Attackers Exploit Solaris Vulnerability To Install BPFDoor Malware
Threat actors are exploiting an old Solaris vulnerability to install BPFDoor malware. The malicious software was discovered by researchers at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and linked to a China-based threat actor tracked as Red Menshen. BPFDoor is a custom backdoor that has been in use for the last 5 years. It cannot be stopped by firewalls, it […]
Dyson Develops Robots To Help With Household Chores
Dyson has announced plans to build a large robotics centre at its factory at Hullavington Airfield in Wiltshire, where 250 robotics engineers will work and produce new types of domestic products. Dyson is major producer of vacuum cleaner robots, but has tried to expand the company’s product range. Its over-the-ear headphones with air-purifying mouth visor received […]
Ikea To Add Solar Panel To Company’s Offerings
Swedish furniture giant Ikea is adding solar panels to its range as it plans to provide customers with means to both Starkvind (air purifier) and Stjärnstatus (a fridge). The company will roll out its new offering this fall from its California location. Ikea will work with SunPower, one of the largest solar companies in the […]
Jack Dorsey Resigns From Twitter Board
Former Twitter CEO and founder Jack Dorsey has resigned from Twitter’s board of directors. Dorsey’s plan to step down from Twitter’s board has been in place since he stepped down as the company’s CEO late last year. While Twitter announced Dorsey’s decision to step down, the company said he would remain on the board “until […]
New Ransomware Group Triggers Questions About REvil Resurgence
A recent DDoS attack by a group claiming to be associated with the REvil ransomware gang has raised questions about a possible resurgence of the REvil gang or a copycat group trying to use the “REvil” name. When investigating a customer suffering from a DDoS attack, cybersecurity firm Akamai explained that the group behind the […]
Microsoft Expands AI Partnership With Meta
Microsoft and Meta will expand their AI partnership. Meta has selected Azure as “a strategic cloud provider” to accelerate its own AI research and development. According to Meta representatives, Azure will be used to accelerate research and development across the Meta AI group. Meta also plans to use a dedicated Azure cluster of 5,400 GPUs […]
Russia’s VK Launches RuStore For Apps
The Russian internet company VK has launched a home-made app store to bridge the gap left by foreign technology companies. RUStore was founded with the support of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media as well as the Russian technology company Yandex, the largest lender Sberbank and the cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. […]
Qualcomm CEO Predicts Growth For The Chip Supplier
Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano Amon sees growing demand for the company’s chip despite the global economic slowdown. Amon revealed that consumers want “better phones” and a major reflection of how important they are manifested during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers relied on them at work, in schools and to stay in touch with family. “Qualcomm […]
Musk Pledges An Additional $6.25 Billion In Equity To Fund Twitter Takeover
Elon Musk has pledged an additional $6.25 billion in equity to fund his Twitter takeover, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. The additional equity means the billionaire’s margin loan against his Tesla shares has reduced to zero. Musk’s move also suggests that the Tesla boss is still interested in buying the social media company, […]
Twitter Pays $150 Million To Settle Privacy Allegations
Twitter is to pay $150 million as part of a settlement after it was accused of misusing private information for targeted advertising. According to court documents, the company lied to users that the information would be used for security reasons. The complaint accuses Twitter of violating the FTC Act and a 2011 settlement with the […]
