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BreachForums hacking forum admin sentenced to 20 years supervised release
The owner and administrator of BreachForums, an infamous underground forum where hackers shared stolen data, malware, and other tools, has received his sentence.. In the Eastern District of Virginia, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, alias Pompompurin was sentenced to time served, plus 20 years of supervised release, BleepingComputer reports. The first two…
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Ending the dispute between developers and security teams
Consumers crave seamless digital experiences in mobile applications. An application lacking in trending market features, feeling clunky, running sluggishly and not securing their data will swiftly drive consumers to switch to a rival app. The business case for a strong mobile app offering is therefore a no-brainer. According to eMarketer,…
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Chinese hackers quietly exploited a VMware zero-day for two years
Chinese state-sponsored hackers known as UNC3886 have been abusing a zero-day vulnerability in VMware and Fortinet devices for years, experts have revealed. A report from Mandiant claims the group used the flaw to deploy malware, steal credentials, and ultimately exfiltrate sensitive data. The flaw in question is tracked as CVE-2023-34048.…
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Microsoft says it was hit by Russian hackers who wanted to know its secrets
Russian state-sponsored threat actors targeted Microsoft late last year, and managed to steal some sensitive information from certain highly-positioned individuals including senior executives, the company has confirmed. It is not known exactly how many emails were accessed, but Microsoft did say that compromised accounts, included those belonging to members of…
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Google’s corporate goals for 2024 have been leaked – and “cost savings” are one of the main focuses
In a recent company-wide memo (via The Verge), Google CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the tech giant’s ambitious goals for 2024, emphasizing not only a significant focus on artificial intelligence, but also cost-saving efforts. In early 2023, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed his plans for the company’s “Year of Efficiency,” and…
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“Customized chips will be in vogue beyond 2025”: Intel could move away from regular CPU releases in a frantic bid to serve customers better and catch up with rivals — but will it be enough?
At last year’s Meteor Lake chip launch in New York, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger hinted at the company’s future direction, noting the company is on track to integrate five new nodes in four years, culminating in 2025. This includes the Intel 7, Intel 4, Intel 3, Intel 20A, and Intel…
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