urban planning. Digital Twin technology was a key topic at the Miami Digital Real Estate Summit earlier this month with its use in helping cities manage climate issues as a focus. “We’re facing increased climate…
Measles spreads easily. It’s one of the world’s most contagious diseases. Natalya Maisheva/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Natalya Maisheva/Getty Images A measles outbreak in West Texas is continuing to spread. And with kindergarten vaccination rates dipping across the country, more communities may be at risk of outbreaks. But it’s not just kids who should be vaccinated. Infectious disease experts say some adults may need to get revaccinated, too. Measles can spread incredibly fast — it’s one of the world’s most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, Covid, or just about any other infectious disease. Dr. Paul Offit, director of…
Castle of Blackwater, a new 2D multiplayer social deduction game, is set to make its debut during Steam Next Fest, running from February 24 to March 3.The game will be available as a limited-time demo, offering players their first opportunity to experience its faction-based gameplay, character abilities, and deception-driven mechanics.With a setting inspired by medieval intrigue, Castle of Blackwater challenges players to outwit, deceive, and strategise their way to victory. Source: Castle of BlackwaterWhat is Castle of Blackwater?Castle of Blackwater is a multiplayer deception game with a play & earn twist. Players take on roles within a shadowy medieval castle…