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New mega RNA virus may hold the key to mass oyster die-offs
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown virus in farmed Pacific oysters during a mass die-off in B.C., Canada. The ...
Black Hat 2025: Security Researcher Unpacks Cybercrime’s Evolution… and How AI Is Changing the Game
From prank viruses to profit-driven cybercrime, Mikko Hypponen explains how today’s malware is targeted, professional, and ...
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You're better at spotting malware than you think, new study suggests
When it comes to cybersecurity, humans are often seen as the weakest link, but new research suggests that with a little help, ...
Microsoft’s new AI reverse-engineers malware autonomously, marking a shift in cybersecurity
Microsoft unveils Project Ire, an autonomous AI system that reverse-engineers software to detect and block malware without ...
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You’re better at spotting malware than you think
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Cheriton School of Computer Science teamed up with University of Guelph cybersecurity experts to test how users, ranging ...
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Scientists Identify Giant Viruses That Lead To Overabundant, Toxic Algae That Poisons Our Wildlife
The post Scientists Identify Giant Viruses That Lead To Overabundant, Toxic Algae That Poisons Our Wildlife first on ...
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'This is not a new war': How the battle between viruses and bacteria could help us beat superbugs
The viruses that kill bacteria may be our best bet against antibiotic resistance — if we can understand how they win.
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Ancient viruses embedded in our DNA help switch genes on and off, study finds
A new study has revealed that "junk DNA" descended from ancient viruses could play a key role in controlling genes.