The Biden administration has tackled ransomware as a national security threat, disrupting networks, recovering payments, and targeting key operators. Despite these efforts, ransomware attacks have continued to rise, with 2024 set to break records.
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, has forced the evacuation of over half a million people as it threatens the Philippines with devastating winds and rains. The storm made its first landfall in Catanduanes province on Saturday and is expected to strike Luzon, the country’s largest island, by Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreHeroku CEO Bob Wise has left Salesforce, confirmed by a spokesperson who expressed appreciation for his contributions. Wise initially joined Heroku as General Manager from Amazon Web Services, where he was head of Kubernetes and the open-source program office.
Read MoreThe Onion's parent company has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars, which was auctioned to help pay the $1.5 billion Jones owes to Sandy Hook families for his false claims about the tragedy.
Read MoreThe South African government has ceased aid to illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine as part of a crackdown on unlawful mining activities. Police halted food and water supplies, aiming to force miners, who can remain up to 4 kilometers underground for months, to come to the surface.
Read MoreDonald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has caused significant turmoil in the stock market, with major pharmaceutical stocks dropping—Moderna by seven percent, Pfizer by three percent, and Novavax by five percent.
Read MoreShrinkLocker, discovered in May 2024, is a ransomware that uses older techniques like VBScript and built-in Windows features, making it simpler yet effective. Unlike modern ransomware that relies on complex encryption, ShrinkLocker modifies BitLocker configurations to encrypt drives, first checking if BitLocker is enabled and installing it if necessary.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday update addresses 91 security vulnerabilities, including four zero-day flaws, with two actively exploited in the wild.
Read MoreBen Zhao, a computer security researcher at the University of Chicago, became involved in the fight between artists and generative AI when he was approached to help protect images from AI usage.
Read MoreAn E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers has sickened at least 104 people across the U.S., according to the CDC's latest report.
Read MorePedro Pascal attended the Gladiator II premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square with his sister, Lux, who made a bold statement in a daring black cut-out gown. Lux, a transgender activist, showed her strong support for Pedro as he took on the role of Marcus Acacius, a Roman general, in the highly anticipated sequel.
Read MoreNegotiating contracts is crucial for South African entrepreneurs, but common mistakes can hinder success. Entrepreneurs often fail to prepare thoroughly, neglect legal counsel, and focus too heavily on price without considering other important terms like timelines and warranties.
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