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Company behind modified Signal app used by Mike Waltz allegedly hacked
Software engineer and former journalist for The Intercept Micah Lee eventually managed to hunt down the source code for TM SGNL, uncovering at least one serious vulnerability, the use of hardcoded credentials. That raised an obvious question mark about the app’s security. However, since then he and journalist Joseph Cox were contacted by a hacker who provided evidence that the…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets a company town in Texas
South Texas voters mostly employed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX have approved a measure to incorporate as Starbase, a new city in Texas’ Cameron County near the company’s Boca Chica Beach launch site on the Gulf of Mexico. The final tally was 212–6 in support of the measure, reports The Associated Press. The election took place following a petition that had…
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Outgoing Kaseya CEO teases “this is just the beginning” for the company
The tech industry, particularly the channel, is filled with big personalities making even bigger moves and announcements that drive things forward. While the tenure of tech CEOs, on average, ranges wildly between less than four years and up to 15 years (depending on which research you consider), the point at which one leader leaves and another is brought in can…
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Digital photo frame company Nixplay cut its free cloud storage to almost nothing
One of the most frustrating realities about modern technology products is that while so many of them can get exciting new features via the internet, they can lose them just as easily. That happened to owners of Nixplay smart digital photo frames this week when they were hit with a previously announced update the company said would “remove premium features…
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Ransomware gang Interlock claims attack on kidney dialysis company DaVita – 1.5 TB of data stolen
Today, ransomware gang Interlock has added kidney dialysis firm DaVita to its data leak site. It alleges to have stolen 1.5 TB of data, which includes 683,104 files and 75,836 folders. On April 14, DaVita reported that it had suffered a ransomware attack on April 12, and this was “affecting and encrypting certain on-premises systems.” The attack continues to disrupt…
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This tech company wants to pay staff to look after their mental and physical wellbeing
Stress and burnout in the technology sector have become major issues, with workers across a raft of professions reporting higher workloads, longer hours, and rising mental health problems. One company wants to change that, however, and incentivize staff to prioritize their mental wellbeing. London-based technology firm Thrive has unveiled the launch of its ‘Wellness Era’ initiative, which aims to reward…
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US Blocks NVIDIA Chip Sales to China – Company Projects $5.5B Hit
NVIDIA says new US restrictions on chip exports to China could cost the company $5.5 billion, as Washington tightens licensing rules for advanced AI hardware sales. The chipmaker said the charge is related to inventory, purchase commitments, and related reserves. “The (US government) indicated that the license requirement addresses the risk that the covered products may be used in, or…
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‘Insiders don’t need to break in’: A developer crippled company networks with malicious code and a ‘kill switch’ after being sacked – and experts warn it shows the huge danger of insider threats
Security experts have warned ITPro over the risks of insider threats from disgruntled workers after a software developer deployed a ‘kill switch’ to sabotage his former employer’s networks. 55-year-old Davis Lu was convicted in March after being found guilty of “causing intentional damage to protected computers”, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Lu, who worked for power management…
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“I LOVE this company!” Looking back on 50 years of tech giant Microsoft
When you hear the phrase “Dance like nobody is watching…” what immediately springs to mind? Although it’s been reused many times in modern music, it’s believed that it originates from Mark Twain. Regardless of its true origin, I always think back to some of my earliest memories. That of being in nursery school, hearing some music, and it just taking…
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How tech leaders can reconnect employees with company goals
With workplaces requiring their staff to use multiple digital tools and platforms to communicate and collaborate, workers have in some way never been more connected. On the other hand, more and more workers are feeling disconnected from their employer. According to Slingshot’s 2024 Digital Work Trends report, less than a quarter (23%) of employees feel they’re educated on what their…
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