Asus’ software update system was hacked and used to distribute malware to about 1 million Windows computers, according to the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab. The malware was disguised as a “critical” software update, distributed from Asus’ servers, and signed using a real Asus certificate that made it appear to be valid. Details of the hack were first … Read more
The Mi’kmaq language, especially when it comes to place names, is a descriptive one. Often, the proper names given to places describe a geographical feature or a particular land use the location was known for. For example, Ktaqmkuk — the Mi’kmaq word for Newfoundland is translated as “the larger shore” or “the other shore.” Around … Read more
Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond just revealed a new launch of small kitchen appliances — and they are perfect for gifting this holiday season. The collection, which officially launched on Dec. 3, features elegant floral designs that are meant to add a touch of style to any home. The seven new items include slow cookers, … Read more
The largest living whales – including the gigantic 30-metre blue whale – are fast predatory hunters that support their massive bodies by filtering large volumes of tiny prey from cool near-polar waters. They do this using baleen: plates of a tough substance hanging from their upper jaw. Evidence of early evolution of baleen whales remains … Read more