Predator spyware resurfaces with signs of activity, Recorded Future says

Sanctions and public exposure might have driven Intellexa into silence for months, but that doesn’t mean its Predator spyware is gone for good.

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Wasp-inspired setup 3D-prints complete homes for $1,000

The Crane WASP, also known as “the infinity 3D printer,” uses locally sourced clay, mud or cement to 3D-print affordable homes. It can even use agricultural waste as aggregate. The system is now being used to build much-needed housing in Colombia.Conti… Continue reading Wasp-inspired setup 3D-prints complete homes for $1,000

The UN Is Moving to Fight Cybercrime but Privacy Groups Say Human Rights Will Be Violated

A global deal on the criminal use of computer technology is moving ahead despite worries it will let governments around the world violate human rights.
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Inside Poland’s groundbreaking effort to reckon with spyware abuses 

Poland was once a “dark spot” on spyware abuse, but a probe, victim notifications and more has made it a potential model for other nations.

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We’re cooked: The hottest summer on record, confirms NASA

Coming as no surprise to the millions who sweltered through a Northern Hemisphere summer, the season that has just passed was Earth’s hottest since records began in 1880, according NASA scientists.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: United Nations, … Continue reading We’re cooked: The hottest summer on record, confirms NASA

Microsoft joins a growing chorus of organizations criticizing a UN cybercrime treaty

Critics say the draft version of the global treaty backed by China and Russia could be used to persecute security researchers and activists.

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Historic world agreement commits to protecting international waters

A historic agreement in conservation has seen 193 nations come together for the first time to agree on a High Seas Treaty, which aims to place 30% of international waters into protected areas by 2030. This treaty is necessary for the success of the lan… Continue reading Historic world agreement commits to protecting international waters