Mandiant’s X account hacked
A hacker gained access to the X account of Google subsidiary Mandiant to use it for a crypto scam. Mandiant has since regained control of the X account.
After gaining access, the hacker gave the Mandiant account the name @phantomsolw, and then posted a message on the social media platform promot... Read more
11 million servers still vulnerable to Terrapin SSH attack
A global scan shows that about 11 million servers are still vulnerable to the recently discovered Terrapin SSH vulnerability. However, security experts estimate that its impact is not significant, despite the strong possibility that the vulnerability will remain present for several years.
The re... Read more
Dell unveils 5K monitor Ultrasharp U4025QW
Dell will soon launch a new monitor, the U4025QW. It is the "world’s first 5K monitor with eye comfort certification."
To certify the 40-inch monitor with 5120x2160 resolution, Dell focused on doubling the refresh rate from 60Hz to 120Hz. It also added a light sensor that adjusts screen bright... Read more
Advertisers have stepped away from X, LinkedIn prices soar
Since Elon Musk took the helm at X, advertisers have been walking away from the social media platform. Meanwhile, others are taking advantage, chief among them LinkedIn. Advertising space on that website now costs up to 30 percent more than before.
Speaking to The Financial Times, Leesha Anderso... Read more
SK Hynix wants to raise $1 billion in capital with bonds
South Korean chip maker SK Hynix wants to raise about $1 billion in capital by issuing bonds in U.S. dollars. That way the company can offset losses it made during 2023.
According to Reuters, which gathered the information from several sources, SK Hynix is now in talks with eight investment ban... Read more
ECB to conduct mock cyber attacks at 109 banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) will stress test 109 banks over the next twelve months to see if they are adequately prepared for cyber attacks. The banks' response and recovery capabilities will be prioritized, not the potential to prevent incidents.
The 109 banks in question are all under the ... Read more
Microsoft OneNote 2016 synchronises again with newer versions
Notes in Microsoft OneNote 2016 crash when notes from newer versions are loaded. A recently released patch for OneNote 2016 fixes this synchronization issue.
The recent KB5002500 update for Microsoft OneNote 2016 fixes a synchronization issue between notes from newer versions of the notes tool a... Read more
European Commission wants milder cookie requirements with voluntary initiative
The European Commission wants to end the strict cookie notifications that websites within the EU must comply with. Strict legislation does not seem to have the desired effect. A new "cookie-pledge" initiative from the EC should offer change.
The current strict and mandatory cookie notifications ... Read more
Atos can possibly sell cybersecurity division to Airbus
Atos plans to divest and sell its big data and cybersecurity business. One possible candidate buyer is aircraft manufacturer Airbus, according to a recent market update from the company.
Atos has been restructuring its operations and trying to split up the company for the past two years. This is... Read more
Samsung presents new Galaxy S24 smartphones already end this month
Samsung is presenting its new Galaxy S24 series of high-end smartphones already in January rather than at the Mobile World Congress a month later. Among other things, the upcoming flagship model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in it.
The times when Samsung presented its new high-end ... Read more