EU suggests laws to curb security risks of internet-connected devices
Under proposed European Union guidelines unveiled on Thursday, all internet-connected devices -- ranging from computers to refrigerators to mobile applications -- would have to be reviewed for cybersecurity hazards.
Companies might face fines of up to €15 million or 2.5 percent of their total... Read more
Hacker hits Uber with attack via Slack
Uber has been hit by a cyberattack involving an employee's compromised Slack account. The New York Times documented the incident based on evidence reportedly sent to the newspaper and security experts by the hacker.
According to the New York Times, a cybercriminal gained access to Uber's interna... Read more
Sysdig automates security for cloud-based IaC environments
Sysdig has introduced a number of solutions that help companies automate security in Infrastructure as code (IaC) environments. Sysdig ToDo shows key vulnerabilities in a cloud infrastructure while Remediation Guru helps resolve these vulnerabilities.
Sysdig provides security solutions for conta... Read more
SandboxAQ acquires Cryptosense to enhance post-quantum cryptography
SanboxAQ is acquiring Cryptosense to enhance the cybersecurity and encryption capabilities of its post-quantum cryptography solution.
SandboxAQ is a quantum computing developer that was founded at Alphabet and became an independent company last March. Only six months into its operations, Sandbox... Read more
Backblaze runs a five-year comparison between SSDs and HDDs
Backblaze conducted an extensive study on the reliability of SSDs and HDDs over a period of five years.
HDD used to be the only option when it came to internal storage for PCs and laptops. This changed with the introduction of solid-state drives. While SSDs are a faster storage technology, they ... Read more
Cisco ex-CEO challenges networking vendors
After heading Cisco for 26 years, John Chambers founded a startup to compete with his former employer. Nile provides turnkey, secure and fully automated networks.
Cisco grew into a networking giant under Chambers' leadership. Now, the ex-CEO is turning his back on the company. Chambers co-found... Read more
Microsoft expands Azure Space capabilities
Microsoft expanded its Azure Space portfolio with a number of new solutions, including Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Azure Orbital Groud Station.
Microsoft's Azure Space program aims to give customers the ability to use Azure services anywhere through satellite networks. This involves connectin... Read more
Logitech launches Brio 500 webcams and Zone Vibe headphones
Logitech launched three new headphones and a webcam series. The Brio 500 webcams and Zone Vibe headphones were designed for hybrid work.
Logitech grew rapidly during the corona pandemic. Its market value rose by nearly 200 percent between March 2020 and March 2022. The organization's focus on v... Read more
Vodafone launches network slicing service in the Netherlands
Vodafone introduced a network slicing service for business customers in the Netherlands. The service allows customers to reserve part of the operator's mobile capacity and use it as they see fit.
The international telecom giant is the first to make network slicing available to business customers... Read more
Lenovo BIOS updates patch security bugs in hundreds of models
Lenovo released a security alert warning of many high-severity BIOS vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of desktops, 2-in-1's and laptops.
When exploited, the issue may result in data breaches, privilege escalation, DDoS and arbitrary code execution. The following vulnerabilities were detailed i... Read more