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We analysed the entire web and found a cybersecurity threat lurking in plain sight

We analysed the entire web and found a cybersecurity threat lurking in plain sight

Our latest research has found that clickable links on websites can often be redirected to malicious destinations. We call these “hijackable hyperlinks” and have found them by the millions across the whole of the web,…

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Fireworks sales have fallen back to Earth after years of explosive growth – here’s why

Fireworks sales have fallen back to Earth after years of explosive growth – here’s why

It’s almost the Fourth of July – a day of parades, barbecue and, of course, fireworks. But while parades and barbecues are still very popular, shockingly, this year fireworks are less so. Imports of fireworks…

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Oil prices rise, set for strong June amid geopolitical risks By Investing.com

Oil prices rise, set for strong June amid geopolitical risks By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday and were headed for strong gains in June as fears of supply disruptions in Russia and the Middle East largely offset concerns over slowing demand. This…

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Supreme Court rejects settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over legal protections for the Sackler family that owned the company

Supreme Court rejects settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over legal protections for the Sackler family that owned the company

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against an estimated US$6 billion Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan on June 27, 2024, that would have shielded the Sackler family – which owned and controlled the company – from legal…

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perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash

perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash

If you’ve ever visited the fossil gallery of a natural history museum — or its gift shop, for that matter — you’ve probably seen the armoured body remains (or exoskeletons) of an extinct group of…

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Exclusive-US Treasury, USAID call in development banks for urgent talks on extreme heat By Reuters

Exclusive-US Treasury, USAID call in development banks for urgent talks on extreme heat By Reuters

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury and the U.S. Agency for International Development are calling leaders of multilateral development banks into an urgent meeting on extreme heat and its devastating impact on developing…

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After years of explosive growth, fireworks sales have fallen back to Earth – here’s why

After years of explosive growth, fireworks sales have fallen back to Earth – here’s why

It’s almost the Fourth of July – a day of parades, barbecue and, of course, fireworks. But while parades and barbecues are still very popular, shockingly, this year fireworks are less so. Imports of fireworks…

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Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?

Other countries have struggled to control how kids access the internet. What can Australia learn?

Debate continues to rage in Australia over whether children should (or can) be banned from social media. Following politicians’ recent promises to ban those under 16 from the platforms, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has…

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Luxembourg governor becomes victim of deepfake attack

Luxembourg governor becomes victim of deepfake attack

Gaston Reinesch, governor of the Central Bank of Luxembourg, has been targeted by a deepfake video that advertises a get-rich-quick scheme, the central bank said on June 26. The video shows journalist Mariette Zenners from…

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Senior Russian diplomat says US must take heed of discussions on nuclear doctrine By Reuters

Senior Russian diplomat says US must take heed of discussions on nuclear doctrine By Reuters

(Reuters) – A senior Russian diplomat, in an interview published on Thursday, urged the United States to pay attention to discussions under way on possibly altering Moscow’s nuclear doctrine to suit changed conditions in international…

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