Indigo admits cyber attack was ransomware, employee data accessed
Two weeks after suffering a cyber attack, Indigo Books and Music has acknowledged it was hit by ransomware and employee data was compromised. “On February 8, 2023, Indigo experienced a ransomware attack,” the company says in an updated FAQ on its website. “Through our investigation we learned there is no reason to believe customer data
Phishing still the leading way attackers breach security controls: IBM
Report also found the average time to complete a ransomware attack dropped from two months down to less than
AWS launches Carrier Network and Network Edge
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of two new services to assist telecommunications carriers in building and operating their cloud networks. AWS Carrier Network, the first service, enables carriers to create and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) in AWS. The second service, AWS Network Edge, allows carriers to deploy network functions like firewalls […]
Gartner highlights Java licensing concerns
According to a recent Gartner survey, many companies are reconsidering their use of Java due to licensing concerns. According to Gartner, Oracle is targeting both existing Oracle customers and those who do not have any Oracle products after introducing the new Java SE Universal Subscription. 32% of companies that use Java intend to reduce their […]
Microsoft to defend Activision deal
Microsoft President Brad Smith will try to persuade EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday in a closed session that its $69 billion bid for “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard will increase competition. Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been challenged by antitrust regulators in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. […]
Over 60 nations agree to address concerns over AI use in warfare
More than 60 countries, including China have agreed to address concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare. The agreement was made at the first global Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM). The agreement comes as part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) initiative to establish […]
WhatsApp user reports accidental account takeover after phone number swap
WhatsApp users have been warned that a stranger may be receiving their private WhatsApp messages and may also be able to send messages to all of their contacts if they change their phone number but do not delete the WhatsApp account associated with it. The security flaw is caused by wireless carriers’ practice of recycling […]
Google Chrome update boosts memory efficiency and battery life
Google Chrome has received an update that includes new features aimed at improving memory efficiency and decreasing the impact on a device’s battery life. A new low-power mode is included in the update, which reduces power consumption by limiting resource usage and minimizing background activity. The browser is also more efficient in memory management, requiring […]
Microsoft to launch new version of Microsoft Teams
Microsoft is preparing to release a new version of Microsoft Teams that promises improved performance and resource utilization on desktops. Internally, it is known as Microsoft Teams 2.0 or 2.1. The new version is expected to address some of the platform’s performance issues, such as excessive CPU usage and memory consumption. Faster load times, smoother […]
Hackers sells data center logins for major corporations
According to cybersecurity researchers Resecurity Inc., hackers have been found selling access to some of the world’s largest corporations’ data centers on underground forums. The login credentials were being sold for prices ranging from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The hackers are thought to have gained access via phishing emails or […]
