WikiLeaks says CIA’s “Pandemic” turns servers into infectious Patient Zero

Enlarge / One of the pages published Thursday in WikiLeaks’ latest Vault 7 release. (credit: WikiLeaks) WikiLeaks just published details of a purported CIA operation that turns Windows file servers into covert attack machines that surreptitiously infect computers of interest inside a targeted network. “Pandemic,” as the implant is codenamed, turns file servers into a […]

Sushi shock: Popular lunch option could contain infectious parasites

Sushi is a dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavoured cold rice served with vegetables, egg, or – most often -raw seafood. The chilled sushi retail market, in restaurants and take-away options, was estimated at being worth £68million in the UK in 2015. Sushi chain Itsu reported a 21.8 per cent rise in […]

Symptoms of tuberculosis: Seven signs of infectious TB YOU should know

The symptoms of tuberculosis vary depending on which part of the body is affected – but there are a few key symptoms which can alert people to the condition. The infection usually affects the lungs or the lymph glands – tissue in the body which contains white blood cells which help protect the body against […]