Recent reports from cybersecurity researchers at Infoblox have highlighted renewed activity from a group known as Muddling Meerkat, believed to be linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors. This resurgence has sparked concerns about potential cyber threats on a global scale. Muddling Meerkat, initially identified in 2019 and dormant until September last year, has resurfaced with a focus on manipulating key internet infrastructure, including global DNS (Domain Name System) and mail exchange (MX) records. DNS is crucial for translating domain names into IP addresses, facilitating internet access ..read more

Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, claims 75% of lives in this category, as per Instituto Vencer o Câncer. Annually, it affects around 9,000 Brazilians and over 130,000 individuals worldwide. This lethal characteristic stems from melanoma’s high metastatic capacity, increasing the likelihood of spreading to lymphatic tissue and blood vessels, thus impacting other organs. Excessive, unprotected sun exposure is a major risk factor, making everyone susceptible. Consequently, melanoma is a focus of intense research, nearing a breakthrough that could reshape its treatment history. In Lo ..read more

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Microbiome has captured the interest of the scientific community. The research unveils that Enterobacter bugandensis bacteria, which can cause infections in humans, have experienced unexpected evolutionary changes while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This discovery sheds new light on how microorganisms adapt to the extreme conditions of space, a topic that is gaining traction in the realm of space microbiology and has significant implications for astronaut health and space station management. The ISS serves as a microbial laborator ..read more

In today’s hyper-connected era, the convergence of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has ushered in a new era of challenges in cybersecurity. The synergy between AI and cyber threats has given rise to sophisticated AI-driven cyber attacks, while the rapid expansion of IoT ecosystems has introduced complex security vulnerabilities. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for safeguarding data, critical infrastructure, and resilience of digital systems in the face of cyber-threats. Defining Cybersecurity Cybersecurit ..read more

Yesterday, boston dynamics posted a video on youtube bidding farewell to the old Atlas, humanoid robot that most of us have associated the company with. This was pretty sad, as the little guy was a very iconic(mainly thanks to all the videos of people pushing it around and abusing and the fear a future skynet wouldn’t like that very much), but we didn’t have long to mourn it’s cyberdeath. Just a couple hours ago, Boston Dynamics released a super short video featuring their brand new human-like bot… named exactly the same! and it’s definitely not similar to pixar’s lamp New beginnings The new ..read more

Before I even start talking about how absurd this is and how it might literally kill the entirety of life on earth, here are the 10 companies responsible for about 50% of ALL the CO2 emitted by humanity between the years of 2016 and 2022: China Coal: The leading coal producer in China was the single largest emitter in the planet, with a staggering 72,993 metric tons of CO2 released into the atmosphere, equating to 25.79% of the world’s total emissions during the period. Saudi Aramco, the oil giant from Saudi Arabia, contributed with 13,256 metric tons of CO2, which represented 4.84% of the gl ..read more

In a significant stride for Brazilian AI technology, a national startup has unveiled MariTalk: an artificial intelligence chatbot entirely in Portuguese, rivaling its international counterparts. This breakthrough comes amidst the dominance of giants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, backed by Microsoft, in an attempt to compete. Six years ago, a team of researchers at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) in São Paulo delved deep into AI studies. Just a month before OpenAI’s ChatGPT launch, they established a startup dedicated to AI development. Fast forward to May 2023, and their efforts bore fruit ..read more

According to the 2023 Internet Segment Reliability Report, Brazil has remained as the most resilient country to global internet failures. This distinction places Brazil as the only South American nation among the top 10 globally, surpassing its regional counterpart Argentina, which holds the 19th position, with the United States ranking just ahead in 18th place. Milton Kaoru Kashiwakura, an expert interviewed by SBT News, attributes Brazil’s resilience to its robust internet infrastructure, particularly the presence of major internet content providers like Google, Meta, Netflix, Amazon, and Mi ..read more

Since my highschool years 10 years ago, I’ve had interest in the area of microbiology(which I sadly couldn’t pursue due to my hemophobia). Back then, a certain technology called “CRISPR” was circulating, which promised to change everything. The other day, I found a video talking about, and specifically showing how it has started being used by doctors and the industry in recent years, outside of just the research field. So with great excitement, I want to make this blog post about the topic, to both share what I heard and learn new stuff in the process! Oh and by the way, here is the video: Wh ..read more

If you have been looking at the news recently, or watching certain twitch streamers, you’ve heard about a massive security concern regarding Apex Legends. Two streamers, Genburten and ImperialHal, were playing the global series live when suddenly a text message stating “Apex hacking global series by Destroyer2009 & R4ndom“ appeared on the bottom left of their screens, a software they hadn’t installed popped up and suddenly they had aimbot and wall hacks enabled. While one of them immediately disconnected when this happened, the second decided simply not to shoot or abuse any of the hacks ..read more