carefully

This is how a carefully hidden backdoor in fake AWS files escaped the attention of the general public

by

Researchers have determined that two fake AWS packages, downloaded hundreds of times from the open source NPM JavaScript repository, contained carefully hidden code that, when executed, allowed access to developers’ computers. The packages—img-aws-s3-object-multipart-copy And legacyaws-s3-object-multipart-copy— were attempts to impersonate aws-s3-object-multipart-copy, a legitimate JavaScript library for copying files using Amazon’s S3 cloud service. The fake files … Read more

PSA for one-time human play: You cannot delete your character or transfer to a server, so choose very, very carefully where and with whom you play [UPDATED]

by
Once Human

Update 7/9/2024 at 5:50pm PT / 8:50pm ET: Responding to feedback on launch day, Once Human developer Starry Studio has unlocked the ability for players to create multiple characters. This gives fans who want to recreate their character or play on a different server the ability to do so, though it appears that characters still … Read more

Scientists think they know why people live so long: Moms | CBC News

by

Why do people live so long? A new study suggests that a mother’s care could be an important part of that. The Cornell University study says the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partially explained by the mother-infant relationship. Maternal care leads to the evolution of “long, slow lives,” … Read more

Safety first: NASA promises to use AI carefully and responsibly

by
wide-field telescope view showing dozens of distant galaxies

NASA will prioritize safety while harnessing the ever-growing power of artificial intelligence, agency officials emphasized. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing rapidly, as evidenced by the rise of tools like ChatGTP. The burgeoning field could help NASA make transformative discoveries, agency officials say — but there are also potential pitfalls. “There are a lot of … Read more