Category: Technology

Note: A copy of the superseding criminal complaint can be found here. A superseding criminal complaint filed in the District of New Jersey was unsealed today charging a dual Russian and Israeli national for being a developer of the LockBit ransomware group. In August, Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian and Israeli national, was arrested […]

PRESS RELEASE: WARSAW, 20 December 2024 – In its final report on the observation of the 26 October parliamentary elections in Georgia, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) reiterates its earlier findings and conclusions. The elections took place amidst serious concerns about the impact of recently adopted legislation on fundamental freedoms and civil […]

The European Union’s proposal to alter the framework for police access to data has sparked significant concern among privacy advocates, human rights organizations, and tech companies. Over 50 groups, including NGOs and major technology firms, have issued a warning that the proposed changes could compromise fundamental rights and digital security across Europe. Controversial Proposal: A […]

In today’s digital world, a business’s reputation and the trust it has built with its customers are its most valuable assets. However, these assets are highly vulnerable in the event of a cyberattack. From ransom demands to system lockouts and malware injections, the financial and reputational consequences of a cyber incident can be severe. Yet, […]

The problem with hares… reysphoto/Shutterstock Modern computers are a triumph of technology. A single computer chip contains billions of nanometre-scaled transistors that operate extremely reliably and at a rate of millions of operations per second. However, this high speed and reliability comes at the cost of significant energy consumption: data centres and household IT appliances […]

In a significant move within the global automotive sector, Honda and Nissan are reportedly considering a strategic tie-up with Mitsubishi Motors, aiming to create one of the largest automotive groups worldwide. The discussions highlight the evolving dynamics of the industry as manufacturers seek to navigate major shifts, including the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the […]

The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step in bolstering its technological and strategic autonomy by securing a €10.6 billion deal to develop IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite), an ambitious satellite internet network that aims to rival global leaders like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. This project, which […]

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock It’s become completely normal to find a romantic partner through a bit of swiping on your phone. But could the same be about to happen for parenting? “Elective co-parenting” involves two or more people choosing to have and raise a child together outside of a romantic relationship. And if this becomes […]

NIAID When you look in a mirror, the reflection is fundamentally you, but with a perfect reversal of all your features. This illustrates a phenomenon we also see in the tiny world of molecules. Some molecules exist as mirror images of themselves, known as “enantiomers”, that can’t be superimposed on one another. This concept is […]

Materials, whether electronics, pharmaceuticals or engineering components, have transformed the modern world. They have also become critical in addressing some of our most pressing socioeconomic challenges through new technologies that improve lives across the world. In examining materials down to the atomic level, researchers can develop new and improved materials with transformational applications in areas […]