I found another piece of malware this weekend. This one looks more like a proof-of-concept because the second-stage payload is really “simple”, but it attracted my attention because it uses a nice technique to obfuscate the code. The dropper is a simple Python script (SHA256:e6f7afb92153561ff6c584fee1b04fb132ba984e8a28ca63708a88ebad15b939) with a low VT score of 4/62[1]. The script contains…
A group of chemists, microbiologists, and ecologists has developed a molecular probe (a molecule designed to detect e.g. proteins or DNA inside an organism) that glows when a sugar is broken down. Writing in the journal JACS, the researchers describe how this innovation makes it possible to observe the microscopic competition between algae and the…
Genetic mutations that can cause disease become increasingly common in sperm as men grow older, and new evidence suggests this happens because certain DNA changes are actually favored during sperm production, according to new research. In a major study published on October 8 in Nature, scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the TwinsUK study…
Iron-deficiency anemia is a widespread health problem that often leads to fatigue, headaches, or even cravings for ice. Traditional oral iron supplements can help, but they often leave behind unabsorbed iron that irritates the digestive tract and triggers inflammation. Researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed a new type of supplement that…
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, working with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have pinpointed regions of the human genome linked to cannabis use. Their discoveries reveal new genetic connections to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health, offering insights that could eventually guide prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorder….
By AFP Published October 19, 2025 Thieves wielding power tools raided the Louvre in broad daylight Sunday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of France’s priceless crown jewels, but dropping a gem-encrusted crown as they fled, officials and sources said. AFP Authorities recovered the 19th-century crown — damaged — near the museum. The spectacular…
Gucci owner Kering has agreed to sell its beauty business to L’Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion), the company said on Sunday. Source link
Published October 19, 2025 This holiday season, consumers plan to spend less and shop more strategically, according to Deloitte’s 2025 Holiday Retail Survey. Holiday spending expected to fall 10%: Deloitte – Saks Fifth Avenue The report forecasts that consumers will spend an average of $1,595 this season, a 10% decline year-over-year, marking the first significant…
Published October 19, 2025 Amorepacific is bringing K-beauty to New York with Seoul in the City, its first-ever multi-brand pop-up experience in partnership with Sephora. Amorepacific and Sephora open K-beauty pop-up in New York. – Amorepacific Running October 24 and 25 at 45 West 25th Street, the pop-up will showcase four of Amorepacific’s leading skincare…
Published October 19, 2025 British jewelry brand Astrid & Miyu is strengthening its foothold in the United States with the launch of a new store on New York City’s Madison Avenue opening Monday. Astrid & Miyu store in Cardiff. – Astrid & Miyu The new 1134 Madison Avenue boutique follows Astrid & Miyu’s signature London…
