COMPANY NEWS: With demand for WatchGuard’s existing MDR service soaring, this acquisition lets MSPs easily add best-in-class MDR capabilities without building and maintaining their own in-house security operations center (SOC).
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Casio Admits Security Failings as Attackers Leak Employee and Customer Data
Electronics firm Casio revealed that ransomware attackers have leaked the personal data of employees, customers and business partners
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SteamOS expands to other gaming handhelds with the Lenovo Legion Go S
SteamOS is slowly becoming an alternative to Windows for handheld gaming devices. After launching the Steam Deck with SteamOS, its own operating system, Valve is now partnering with third-party manufacturers so that they can release gaming handhelds with SteamOS support. On Tuesday, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S at CES 2025. Unlike its predecessor, the…
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Casio says hackers stole personal data of 8,500 people during October ransomware attack
The Japanese electronics giant says it did not negotiate with the hackers responsible for the attack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware-Bande erpresst Weininger Metall System
Die Weininger Metall System GmbH wird von einer Ransomware-Bande mit gestohlenen Daten erpresst. PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/ Shutterstock.com Industrieunternehmen sind angesichts ihrer wichtigen Rolle in der Lieferkette ein beliebtes Ziel für Ransomware-Attacken. Die Weininger Metall System GmbH, ein bedeutender Akteur in der Metallindustrie, wurde kürzlich von der berüchtigten 8Base-Ransomware-Gruppe als Opfer aufgeführt. In ihrem Darknet-Post…
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Top 5 Malware Threats to Prepare Against in 2025
2024 had its fair share of high-profile cyber attacks, with companies as big as Dell and TicketMaster falling victim to data breaches and other infrastructure compromises. In 2025, this trend will continue. So, to be prepared for any kind of malware attack, every organization needs to know its cyber enemy in advance. Here are 5…
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Siren secures strategic funding for its socks that detect diabetic foot ulcers
After studying burn victims and war veterans, entrepreneur Ran Ma hand-made a sock that contained sensors to detect foot ulcers. Now, her company, Siren, has secured $9.5 million, with an $8 million check from lead investor Mölnlycke Health Care to further the development and adoption of its diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevention product. It’s now…
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New Mirai Botnet Exploits Zero-Days in Routers and Smart Devices
A newly identified Mirai botnet exploits over 20 vulnerabilities, including zero-days, in industrial routers and smart home devices
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Why Nvidia Needs to Appeal to a Bigger Crowd
Investors are hyper-focused on data centers despite big new efforts in gaming, self-driving cars and robotics.
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Musk Vaulted to the Top of a Popular Videogame. Everyone’s Asking Where He Found the Time.
The head of six companies says he recently became one of the world’s top ‘Diablo IV’ players, a milestone gamers say would have required playing ‘all day, every day’
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Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits Four-Faith Router Vulnerability for DDoS Attacks
A Mirai botnet variant has been found exploiting a newly disclosed security flaw impacting Four-Faith industrial routers since early November 2024 with the goal of conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The botnet maintains approximately 15,000 daily active IP addresses, with the infections primarily scattered across China, Iran, Russia, Turkey, and the United States.
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FCC Launches ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ for IoT Devices to Certify Security Compliance
The U.S. government on Tuesday announced the launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label for Internet-of-Things (IoT) consumer devices. “IoT products can be susceptible to a range of security vulnerabilities,” the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said. “Under this program, qualifying consumer smart products that meet robust cybersecurity standards will…
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Fake Government Officials Use Remote Access Tools for Card Fraud
Group-IB has observed scammers impersonating government officials to trick disaffected consumers into divulging card details
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Tencent Makes Biggest Buyback Since 2006 After Addition to Pentagon List
China’s largest public company by market capitalization spent the equivalent of about $193 million to buy back 3.93 million shares on Tuesday.
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UN aviation agency confirms hacker breached recruitment database to access thousands of records
ICAO says compromised data includes job applicants’ names, email addresses and employment history © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Rethinking Incident Response: How Organizations Can Avoid Budget Overruns and Delays
Victim organizations need more effective tools and strategies to streamline incident response and mitigate financial fallout. The post Rethinking Incident Response: How Organizations Can Avoid Budget Overruns and Delays appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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These Are the Members of Congress Who Are Trading Crypto
Three weeks after Donald Trump’s reelection victory sent cryptocurrencies on a bull run, Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., spotted an opportunity. Collins started buying thousands of dollars’ worth of a meme coin called Ski Mask Dog. His legally mandated disclosure of those purchases helped drive the coin’s price up more than 100 percent. The purchases once…
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Microsoft backs its $3B AI push in India with public and private sector deals
Microsoft announced a sweeping series of artificial intelligence partnerships across India’s core sectors on Wednesday, a day after pledging to invest $3 billion in the country over the next two years as it intensifies competition with rivals Google and Amazon. The tech giant’s chief executive Satya Nadella (pictured above) unveiled agreements with five major organizations…
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The biggest data breach fines, penalties, and settlements so far
Sizable fines assessed for data breaches in recent years suggest that regulators are getting more serious about cracking down on organizations that don’t properly protect consumer data. Hit with a $ 1.3 billion fine for unlawfully transferring personal data from the European Union to the US, Meta tops the list of recent big-ticket sanctions, with…
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Ransomware Targeting Infrastructure Hits Telecom Namibia
The southern African telco is the latest entity on the continent to have its critical infrastructure hacked, and attackers release sensitive info online when Telecom Namibia refuses to negotiate.
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Nomupay raises $37M on a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia
Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of…
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How CISOs can forge the best relationships for cybersecurity investment
When it comes to securing cybersecurity investments there are many things at play. The key often lies in the CISO’s ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. However, CISOs are being tasked with protecting their organizations while navigating budget constraints. Although nearly two-thirds of CISOs report budget increases, funding is only up…
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Report: VC in emerging markets plummeted by over 40% last year
8th January at 9:30 am Dubai VC investments in emerging markets such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) plummeted by over 40% compared to 2023, according to a new report. The data mirrors the wider global trend of reduced VC funding in the last two years, especially for non-AI companies. The total raised…
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Placebo- versus Nocebo-Effekt: Die Psychologie hinter der Security Awareness
Während der Placebo-Effekt positive Erwartungshaltungen beschreibt, steht der Nocebo-Effekt für negative Erwartungen. Beides spielt bei den Security-Vorgaben eines Unternehmens bei den Mitarbeitenden eine große Rolle. Foto: kmls – shutterstock.com Der Placebo-Effekt basiert auf der Erwartungshaltung und der psychologischen Interpretation eines Menschen. Er spiegelt die Macht des Geistes wider, körperliche und mentale Zustände positiv zu beeinflussen.…
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PowerSchool hack exposes student, teacher data from K-12 districts
Education software giant PowerSchool has confirmed it suffered a cybersecurity incident that allowed a threat actor to steal the personal information of students and teachers from school districts using its PowerSchool SIS platform. […]
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CISA Flags Critical Flaws in Mitel and Oracle Systems Amid Active Exploitation
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added three flaws impacting Mitel MiCollab and Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2024-41713 (CVSS score: 9.1) – A path traversal vulnerability in Mitel MiCollab that could allow…
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Indian government websites are still redirecting users to scam sites
Some Indian government websites are still redirecting to links planted by scammers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Amazon Plans to Invest at Least $11 Billion on Cloud, AI Infrastructure in Georgia
The investment aims to meet the increased demand for advanced cloud infrastructure and compute power, driven by generative AI, it said.
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Social-Media Companies Decide Content Moderation Is Trending Down
Meta follows in X’s footsteps by letting users fact-check each other with “Community Notes.”
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Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft
Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber…
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Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber
Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the U.S. The partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber customers access to perks like “improved Uber pickup and drop off experiences…
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Sam Altman’s family responds to lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted his sister
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to sexual assault accusations from his estranged younger sister on Tuesday, calling the claims “entirely untrue.” According to the Saint Louis Post Dispatch, in a new lawsuit filed Monday, Annie Altman alleges her older brother sexually assaulted her over a nine-year period in the 1990s and 2000s. The suit echoes…
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Delta Air Lines announces an AI-powered assistant in its mobile app and free onboard YouTube Premium and Music at CES 2025
Over the last few years, Delta Air Lines’ presence has become a staple of CES, with the airline regularly hosting splashy keynotes. This year, the company has rented out the Sphere to announce its latest slate of updates. These include (can you guess it?) an AI-powered assistant in its app, as well as an updated…
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National Cyber Director Harry Coker looks back (and ahead) on the Cyber Director office
Days after the four-year anniversary of the creation of the Office of the National Cyber Director and days before its current chief is set to depart, that man, Harry Coker Jr., looked both backward and forward at the office in a speech Tuesday and a separate interview with CyberScoop. Coker touched on software liability, regulations,…
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Reemployment Project: Meet Alex Ryan
The numbers are staggering—2024 has seen over 200,000 layoffs across 1,200 companies, with 82% coming from the tech industry. Welcome to the Top Tech Talent Reemployment Project! I’m Peter, and this initiative is all about supporting those affected by layoffs and helping them find fulfilling roles. In our first episode, I’m joined by my friend…
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Top Tech Talent Reemployment Project: Helping Job Seekers Shine!
After being let go from F5 in May 2023, I started thinking about how to support job seekers during tough times. That’s when I came up with the Top Tech Talent Reemployment Project—a video series featuring professionals who have been impacted by layoffs. The idea is simple: I host 5-7 minute interviews where we discuss…
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Zeekr RT, the robotaxi built for Waymo, has the tiniest wipers
For the autonomous vehicle-obsessed, the Waymo-Zeekr robotaxi is nothing new. In 2021, Waymo and Zeekr announced a partnership. Waymo first showed a concept of the purpose-built robotaxi in late 2022 and began testing prototype versions on public roads in San Francisco last year, even as it began rolling out its commercial fleet of Jaguar I-Pace…
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Samsung Expects Further Slowdown in Operating Profit Growth
Samsung Electronics forecast a two-fold increase in its fourth-quarter operating profit, signaling a continued slowdown in earnings growth that analysts largely attributed to weaker-than-expected semiconductor prices.
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Nvidia CEO says his AI chips are improving faster than Moore’s Law
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the performance of his company’s AI chips is advancing faster than historical rates set by Moore’s Law, the rubric that drove computing progress for decades. “Our systems are progressing way faster than Moore’s Law,” said Huang in an interview with TechCrunch on Tuesday, the morning after he delivered a keynote…
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A Day in the Life of a Prolific Voice Phishing Crew
Besieged by scammers seeking to phish user accounts over the telephone, Apple and Google frequently caution that they will never reach out unbidden to users this way. However, new details about the internal operations of a prolific voice phishing gang show the group routinely abuses legitimate services at Apple and Google to force a variety…
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The Digital Battlefield: Understanding Modern Cyberattacks and Global Security
Explore the invisible war being fought in cyberspace, where nations battle without traditional weapons. This comprehensive guide explains modern cyberattacks, their impact on global security, and how countries defend their digital borders in an increasingly connected world. The post The Digital Battlefield: Understanding Modern Cyberattacks and Global Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CES 2025 Day 1: Honda, BMW, X’s victory lap, and the first show floor gadget reveals
CES 2025 is officially underway in Las Vegas. Monday’s press day saw keynotes from Samsung, Nvidia, Toyota, and Sony, among others, while Tuesday was all about the exciting new gadgets on the show floor. TechCrunch reporters are on the ground giving you the latest reveals at the conference. Below, you’ll find a list of the…
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Sharing of Telegram User Data Surged After CEO Arrest
Until September 2024, the encrypted messaging service acceded to 14 requests for user data from the US; that number jumped to 900 after its CEO was detained by French authorities in August.
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X hires former WSJ editor and bureau chief to lead news group
X, formerly Twitter, wants to make its platform a home to the future and news and journalism. On that front, the company has now hired John Stoll, a former editor and Detroit bureau chief at The Wall Street Journal to lead its news group and partnership team at X. The hiring news was announced on…
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This pool cleaning company made a robot turtle to track water quality
Beatbot makes robotic pool cleaners. In fact, the company is showing off a new one with a docking station this week at CES 2025. What really caught our eye on the show floor, however, is RoboTurtle, because, well, it’s a robot that looks like a turtle. The turtle, sadly, seems to very much be in…
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Silicon Valley is so dominant again, its startups devoured over half of all global VC funding in 2024
For all the chatter about the decline of San Francisco, the data repeatedly shows that the area is still the best place for venture-backed startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The Role of IAM in Securing Cloud Transactions
Why Is Identity Access Management (IAM) Crucial in Cloud Security? Have you ever thought about how crucial Identity Access Management (IAM) is when it comes to cloud security? IAM is not just about managing human identities but also about dealing with non-human identities (NHIs) and their secret security management. As a data management specialist and…
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Challenges and Solutions in API Security
Are Organizations Fully Grasping the Importance of API Security? It is surprising how often businesses underestimate the importance of Application Programming Interface (API) security while navigating the digital landscape. This concern arises due to the significant rise in API-centric applications. While APIs offer countless benefits, they also pose substantial cybersecurity challenges. So, how well are…
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Casio says data of 8,500 people exposed in October ransomware attack
Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio says that the October 2024 ransomware incident exposed the personal data of approximately 8,500 people. […]
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This baseball radar gun plugs into an iPhone
Tucked away in the recesses CES 2025’s Eureka Hall startup showcase, CaiqueTech showed off a novel take on the tried-and-true baseball radar gun. After building a standalone device, the Korean firm has created a modular version that plugs directly into a phone via the USB-C port. The PI SpeedGun module has radar built in. While…
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Feds investigate Tesla’s ‘Actual Smart Summon’ after several crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into 2.56 million Tesla vehicles after several crashes involving the automaker’s “Actual Smart Summon” remote parking feature. Tesla released Actual Smart Summon, or ASS for short, via software update in September. It allows Tesla owners to use their app to command the vehicle drive itself…
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AWS says it’ll invest ‘at least’ $11B to expand data center infrastructure in Georgia
On Tuesday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, said that it plans to invest “at least” $11 billion in Georgia to expand its infrastructure to support various cloud computing and AI technologies. AWS estimates that its investment will create roughly 550 jobs in the state. “AWS is proud to expand our operations in…
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FTC accuses gig work app Handy of misleading ads and opaque fees for workers
The FTC and New York’s attorney general have accused Handy, the gig app customers can use to book cleaners, handymen, and more, of making deceptive claims about how much workers could earn through its platform. In a complaint filed on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the FTC…
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You can plug a second mic into Shure’s new MV7i
Announced in 2022, the MV7 is hands down one of the best podcaster mics on the market. Last April, Shure updated the line to include the MV7+, which has USB-C connect and a few new tricks designed to get a cleaner sound. At CES 2025 on Tuesday, the audio company added yet another entry to…
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Nokia’s cellular network ready for Moon in IM-2 lander
Mobile operator Nokia and space exploration manufacturer Intuitive Machines have completed the integration of Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into the IM-2 mission lunar lander, named Athena.
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Pentagon Adds Chinese Gaming Giant Tencent to Federal Ban
The sprawling social media and gaming platform says that being considered a Chinese military business must be a mistake.
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Nuclear startup Deep Fission plans to bury micro-reactors to power data centers
Deep Fission’s small modular reactors would be lowered on cables down a 30-inch, one-mile deep borehole. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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New Mirai botnet targets industrial routers with zero-day exploits
A relatively new Mirai-based botnet has been growing in sophistication and is now leveraging zero-day exploits for security flaws in industrial routers and smart home devices. […]
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Video: How GoTo And Partners Enable The Remote Workforce
Tony Haller, Global Head of IT Partner Sales and Strategy at GoTo, sits down with Partner POV host Katie Bavoso to explain how GoTo is growing with partners and incentivizing that partner community to do so. With a simplified approach to asset management built around a Zero Trust framework, GoTo wants to help managed service…
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Chinese VCs are hounding failed founders to claw back their investments
In the US, it’s accepted that most startups fail – and when that happens, VCs (generally) accept their losses and move on. But that’s not the case in China, where VCs are trying to claw back their investments in failed startups by pursuing the personal assets of their founders in court, The Financial Times reports.…
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Facebook Fact Checks Were Never Going to Save Us. They Just Made Liberals Feel Better.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives in Seoul on Feb. 27, 2024. Photo: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images In a shameless act of genuflection toward the incoming Trump administration, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that his social media platforms — which include Facebook and Instagram — will be getting rid of fact-checking partners and replacing…
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US govt launches cybersecurity safety label for smart devices
Today, the White House announced the launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label for internet-connected consumer devices. […]
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Threads prototypes custom display names and cover images for profiles
Instagram Threads is developing new features that would bring its user experience more in line with that of X (formerly Twitter) and the social network Bluesky. The Meta-owned company is internally prototyping the ability to set a display name and add a cover image to profiles. A spokesperson for the company confirmed to TechCrunch on…
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Deutsche Telekom consolidates wholesale business under T Wholesale
German communications giant Deutsche Telekom has consolidated its national and international wholesale activities into a single entity called T Wholesale, in a move the telco says is intended to reflect the growing demand for integrated telecomms services.
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DEF CON 32 – Psychic Paper: Making E-Ink Access Badges Accessible For Anyone
Author/Presenter: Joshua Herman Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON, and the Authors/Presenters for publishing their erudite DEF CON 32 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Psychic Paper: Making E-Ink Access Badges Accessible For Anyone appeared…
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Anthropic reportedly in talks to raise $2B at $60B valuation, led by Lightspeed
OpenAI rival Anthropic is in talks to raise $2 billion in new capital in a funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to The Wall Street Journal. The round, which The Journal reports would value Anthropic at $60 billion, would bring Anthropic’s total raised to $15.7 billion, going by Crunchbase’s data. It would also…
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Xpeng Aero HT unveils ‘flying car’ that’s part-van, part-eVTOL at CES 2025
Xpeng Aero HT, the aerospace company under Chinese EV startup Xpeng, unveiled at CES 2025 its “modular flying car,” the so-called Land Aircraft Carrie. It’s ssentially an electric minivan with a small folding eVTOL (vertical takeoff and landing vehicle) tucked in the back, which can be rolled out and launched into flight. The company says…
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South Park Commons is raising $40M for an India-specific fund
South Park Commons is raising $40 million for its India-specific fund over six months after announcing its outpost in Bengaluru. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The AI Fix #32: Agentic AI, killer robot fridges, and the robosexual revolution
In episode 32 of The AI Fix, our hosts learn the meaning of “poronkusema”, Mark discovers his dream job, a school tries using AI instead of teachers, the “Godfather of AI” says AI will see us as toddlers, and Graham lifts the lid on the hidden threat of killer robot fridges. Mark explains why 2025…
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Telegram reports spike in sharing user data with law enforcement
The messaging app handed over user data on thousands of Telegram users to U.S. authorities over 2024, the data reveals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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BIOS flaws expose iSeq DNA sequencers to bootkit attacks
BIOS/UEFI vulnerabilities in the iSeq 100 DNA sequencer from U.S. biotechnology company Illumina could let attackers disable devices used for detecting illnesses and developing vaccines. […]
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Honda reveals its futuristic ‘0 SUV’ prototype at CES 2025
Honda is adding to its so-called 0 Series of EVs with a new SUV it just revealed at CES 2025. The company showed off a mid-size SUV prototype dubbed, surely enough, the 0 SUV, which will join the 0 Saloon that Honda showed off at last year’s show. A production version of the SUV will…
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Panasonic unveils an AI-powered wellness coach, powered by Anthropic’s Claude, at CES 2025
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Panasonic unveiled its upcoming digital assistant, Umi, which offers families a personalized, AI-powered wellness coach. Created in partnership with Anthropic, Umi uses the Claude AI model to help families “care, coordinate, and connect” with each other, the company said. More specifically, this involves an AI assistant that focuses on…
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CISA warns of critical Oracle, Mitel flaws exploited in attacks
CISA has warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against critical vulnerabilities in Oracle WebLogic Server and Mitel MiCollab systems that are actively exploited in attacks. […]
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Pure Storage and Micron collaborate to deliver scalable, energy-efficient solutions for hyperscale data centers
COMPANY NEWS: Pure Storage®, the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), a global leader in memory and storage solutions. This strategic collaboration enables the high-capacity and energy-efficient solutions that hyperscalers require using Micron G9…
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Pia CEO to Step Down, Executive Group to Fill Duties in Interim
AI-led help desk automation platform for managed service providers (MSPs) Pia has announced that Gerwai Todd will be stepping down as CEO, effective immediately. Pia will now pursue a full-time CEO to meet its business needs. Todd, who served as the CEO of both Pia and TimeZest simultaneously, will remain CEO at TimeZest. The help…
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Granite’s Greenix Earns Patent for Orchestration Platform
Telecommunications solutions provider for businesses and government entities, Granite Telecommunications, has been issued a new patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its Greenix technology, a low-code workflow editor designed to streamline and automate complex network deployments. This is the second patent that Greenix has been awarded in 2024 by the USPTO.…
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HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business
In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks — and so he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his…
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Compliance as cybersecurity: A reality check on checkbox risk management
In the world of cybersecurity, compliance is a no-brainer. Adhering to corporate and regulatory compliance standards is critical for enterprises. And while compliance does not ensure active and constant protection against cybersecurity threats, it’s a standard to aim for that can ensure stealthier cybersecurity for enterprises. Chris Hughes, CEO of Aquia, said in a recent…
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BMW’s new UI puts widgets on the windshield
BMW is totally revamping its in-car user interface, starting with the Neue Klasse sedan later this year and ultimately spreading to all models, the company announced at CES 2025. Some of it looks and feels familiar, but the big change is a widget-based system that lets users customize the layout — including on the car’s…
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Jollibee Group selects Qualtrics for new global Customer Experience Program
Multi-year deal aims to elevate customer experiences that drive growth for brands including Jollibee, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, and Smashburger Qualtrics, the creator of the experience management (XM) category, today announced that Jollibee Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world, has selected Qualtrics to elevate customer experience for its brands that…
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AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funding Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.
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At CES 2025, Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster
Uber will use Nvidia’s new generative world model simulation tool, Cosmos, and cloud-based AI supercomputing platform, DGX Cloud, to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology, the companies announced at CES 2025. Cosmos is being marketed to robotics and autonomy companies as a tool that generates physics-based videos from a variety of inputs, including 9,000…
Global Security News, Legal, Security
Washington state sues T-Mobile over 2021 data breach security failures
Washington state has sued T-Mobile over failing to secure the sensitive personal information of over 2 million Washington residents in a 2021 data breach. […]
bench, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, TechCrunch Fintech
What the heck happened at fintech Bench?
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! It’s good to be back. This week, we’re looking at the wild ride that was Bench’s shutdown and acquisition; dozens of companies that are hiring in the fintech space; lawsuits against PayPal; an IPO update; and more! This edition is a bit longer than normal since we were on a hiatus…
business, channel, channel business model, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, MSPs, MSSPs, Partners, Security
Managed Patch Management: An Opportunity for MSPs
There are various methods to protect against unauthorized access to your company’s networks, and patch management is a simple way to address security vulnerabilities or bugs in the system. Maintaining network security through updates and patches can improve your customers’ experience with their technology, and ensure your services remain valuable to the businesses that you…
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Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #319 – Specialities
via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! Permalink The post Comic Agilé – Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi – #319 – Specialities appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The deepfake threat just got a little more personal
A two-hour conversation with an AI model is enough to create a fairly accurate image of a real person’s personality, according to researchers from Google and Stanford University. As part of a recent study, the researchers were able to generate “simulation agents” — essentially AI replicas — of 1,052 people based on two-hour interviews with…
3D design, ai apps, Apps, Creators, design, Gaming, Global IT News, Global Security News, iOS apps, Rooms, Social, Startups
Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created
3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further edited using the programming language Lua. Now, Google itself has invested $1 million into…
Careers, channel, Global Security News, hiring, Managed Services, MSPs, MSSPs
The IT Job Market in 2024: MSPs and MSSPs in Review
The IT jobs market is in the midst of an evolution that’s moving as quickly as the IT channel itself. There is now a greater emphasis on employers providing a more employee-focused environment and for employees to be trained in emerging technologies flooding the channel, including the various applications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. To…
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White House launches cybersecurity label program for consumers
The White House announced Tuesday the official launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a cybersecurity labeling initiative aimed at enhancing the security of internet-connected devices. The initiative tackles rising consumer concerns about the security vulnerabilities of “smart” devices essential to modern homes. As households become more dependent on interconnected gadgets — with a 2023…
Cybersecurity, Global IT News, Global Security News, internet of things, IoT, Security
US government set to launch its Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices in 2025
The cybersecurity consumer labeling program will launch in 2025, the Biden administration confirmed, after initially slated for last year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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CISA: Third-Party Data Breach Limited to Treasury Dept.
The breach was carried out by exploiting CVE-2024-12356 in BeyondTrust cybersecurity company, just last week.
Global Security News
New Research Highlights Vulnerabilities in MLOps Platforms
New research by Security Intelligence has revealed security risks in MLOps platforms including Azure ML, BigML and Google Vertex AI
CES, Gadgets, Global IT News, Global Security News, Hardware, RadioShack
RadioShack is back (kind of)
The 21st century has not been kind to RadioShack. The once-dominant electronics component retailer simply couldn’t compete with big box stores like Best Buy and online retail juggernaut Amazon. February 2015 saw the company delisted from the New York Stock Exchange before declaring bankruptcy the same month. Later that year, RadioShack began the process of…
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Trump announces $20B plan to build new data centers in the US
The data centers will primarily support AI and cloud technologies, the president-elect said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Meticulous shows off its smart espresso machine at CES 2025
Meticulous is showcasing its smart espresso maker, which it says is the world’s first robotic lever espresso machine, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The prototype has raised nearly $5 million in funding on Kickstarter and another $1.6 million million on Indiegogo. The company’s first batch of espresso machines is set to ship…
Employer.com, Fintech, Global IT News, Global Security News, Level, Startups
Employer.com offers to buy failed fintech Level, a week after it makes offer for Bench
Employer.com has offered to acquire Level, a fintech startup that just last week abruptly shut down after failing to find a buyer, according to The Information. But Level is still mulling over the offer, its Employer.com CMO Matt Charney told TechCrunch. “It’s with legal,” he said. Founded in 2018 by early Square employee Paul Aaron,…
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Manhattan Associates Predicts Four Game-Changing Retail Trends for 2025
GUEST OPINION: Omnichannel innovation, AI-driven personalisation, and sustainability among the key drivers shaping the future of retail
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Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform
Exabeam today added a bevy of capabilities to its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, including support for open application programming interface (API) and an ability to search data stored in the LogRhythm security information event management (SIEM) platform it acquired last year. The post Exabeam Extends Scope and Reach of SIEM Platform appeared first on Security…