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National Academies’ Roundtable on Macroeconomics and Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities to Hold First Public Meeting on Jan. 23

A new roundtable will hold its first public meeting on Jan. 23 to discuss challenges associated with incorporating climate change into the macroeconomic analyses used for federal policymaking. The roundtable’s activities will inform a new White House interagency working group.




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Nobel Prize Summit on Countering Misinformation and Building Trust in Science To Be Held May 24-26

Nobel Prize laureates and other esteemed experts and leaders will gather at “Truth, Trust and Hope” for a global dialogue on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in science. Hosted by NAS and the Nobel Foundation, the summit takes place May 24-26 in Washington, D.C., and virtually.




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Deficient Facilities Adversely Affect National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Mission, With Economic, National Security, and Safety Impacts, Says New Report

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s facilities should be modernized to ensure that the agency can continue to deliver measurement science and standards that advance U.S. innovation and competitiveness on national technology priorities. Substandard facilities brought about through lack of investment have created ongoing problems that affect research.




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Higher Ed Institutions, STEMM Organizations Should Act to Change Cultures to Support Inclusive Excellence and Dismantle Barriers Created by Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias

Higher education institutions and science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine organizations should go beyond a focus on simply increasing the numeric participation of minoritized racial and ethnic groups. To increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEMM fields, organizations of all sizes must act to change their cultures and environments.




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G-7 Science Academies Call for Actions to Improve Climate Change Decision-Making, Protect Ocean Biodiversity, and Support Well-Being of Older People

Today the science academies of the G-7 nations released statements calling on their governments to address systemic risks and improve decision-making related to climate change, restore and recover ocean biodiversity, and deliver better health and well-being for aging populations.




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Catherine Kelleher and Jo Husbands - In Memory of Two Key Contributors to the Work of CISAC

Two remarkable women who made invaluable contributions to the work of the Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC) died in recent months -- Catherine Kelleher and Jo Husbands. Their accomplishments and qualities have been described well by others, including especially Women in International Security (WIIS). We at CISAC want additionally to honor their work for us.




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Registration Now Open -- May 24-26 Nobel Prize Summit on Misinformation and Trust in Science

Registration is now open for the Nobel Prize Summit “Truth, Trust and Hope,” a global conversation on how to stop misinformation from eroding public trust in science. Hosted by NAS and the Nobel Foundation, the summit takes place May 24-26 in Washington, D.C., and virtually.




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Health Care and Child Care Needs Should Be Elevated in the Nation’s Poverty Statistics, Says New Report

The methodology used by the Census Bureau to calculate the Supplemental Poverty Measure should be updated to reflect households’ basic needs and resources to meet those needs more accurately. A new report recommends changes to better account for families’ health care, child care, and housing expenses.




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Submissions for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications Are Now Open

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2023 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications, which honor top science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine for the general public.




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Measurement and Management of Systemic Risk in Gulf of Mexico Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Have Improved Since Deepwater Horizon Disaster, But Progress Lags in Some Areas

Most of the offshore oil and gas industry operating in the Gulf of Mexico has improved its management of systemic risk in recent years, according to a new report that also points out where uneven progress and critical gaps remain for industry and regulators to address.




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National Nuclear Security Administration Cannot Continue With ‘Business as Usual’ in the Shifting Supercomputing Landscape, Says New Report

The National Nuclear Security Administration needs to fundamentally rethink the strategy for its next generation of high-performance computing and cannot continue with ‘business as usual’ through shifting technical and geopolitical landscapes. Advanced computing capabilities help the NNSA ensure that the U.S. maintains a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear stockpile.




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AI in HR: Is artificial intelligence changing how we hire employees forever?

Much digital ink has been spilled on artificial intelligence taking over jobs, but what about AI shaking up the hiring process in the meantime?




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Arid Viper poisons Android apps with AridSpy

ESET researchers discovered Arid Viper espionage campaigns spreading trojanized apps to Android users in Egypt and Palestine




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Hacktivism is evolving – and that could be bad news for organizations everywhere

Hacktivism is nothing new, but the increasingly fuzzy lines between traditional hacktivism and state-backed operations make it a more potent threat




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Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 4)

As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds?




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Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters.




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Phishing targeting Polish SMBs continues via ModiLoader

ESET researchers detected multiple, widespread phishing campaigns targeting SMBs in Poland during May 2024, distributing various malware families




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The cyberthreat that drives businesses towards cyber risk insurance

Many smaller organizations are turning to cyber risk insurance, both to protect against the cost of a cyber incident and to use the extensive post-incident services that insurers provide




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Why tech-savvy leadership is key to cyber insurance readiness

Having knowledgeable leaders at the helm is crucial for protecting the organization and securing the best possible cyber insurance coverage




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Top 6 Craigslist scams: Don’t fall for these tricks

Here’s how to spot and dodge scams when searching for stuff on the classified ads website that offers almost everything under the sun




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Black Hat USA 2024: How cyber insurance is shaping cybersecurity strategies

Cyber insurance is not only a safety net, but it can also be a catalyst for advancing security practices and standards




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Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

ESET analysts dissect a novel phishing method tailored to Android and iOS users




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The great location leak: Privacy risks in dating apps

What if your favorite dating, social media or gaming app revealed your exact coordinates to someone you’d rather keep at a distance?




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Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors




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PWA phishing on Android and iOS – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Phishing using PWAs? ESET Research's latest discovery might just ruin some users' assumptions about their preferred platform's security




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Analysis of two arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities affecting WPS Office

Demystifying CVE-2024-7262 and CVE-2024-7263




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Cyberespionage the Gamaredon way: Analysis of toolset used to spy on Ukraine in 2022 and 2023

ESET Research has conducted a comprehensive technical analysis of Gamaredon’s toolset used to conduct its cyberespionage activities focused in Ukraine




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Understanding cyber-incident disclosure

Proper disclosure of a cyber-incident can help shield your business from further financial and reputational damage, and cyber-insurers can step in to help




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FBI, CISA warning over false claims of hacked voter data – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

With just weeks to go before the US presidential election, the FBI and the CISA are warning about attempts to sow distrust in the electoral process




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Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation

Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices




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Telekopye transitions to targeting tourists via hotel booking scam

ESET Research shares new findings about Telekopye, a scam toolkit used to defraud people on online marketplaces, and newly on accommodation booking platforms




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Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility?




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Quishing attacks are targeting electric car owners: Here’s how to slam on the brakes

Ever alert to fresh money-making opportunities, fraudsters are blending physical and digital threats to steal drivers’ payment details




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Don't become a statistic: Tips to help keep your personal data off the dark web

You may not always stop your personal information from ending up in the internet’s dark recesses, but you can take steps to protect yourself from criminals looking to exploit it




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Statistical visualization functions and “Open in MATLAB Online”

Jiro's Pick this week is dabarplot, daviolinplot, daboxplot by Povilas Karvelis.Today, I'd like to highlight a couple of things in this post.Statistical visualization functions"Open in MATLAB Online"... read more >>




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Celebrating Pi Day with cool visualizations

Jiro's Pick this week is Happy Pi Day by Zhaoxu Liu / slandarer. I'm a couple of days late, but I wanted to highlight this set of cool visualizations by Zhaoxu for Pi Day. It's amazing to see so... read more >>




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Visualizing number of letters in a number

Jiro's Pick this week is CountLettersNum by Edgar Guevara.Edgar created this interesting visualization inspired by a blog post by @matthen2. The concept is simple.Start with a number between 1 and... read more >>




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Delhi HC issues notice to Telecom Department on accused judge's plea

Two former high court judges - SN Shukla of the Allahabad High Court and Quddusi of the Odisha High Court - have been charged by the CBI in the case. The agency had produced intercepted phone calls between the two judges as part of its charge sheet filed last July. It had also named other people in the alleged bribery scandal.




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Ericsson, Intel team up on 5G development in Malaysia with eye on enterprise use cases

Amongst the areas that Ericsson and Intel have identified for collaboration is the joint development of enterprise use cases in selected verticals such as manufacturing, transport and logistics.




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Unlocking digital transformation goals for Indian enterprises with 5G

Recently, India's Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 5G service, affirming that "India will lead the Industry 4.0 revolution with 5G at the helm." Commenting on this technology, certain experts predicted that by 2035, 5G will have a cumulative economic impact of US$ 1 trillion, and between 2025 and 2040, it could deliver an additional GDP of US$ 150 billion for the country. This aligns with India's vision of becoming a US$ 5 trillion economy by 2025.




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Govt should allot spectrum directly to enterprises for private networks: Voice

However, telecom operators associations COAI recently said private 5G network deployments by system integrators may lead to operational inefficiencies, capital burden, and eventually prove to be counter-productive.




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BSNL issues purchase order to TCS, ITI for 1 lakh 4G sites: Report

On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the third revival package for the telecom PSU worth Rs 89,047 crores which also includes the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum through equity infusion.




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MeitY to hold consultation with industry on data law this week

Big Tech companies are likely to get less time than startups, MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises), government departments and other state governments to implement the rules around the DPDPA, the official had said. The government is also ready with a broad draft of the 21 rules under DPDPA, the official had said, adding that the government would now begin consultation on these rules.




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Data analytics is shaping the future of banking

Banks invest in data analytics and AI technologies to enhance customer experience, optimize decision-making, and prevent financial fraud. They focus on platform models, identity analytics, and fraud detection to improve services and security, aiming to capture the customer's financial journey for insights into their buying process.




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Spanish prosecutors investigate Meta over data use for AI

Spanish prosecutors said Thursday that they were investigating Facebook owner Meta over suspicions it breached data-protection laws by using users' data to train its AI programme. It added that prosecutors were seeking to protect users' "personal data" and would consult the Spanish data-protection authority about possible measures. du/mb/rlp/js




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How leaders bring in real business impact of data in enterprises

Harnessing data is a multifaceted endeavor including CX, privacy, modernization, etc. Industry leaders talk about how data can drive substantial business impact while navigating the inherent challenges.




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Data is critical for any economy, will drive UP's growth: Western Digital official

Talking about Uttar Pradesh, Wani said the development of cities like Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad as key financial hubs underscore the state's commitment to harnessing the growth potential.




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Cisco opens first India plant: Excited about India as a market and export hub, says CEO Chuck Robbins

Cisco’s new facility at Chennai will manufacture Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series of routers.




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Ratan Tata’s vision should still be India’s

Ratan Tata, the recently deceased patriarch of the Tata Group, symbolized India's industrial evolution and global ambitions. Despite mixed successes in global ventures like Corus Group and Jaguar Land Rover, he pushed for India’s integration into global markets, diverging from the local focus of current government policies.




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Uber to launch AI assistant to help drivers go electric

The ride-hailing company has advocated a shift to EVs for several years and has pledged $800 million to support its driver partners' switching entirely to EVs by 2040.