Cryptomining Malware Campaign Target Docker Severs
Operators of the Lemon_Duck botnet are targeting Docker APIs on Linux servers using a large-scale Monero crypto-mining campaign. According to a Crowdstrike report, Lemon_Duck operators hide their wallets behind proxy pools. The hackers gain access to exposed Docker APIs and run a malicious container to fetch a Bash script disguised as a PNG image. The […]
Apple Workers In Atlanta File To Unionize
Staff at the Apple Atlanta’s Cumberland Mall on Monday filed to unionize. According to Communications Workers of America, the union representing the employees, the filing includes salespeople, technicians, creatives, and operations specialists. More than 100 employees are eligible to join the union effort. Also, at least 30% of workers must sign union authorization cards to […]
Customers Continue To Patronize Tesla Despite Price Increase
Despite rising prices, Tesla has continued to enjoy massive patronage from customers. The company’s profit soared to $3.3 billion in Q2 2022. While production was affected by higher costs and COVID-19 restrictions, the company’s deliveries were up 68%. In Q1 2022, the company delivered more than 310,000 cars. Telsa’s CEO, Elon Musk predicted that the company […]
Attackers Use Phishing Attacks Impersonating Credit Union To Steal Credentials
A report from Avanan security researchers has exposed a new phishing campaign used by attackers. The campaign takes advantage of credit unions to steal money and information. To compromise accounts, the phishing campaign uses different methods including wire transfer codes, payment notifications, and document alerts. The goal of the campaign is to convince the victims […]
Female Representation In Tech To Reach 33% In 2022, Deloitte
Almost 33% overall female representation is expected in large global tech firms on average in 2022. “We predict that roughly one in four leadership roles at large global tech firms will be held by women in 2022, representing a rise of more than four percentage points since 2019,” the Deloitte research said. The research estimates […]
Fidelity Launches Virtual Building To Reach Out To Young Investors
Retail brokerage Fidelity Investments has launched Fidelity Stack and Fidelity Metaverse as it looks to attact more young investors to its platforms. The Fidelity Metaverse is a network of virtual environments where users can work, socialize and play. It can be accessed via different devices and it allows investors to invest in businesses involved in […]
Honda To Cut Car Production By 50% In May
Honda Motor has announced plans to cut production by almost 50% on two lines at one of its Japan factories in early May. The company identified COVID-19, supply chain issues as the reason for the production cut. According to Honda, the persistent semiconductor shortage and uncertain geopolitical affairs have caused delays in logistics and parts […]
Elon Musk Secures $46.5 Billion For Funding Twitter Bid
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has secured a $46.5 billion financing commitment to acquire Twitter. According to a filing with U.S. regulators, the billionaire is also considering starting a tender offer for the company’s outstanding shares. To finance the transaction, Musk will put up $$33.5 billion which will include $21 billion in equity abs $12.5 billion […]
Home Deport Restructure Executives, Names New CIO
U.S. home improvement retailer, Home Deport has elevated SVP of IT, Fahim Siddiqui to the role of EVP and CIO. Home Deport former EVP and CIO, Mart Carey will now serve the company as the EVP of customer experience. Both Siddiqui and Carey will to the company’s CEO Ted Decker. Siddiqui’s new role means he […]
Cyber Security Today, April 22, 2022 – Backgrounder on BlackCat ransomware gang, movement from REvil and millions stolen from another DeFi system
This episde reports on an FBI paper on the BlackCat ransomware gang, the possible return of REvil, the theft of millions from a DeFi project and more
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