Super Rat: the record-setting rodent sniffing out landmines and saving lives.
From @CNN: "Rats don’t always have the best reputations, but one named Ronin with a super sense of smell is working to change that."
Lotus Blossom espionage group targets multiple industries with different versions of Sagerunex and hacking tools
The Lotus Blossom espionage group has been conducting cyber espionage campaigns targeting government, manufacturing, telecommunications, and media sectors in the Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The group employs various versions of the Sagerunex backdoor, including new variants that use cloud services like Dropbox, Twitter, and Zimbra for command and control. Lotus Blossom utilizes multiple hacking tools and techniques to maintain long-term persistence in compromised networks. The attacks involve multi-stage operations, including reconnaissance, lateral movement, and data exfiltration. The group has been active since at least 2012 and continues to evolve its tactics and malware to evade detection.
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@LinuxAndYarn @GossiTheDog I've to applaud #WSJ for showing how much #Apple is shafting #consumers with overpriced #parts, because even if the #battery had only 10% tariff there's no reason for a #replacement part to cost more than $50.
It is apparently #WorldRatDay today 
#rat #rats
The landmine-sniffing rats are continuing their slow and steady task of demining Cambodia (and other places). Here's an article about a rat named Ronin setting a record for most mines discovered (109). The previous record holder had cleared 71 landmines by the time of his retirement.
Wild rodents feed on the buds, flowers and seeds of a variety of invasive weeds, thus acting as biological control agents!
https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/DY7HE
This #video #footage is freely available through the #OpenScience Framework.
Additional #Documentary videos are available #FREE of charge from the same #source
Happy World Rat Day!
It makes me happy that there is a World Rat Day, and it is today!
There are a few widespread, commensal rats, but most of them are tightly associated with their specific habitat making them excellent ecological indicators.
Here is a mountain giant rat - one of my favorites!
Enjoy a wee rat mini linocut for World Rat Day (invented by pet rat enthusiasts to challenge any rat stigma). They do actually make great pets.
Hackers Use WRECKSTEEL to Steal Information from Computers
Ukrainian government agencies are facing targeted cyberattacks which are gained
by threat actor named UAC-0219 using information stealer WRECKSTEEL.
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#fedihelp #Rat erbeten:
Ich spiele jetzt seit einem Jahr #Ukulele und habe mich (fast) durch 2 Lehrbücher mit Videos gearbeitet. Leider gibt es den Nachfolgeband noch nicht.
Könnt ihr #Lehrbücher empfehlen, die nicht nur die absoluten Basics* abdecken? Mit Video wäre optimal, notfalls geht es aber hoffentlich auch ohne. Ich möchte nicht auf der Stelle treten, bis das nächste Buch erscheint...
Der #Rat der Stadt #Dortmund beschließt den #LSBTIQ*-Aktionsplan: Im Im Jahr 2025 sollen knapp 76.000 Maßnahmen für mehr Sichtbarkeit und Schutz fließen. #Politik #Soziales #Vielfalt #queer #LGBTIQ*
https://www.nordstadtblogger.de/im-im-jahr-2025-sollen-knapp-76-000-massnahmen-fuer-mehr-sichtbarkeit-und-schutz-fliessen/
#ThrowbackThursday to my second flat felt plushie I created 2 years ago when I had just come up with the concept and the name “Pocket Pals” and I was still very new to sewing, having started 2 months earlier.
The stitching is wonky, the thread I used for the embroidery and assembly was way too thick, but I actually still really love this little guy! I think the overall design is pretty well made!
Rats-Beschluss: Das neue #Gymnasium soll im Dortmunder Osten gebaut werden. Suche nach einem #Standort beginnt. #Dortmund #Politik #Rat #Stadtentwicklung #Soziales
https://www.nordstadtblogger.de/rats-beschluss-das-neue-gymnasium-soll-im-dortmunder-osten-gebaut-werden/
Diskussionen im #Rat über die Dortmunder Festivals im #Sommer: Neues #Festival „#Dortmund #Urban“ soll Innenstadt beleben, Juicy Beats auf jeden Fall stattfinden. #Politik #Kultur #Kreatives #Freizeit
https://www.nordstadtblogger.de/neues-festival-dortmund-urban-soll-innenstadt-beleben-juicy-beats-auf-jeden-fall-stattfinden/
Driving home from the petrol station last night, I saw a juvenile #rat run past on a grass bank between the exit road and some automatic car wash. I saluted the rodent (which has far less impact on the #environment than I do in my motor car)
Bürgermeisterwahl: Rat in Bad Gandersheim weist Einspruch ab
In Bad Gandersheim kann Bürgermeister Niklas Kielhorn (SPD) im Amt bleiben. Der Rat lehnte einen Wahleinspruch ab.
Operation FishMedley targeting governments, NGOs, and think tanks
ESET researchers have uncovered a global espionage operation called Operation FishMedley, conducted by the FishMonger APT group, which is operated by the Chinese contractor I-SOON. The campaign targeted governments, NGOs, and think tanks across Asia, Europe, and the United States during 2022. The attackers used implants like ShadowPad, SodaMaster, and Spyder, which are common or exclusive to China-aligned threat actors. The operation involved sophisticated tactics including lateral movement, credential theft, and custom malware deployment. Seven victims were identified across various countries and sectors. The analysis provides technical details on the malware used, initial access methods, and command and control infrastructure.
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Anoxinon e.V. 
