Most Infosec Pros Believe Vendors Over Hype Their Cybersecurity Products: Survey
The survey also says infosec pros want vendors to use open standards like MITRE and OASIS in thei
Governments Must Do More To Fight Ransomware, Says Insurance Industry
Report by the Geneva Association also suggests banning ransomware payments is unlike
New Luna Ransomware Encrypt Devices Running Windows, Linux And ESXi Systems
A new ransomware named Luna was discovered by Kaspersky security researchers via a dark web ransomware forum. Luna can be used to encrypt devices running Windows, Linux and ESXi systems. The ransomware is very simple and based on command line options adjudged to be under development with limited capabilities. Written in the programming language Rust, […]
Google Introduces A New Method To Block Calendar Invitation Spam
Google is finally making it easy for users to block unsolicited invitations. The company’s new “Automatically add invitations” settings now only allow those that were previously accepted via email (RSVP’d), preventing the system from automatically adding all invitations to the default calendar. “To help keep your Google Calendar free from spam, you can now select […]
U.S. Seizes US$500,000 Worth Of Bitcoin From Suspected North Korean Hackers
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized US$500,000 worth of Bitcoin from suspected North Korean hackers. According to Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, the successful recovery of funds was made possible thanks to a swift report to the FBI from an unnamed Kansas hospital. Court documents say the Kansas hospital was unable to access […]
89% Of IT Professionals Waste Time Working With Bloatware Every Week
Some 89% of the 2,000 IT experts surveyed in a new report by Freshworks say they waste time working with bloatware every week. Bloatware is considered unwanted software. 44% of IT experts also say they would rather have simpler software than more paid leave. The report by Freshworks therefore highlights the need to find a […]
Microsoft Reviews Store Policy On Open Source Software Apps
Microsoft has revised the wording in its Microsoft Store policies, a move necessary because of concerns that open-source developers could be barred from making profits from their apps on the store. The controversial wording can be found in sections 10.8.7 and 11.2 of the Store policy documents. These sections detail how much developers charge for […]
Amazon Unveils New Device Controls For Alexa
Amazon has unveiled the Universal Device Commands, which will cover basic controls for a device. Controls include adjusting the volume, turning off a timer that turns off, or stopping an audio stream. The new feature, unveiled at Amazon’s Alexa Live developer event, will help put users in charge of Alexa’s controls building on the company’s […]
Stablecoins To Face Bank-like U.S. Regulation Under Draft House Bill
According to a source familiar with the matter, issuers of stablecoins will be subject to bank-like regulations and supervision under a draft bill championed by senior members of the US House of Representatives. Issuers of stablecoins tie their value to traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar on the claims that the currencies exhibit low […]
Reps Committee Approves Bill To Create U.S. Privacy Law
A U.S. House of Representatives committee known as the House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a bill to create the first U.S. privacy law. The committee approved the bill by a 53-2 majority, meaning it will now go to the House of Representatives, even though a similar bill is already before the Senate. The […]
