Panasonic Canada acknowledges cyberattack in February
Panasonic Canada suffered a serious cyberattack in February, according to a news report. TechCrunch reported today that a Panasonic headquarters spokesperson said its response to the attack included identifying the scope of impact, containing the malware, cleaning and restoring servers, rebuilding applications and communicating rapidly with affected customers and relevant authorities. The news story also says […]
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The Dangerous “Play To Earn” Trend In Crypto
Crypto enthusiasts and investors have attracted millions of users to the crypto world through the blockchain-based online games known as “play-to-earn.” A lot of users have earned a substantial amount of money while playing these games. However, involving in such activity comes with a lot of risks. One of the risks are imminent cyberattacks from […]
China Improves Surveillance Capabilities With AI Software
China’s desire to expand its surveillance capabilities has led organizations to adopt improved surveillance technology. The technology, known as “one person, one file” helps organisations use AI to sort data on residents. In the past, existing software collected data, but left it to people to organize. The Henan Department of Public Security explains that the […]
New OpenSSH Version Defaults To Protecting Against Future Quantum Attacks
The new OpenSSH 9.0 has moved from using the legacy protocol to using the SFTP protocol by default. This change is critical for protecting against future attacks on quantum computers. OpenSSH, known as Open Secure Shell, is a set of computer programs that facilitate encryption using a protocol called secure shell (SSH). Secure Shell uses […]
Attackers Spread New Meta Malware In Malspam Campaign
Attackers are actively using Meta malware, a new info-stealer malware that steals information, in multiple attacks. The attackers’ main aim is to steal passwords stored in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and cryptocurrency wallets. Hackers who use the malicious software first send a phishing email to victims. The email contains information about money transfers with a request […]
Microsoft Improves Edge Browser Performance With Sleeping Tab Feature
Microsoft has introduced some features that will help to guarantee better performance when using its Microsoft Edge browser.
Hackers Use Leaked Conti Source Code To Attack Russian Companies
A hacker group called NB65 is targeting Russian organizations with ransomware attacks that use the leaked Conti Ransomware source code. Russian organisations attacked by the group include document management operator Tensor, Russian space agency Roskosmos and Russian state television and radio station VGTRK. During the numerous attacks, the group stole and leaked online data belonging […]
The Bill That Seeks To Eliminate Big Tech ‘Gatekeeper’ Status
Major technology companies have expressed their utmost dissatisfaction and disappointment with the American Innovation and Choice Online Act bill. Lawmakers say the bill aims to remove the privileges that big technology companies like Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon use to regulate competitors who use their platforms. For big technology companies, such a bill has consequences, […]
IT Decision Makers Share The Challenges Of Moving To The Cloud
Organizations face various challenges that make moving to the cloud a difficult task. The three biggest challenges IT decision makers report on are cloud cost control, data privacy and security, and a lack of security expertise. Other challenges include the cost of moving data to and from the cloud, security management, lack of cloud management […]
Tesla, Block, Blockstream Collaborate To Mine Bitcoin Using Solar
Blockstream chief executive Adam Back has confirmed the collaboration between the company, Tesla and Block to mine Bitcoin using solar energy in Texas. Tesla is an electric vehicle manufacturer, Block is a payment platform formerly known as Square, and Blockstream is a blockchain company. Blockstream and Block had already announced in June 2021 that they […]
