A trial program conducted by Pornhub in collaboration with UK-based child protection organizations aimed to deter users from searching for child abuse material (CSAM) on its website. Whenever CSAM-related terms were searched, a warning message and a chatbot appeared, directing users to support services. The trial reported a...
This article discusses a new study on the link between gut bacteria and diet, particularly the ability to digest cellulose, a major component of plants....
Well, apparently, this is an A record for api.github.com. This name resolves to a different IP around the globe. See www.whatsmydns.net/#A/api.github.com
The IP is detected as “clean” on VirusTotal: www.virustotal.com/gui/ip-address/…/detection , although apparently (probably not surprising as it is github) is also a favorite address for everything including malware.
Maybe you can ask in the keepassxc discussion forum on github.
VirusTotal doesn’t indicate keepassxc.exe 2.7.7 contacts this address. I’d be careful. Check the binaries’ signatures. Try a full install to see if that behaves differently.
Tiny worms living in the radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) surprisingly show no signs of radiation damage in their genes. Researchers compared the worms’ genomes to those from non- irradiated areas and found no mutations caused by radiation....
… officials had opened a fraud investigation against the man, confirming 130 vaccinations over nine month… The man then reported an additional 87 vaccinations to the researchers, which in total included eight different vaccine formulations, including updated boosters.
Spoofing a number means they can call somebody and appears as calling from your number. In order to receive SMS or call made to your number, they would have to hijack your SIM, typically convincing your telecom provider to transfer your phone info over to theirs.
In the US, someone knowing your full name and phone number is commonplace. There is no wide-spead havoc because of this. Someone who wants to harm you would really have to be motivated to get more information from the info you gave them. This is obviously possible because of wide-spread data leaks, but does your emissary have the perseverance and the knowledge to do this?
A French study found people who eat a breakfast high in refined carbs (like pastries and juice) were rated less attractive than those who ate whole grains (like wholemeal toast) for breakfast. This might be because refined carbs affect blood sugar and insulin, potentially impacting skin health and sex hormones. The researchers...
Scammers hacked the late actor Matthew Perry’s Twitter account and posted a fake plea for cryptocurrency donations in the name of his foundation. The foundation confirmed the post was a scam and urged people not to donate....
Writing Down and Throwing Away Your Anger May Help Reduce It, According to New Study (www.404media.co)
https://www.404media.co/content/images/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-10-at-12.14.01-PM.png...
MIT Researcher Creates Mind-Controlled Internet Search Headset (www.unilad.com)
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UK Trial: Pornhub's Chatbot Halts Millions from Accessing Child Abuse Content (www.wired.com)
A trial program conducted by Pornhub in collaboration with UK-based child protection organizations aimed to deter users from searching for child abuse material (CSAM) on its website. Whenever CSAM-related terms were searched, a warning message and a chatbot appeared, directing users to support services. The trial reported a...
Bear Necessities: Black Bear Cubs Take a Swan Paddle at Woburn Safari Park (news.sky.com)
https://e3.365dm.com/24/03/1600x900/skynews-woburn-black-bears_6498953.jpg?20240323181234...
Google has replaced the Google Assistant app on Android with Gemini by default (www.androidauthority.com)
This means:...
Eumicrotremus pacificus (en.m.wikipedia.org)
Scientists Experiment with Thickening Arctic Sea Ice to Mitigate Warming (www.bbc.com)
https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/cpsprodpb/A625/production/_132933524_copyofphotoofscenicpumping.jpg.webp...
Urban Diets Lead to Decline in Gut Bacteria That Digest Plants (arstechnica.com)
This article discusses a new study on the link between gut bacteria and diet, particularly the ability to digest cellulose, a major component of plants....
IMF Discloses Microsoft 365 Email Account Hacking Incident (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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Unexpectedly, after updating KeePassXC started knocking on the Internet. Is this behavior normal?
windows10 keepassxc.exe, 11.03.2024 18:40:26, 52509, 140.82.121.5, lb-140-82-121-5-fra.github.com, 443 (https), tcp, Outbound, [B] Internal\BlockConnection
Self-Destructing Chips: Researchers Unveil Techniques to Thwart Sophisticated Cyberattacks (www.techradar.com)
Researchers presented new techniques to fight sophisticated hacking at a tech conference. Here are the highlights:...
Mewm and Pewpew (lemmy.world)
Chernobyl Worms Show Unexpected Resilience to Radiation (www.sciencealert.com)
Tiny worms living in the radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) surprisingly show no signs of radiation damage in their genes. Researchers compared the worms’ genomes to those from non- irradiated areas and found no mutations caused by radiation....
A 62-Year-Old German Man Got 217 Covid Shots—and Was Totally Fine (www.wired.com)
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Thai Customs Seize 87 Animals in Checked Luggage, Including Endangered Red Panda, from Passengers (www.bbc.com)
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Pet Allowance (lemmy.world)
sad sad mommy @noahsarca...
If someone nefarious has your full legal name and your phone number, can they wreak any havoc in our life with that info?
Study Links High-Refined Carb Breakfast to Lower Perceived Attractiveness Rating (www.theguardian.com)
A French study found people who eat a breakfast high in refined carbs (like pastries and juice) were rated less attractive than those who ate whole grains (like wholemeal toast) for breakfast. This might be because refined carbs affect blood sugar and insulin, potentially impacting skin health and sex hormones. The researchers...
Hacked WordPress sites use visitors' browsers to hack other sites (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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Late Actor Matthew Perry's Twitter Hacked: Fake Charity Plea Targets Fans with Cryptocurrency Scam (www.bitdefender.com)
Scammers hacked the late actor Matthew Perry’s Twitter account and posted a fake plea for cryptocurrency donations in the name of his foundation. The foundation confirmed the post was a scam and urged people not to donate....
Challenges in Deciphering the Secrets of Large Language Models (archive.is)
https://archive.is/6X8MM/ba28860cc9b52befad2256b26b6a14fa283aa469.webp...