Eurofiber to build quantum-encrypted network for Port of Rotterdam
Eurofiber is set to build the infrastructure for quantum-encrypted communications at the Port of Rotterdam. Together with Portbase, Q*Bird, Cisco and Innovation Quarter, it will make Quantum Key Distribution deployable for all kinds of organizations involved in Port of Rotterdam.
The company exp... Read more
Webex also gets into spatial computing with Vision Pro app
Shortly after Zoom was first in to support the Apple Vision Pro, Cisco's Webex is now following suit. The conferencing app resembles the conventional application in many ways, but with unique features designed to take full advantage of the new Apple headset.
In our analysis a week ago, we notice... Read more
Philips recalls medical devices due to hardware failure
Philips is recalling an old medical scanner after a component proved faulty. An incident reported by a customer has forced the company into action. After warnings in December, a recall has proven to be necessary to ensure no harmful incident occurs.
The incident in question did not lead to any h... Read more
How Chinese cyber spies targeted the Dutch Ministry of Defense
The Dutch Ministry of Defense discovered in 2023 that it was being spied on by China via malware. The damage appears to have been limited in scope, but Dutch intelligence services say Chinese state actors are frequently targeting the Netherlands and its allies.
The malware has been christened CO... Read more
Qualys TotalCloud 2.0 is first CNAPP to extend protection to SaaS apps
A major upgrade to Qualys TotalCloud should ensure that all cloud vulnerabilities are easily visible together. The company claims the distinction of being the first cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) to also cover SaaS apps.
A well-known problem for cloud security is that it is... Read more
Microsoft brings Azure Virtual Desktop to on-prem
Azure Virtual Desktop is now also available for on-prem via Azure Stack HCI. In doing so, Microsoft is responding to the needs of customers in need of low latency and high compliance requirements for data residency. At the same time, it allows the tech giant to snatch users away from VMware and Cit... Read more
Intelligence agencies don’t like encryption with Quantum Key Distribution
Several European intelligence agencies voiced their criticism about Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in a recent position paper. This encryption method theoretically guarantees secure communications by preventing anyone from intercepting keys undetected. The agencies point to several supposedly inher... Read more
Cybercrime increasingly turns to as-a-Service tools
Ready-to-use malware, cryptominers and botnets can all be easily purchased by criminals. There's now a wide range of As-a-Service tools available on the dark web to facilitate illegal activities. That is not to say, however, that attackers are operating at a lower level, as they are increasingly by... Read more
Amazon to save billions by extending its server lifespan to six years
From now on, Amazon servers will last a year longer. From now on, hardware will only be replaced after six years, a move that will save the company nearly a billion dollars per quarter.
Based on its research, Amazon found that it could stretch the useful life of its servers by a year. It's the s... Read more
AI coding tools divide developers’ opinions
Developers are not likely to agree on which AI coding tools are up to scratch, if any at all. Despite its great potential, robust AI code with any degree of complexity is still seen as a rare occurrance. Moreover, nobody wants it to be shoved in their face. Instead, the desire for artificial assist... Read more