Blog & Resources
Security awareness tips, phishing prevention guides, and best practices.
Kiteworks Urges Customers to Shut Down Systems for 9 Hours Over Possible Cyber Attack
Kiteworks (formerly Accellion) is urging customers to shut down their systems as a precautionary measure for nine hours over the weekend after it received threat intelligence about an imminent cyber attack. "Kiteworks received credible threat intelligence from federal intelligence authorities indic
In 2023, engineers melted discarded plastic bags into roof tiles; the lighter tiles showed test temperatures about 17°C lower than standard roof materials
In a groundbreaking study, researchers in Pakistan have innovatively turned discarded plastic bags into roofing tiles, resulting in a remarkable temperature difference of 17°C compared to standard concrete. This new material, dubbed 'plastocrete', not only of
Mother whose daughter died after marathon from SADS wants cardiac screening for teens
THE MOTHER OF a young runner who died shortly after she crossed the finish line in the half-marathon in Cork city last year is supporting a fundraising appeal aimed at detecting possible abnormalitie
In 2025, engineers replaced road stone with steel-furnace slag and waste plastic; the mix showed better rutting resistance, fatigue life and stiffness than conventional aggregate
Research shows that electric arc furnace slag can replace conventional aggregates in stone matrix asphalt mixtures. Laboratory tests indicate improved performance characteristics such as rutting resistance and fatigue life with this combination. Additionally,
Refrigerators: The Next Battle Frontier?
The next battle frontier may not begin with a missile launch or an attack on a satellite. It may begin with a series of small, seemingly unrelated failures designed to disrupt, complicate, and confuse us before we even realize we are under attack. And yes, th
In 2024, engineers paved a test overlay with recycled tyre rubber and tire-fabric fibre; the field-tested road surface developed no visible cracking
Innovative research is underway to enhance the durability of asphalt pavements through the incorporation of recycled tyre materials. A comprehensive study suggests that the inclusion of ground tyre rubber and fabric fibres significantly boosts resistance agai
Claude Opus 5.5 Should Raise Your Ambitions
When it comes to making things, or doing most things in general, Fable 5.1 and especially GPT-6 Astra raised my ambition level. They should have raised yours, too. Claude Opus 5.5 should raise your
Microsoft pauses KB5002907 update after Office license deactivations
Microsoft has paused the rollout of the KB5002907 Microsoft 365 update after users report that it deactivated, or in some cases completely removed, perpetual Office 2016 and Office 2019 installations.
Carrier verification: who's really hauling your freight? - TT
In a widely publicized example of the growing threat of strategic cargo theft, a $400,000 shipment of lobster meat bound for Costco stores was stolen late last year by criminals impersonating a legit
GitHub Actions re-enabled with Mini Shai-Hulud payload still active
Two third-party GitHub Actions previously compromised in a Mini Shai-Hulud campaign were re-enabled by their maintainer and remained accessible for more than a week despite still pointing to malicious code.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen affirms IPO plans despite $387.5M security breach
Bitget's IPO plans amid a major security breach highlight resilience but also underscore the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Mastercard champions a more connected digital future for Africa at GITEX Nigeria 2026
At GITEX Nigeria 2026, Mastercard highlighted the need for interoperability, financial innovation, and cybersecurity to build a connected digital economy.