Tag: pro
Update Windows now, there are some worrying security hacks on the way
If you haven’t installed the security patches for Windows in the latest Patch Tuesday cumulative update, you should probably hurry, as experts have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a critical severity flaw allowing crooks to mount remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The vulnerability in question, which was addressed in the…
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Ahead of US Elections, energy deal will see Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp run on hot air — Meta signs contract with Sage Geosystems for its US data centers
Meta and Sage Geosystems have announced a partnership to use geothermal energy to power the former’s US data centers in a first-of-its-kind project aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The agreement, revealed at a US Department of Energy (DoE) summit, will deliver up to 150MW of new geothermal baseload power and…
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Managing the IPv4 to IPv6 transition
The global transition from IPv4 to IPv6 has gained major traction, driven by the urgent need to accommodate a rapidly expanding number of internet-connected devices and the introduction of IPv6 addresses. Historically, the shift to IPv6 was slow, with many regions taking years to offer IPv6 service. But currently, the…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods reveals cyberattack, shuts down employee emails
Dick’s Sporting Goods appears to have been caught with its pants down after suffering a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of sensitive company data. The sporting goods store filed an 8-K form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), notifying the regulator of a cybersecurity incident. “On August…
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Iranian cybercriminals are targeting US defense targets with all-new malware
Microsoft has released new intelligence claiming Iranian state-sponsored threat actor Peach Sandstorm is using a custom-built backdoor and password spraying attacks for intelligence operations on satellite communications. The backdoor, named ‘Tickler’ by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, is a specialized multi-stage malware used to compromise target organizations, before moving laterally to gather…
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It’s official — nearly all of us are much more productive when we work from home
Working from home remains an overwhelmingly popular option for people across the world, with new research finding the vast majority (83%) saying they felt more productive in hybrid/remote settings rather than in-office or on site. A survey from Zoom focusing on knowledge workers seemingly confirmed many companies back the trend…
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