New Ransomware Attacking VMware ESXi Hosts Via SSH Tunneling
New ransomware strains are quietly infiltrating VMware ESXi hosts by setting up SSH tunnels and concealing malicious traffic within legitimate activity.
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Climate Change Warps Brains in the Womb, Scientists Discover
Welcome back to the Abstract! This week, it’s time for a walk in the woods. These particular woods have been dead and buried for centuries, mind you, but they still have a lot to say about the tumultuous events they experienced across thousands of years. Then: exposure to climate change starts in the womb; CYBORG…
CISOs Boost Crisis Simulation Budgets Amid High-Profile Cyber-Attacks
74% of CISOs plan to increase their cyber crisis simulation budgets in 2025
Sophos Annual Threat Report appendix: Most frequently encountered malware and abused software
These are the tools of the trade Sophos detected in use by cybercriminals over 2024
Video Elon Musk criticizes new AI ‘Stargate’ deal backed by Trump
The $500 billion infrastructure investment with the leaders of OpenAI, Oracle, MGX and Softbank is said to help build new data centers to power the next generation of artificial intelligence.
Grok Exposed a Porn Performer’s Legal Name and Birthdate—Without Even Being Asked
Porn performer Siri Dahl’s personal information, including her full legal name and birthday, was publicly exposed earlier this month by xAI’s Grok chatbot. Almost instantly, harassers started opening Facebook accounts in her name and posting stolen porn clips with her real name on sites for leaking OnlyFans content. Dahl has used the name — a…
Trump administration scraps AI-focused framework for FedRAMP
The program was created in response to the Biden administration’s AI executive order.
900 People Are Collectively Driving an ‘Internet Roadtrip’ on Google Street View
This morning I cruised through the streets of a scenic Maine town while classic country music played on the radio. Several of the 900 people in the backseat of the car on the day I hopped in counted pride flags as we passed them. Every time we came across an intersection, several of them would…
Judge Orders CDC and FDA to Restore Pages Removed by Trump Admin Before Midnight
On Tuesday, a judge ordered the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control, and Food and Drug Administration to restore several of the webpages they removed following President Trump’s executive order attacking diversity, equity and inclusion. The health agencies have until 11:59 p.m. on February 11 to restore the pages to how…
Podcast: We’re Suing ICE. Here’s Why
We start this week with some news: we are suing ICE for access to its $2 million contract with a company that sells powerful spyware. Paragon sells tech for remotely breaking into phones and reading messages from encrypted chat apps without a target even clicking a link. After the break, we talk about a couple…