Linux Malware Sees 35% Growth During 2021
The number of malware infections targeting Linux devices rose by 35% in 2021, most commonly to recruit IoT devices for DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. BleepingComputer reports: A Crowdstrike report looking into the attack data from 2021.....»»
35 early Black Friday deals for 2024: TVs, laptops, headphones
Black Friday will be here soon enough. We've picked out all the best early deals, whether you're looking for a laptop, TV, or something else......»»
Black Friday Ember deals: Save up to 35% on our favorite smart mugs
Ember mugs are one of the best gifts you can give to your friends and family. Here are some great Black Friday Ember Mug deals from Best Buy and Amazon......»»
Windows 11 remains the driver of growth in PCs, not AI
As of now, AI-integrated notebooks have had a limited impact on the overall market.....»»
Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux
"Bootkitty" is likely a proof-of-concept, but may portend working UEFI malware for Linux. Over the past decade, a new class of infections has threatened Windows users. By infectin.....»»
Cybercriminals used a gaming engine to create undetectable malware loader
Threat actors are using an ingenious new way for covertly delivering malware to a wide variety of operating systems and platforms: they have created a malware loader that uses Godot Engine, an open-source game engine. The loader – dubbed GodLoa.....»»
Turns out, the AI upgrade ‘supercycle’ isn’t happening with iPhone or Android
AI was supposed to lead to a supercycle of smartphone growth, not just among iPhone users but also Android. But it turns out, that’s simply not a thing yet—at least based on global 2024 smartphone trends. Sales are trending up, but not at all for.....»»
ESET researchers analyze first UEFI bootkit for Linux systems
ESET Research has discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed for Linux systems, named Bootkitty by its creators. Researchers believe this bootkit is likely an initial proof of concept, and based on ESET telemetry, it has not been deployed in the wild.....»»
Apple takes over more NYC office space from Macy"s
Apple has expanded its New York City offices and is now taking up ten floors of 11 Penn Plaza in a deal that sees it occupying space vacated by Macy's.Some 10 floors of 11 Penn Plaza in New York are now occupied by Apple — image credit: Vornado Rea.....»»
Colorado investigates reports of falsified data on cleanup of about 350 oil, gas sites
State oil and gas regulators are investigating reports that environmental consultants falsified results of tests on soil, groundwater and contamination at about 350 locations in Weld County between 2021 and this summer......»»
35 years ago, this sequel to a sci-fi masterpiece successfully predicted the future
35 years ago, Back to the Future Part II continued the story of Marty McFly. Learn how the film successfully predicted the future and became a cult classic......»»
Microsoft Office AI training report is based on a misunderstanding, says the company
A tweet claiming that Microsoft Office uses the content of customer documents to train its AI systems raised a lot of eyebrows, but the tech giant says that it’s a simple misunderstanding. A Linux account with hundreds of thousands of followers.....»»
Apple fails to ride global 2024 smartphone boom with Apple Intelligence
Despite the launch of Apple Intelligence, Apple has not seen the same growth in the recovering smartphone market as other players — but that's expected to change in 2025.Apple Intelligence's Siri animation on an iPhoneThroughout 2024, reports of sm.....»»
QScanner: Linux command-line utility for scanning container images, conducting SCA
QScanner is a Linux command-line utility tailored for scanning container images and performing Software Composition Analysis (SCA). It is compatible with diverse container orchestration systems, container runtimes, and operating systems. QScanner fea.....»»
Looking for a Cheap Smartwatch? Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE with this Black Friday Deal!
Save as much as 35% on the Galaxy Watch FE. The post Looking for a Cheap Smartwatch? Get the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE with this Black Friday Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. With Black Friday here once again, we’re bound to get a to.....»»
Black Friday hot tub deals 2024: Save 35% off an inflatable hot tub
We've picked out all the best Black Friday hot tub deals so you can quickly find the saving for you. We also have great buyer's advice if you're not sure where to begin......»»
Two-way water transfers can ensure reliability and save money during drought in Western US
A study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a solution to water scarcity during droughts amid the tug of economic development, population growth and climate uncertainty for water users in Western U.S. states......»»
Early Black Friday espresso machine deals: Score a Philips 2200 Series for 35% off!
Nothing is more important than a piping-hot caffeinated beverage! Save big on the hot drinks this holiday with these five awesome espresso machine deals......»»
Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech
After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and Quorn have been struggling, and some smaller producers have closed down......»»
Milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today
This month marks 35 years of DNA evidence being used in Australian legal cases. But unlike DNA firsts in other countries, Australia's is perhaps the most significant legal milestone that is practically unheard of......»»
Mounting economic costs of India"s killer smog
Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth......»»