Mesh Security raises $4.5 million to help companies drive zero trust in the cloud
Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup Mesh Security has announced a $4.5 million seed round with the Zero Trust Posture Management (ZTPM) solution. Mesh Security makes it simple for companies to implement a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) security in the.....»»
“Unprecedented” Google Cloud event wipes out customer account and its backups
UniSuper, a $135 billion pension account, details its cloud compute nightmare. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Buried under the news from Google I/O this week is one of Google Cloud's biggest blunders ever:.....»»
Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation
Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets. Enlarge / A kitty named Clover prepares to play with a robot arm in the Cat Royale "multi-species" science/art installation . (credit: Blast T.....»»
How does the US know that forced labor is happening in China? A supply chain expert weighs in
The Biden administration has added 26 more companies to the list of Chinese textile traders and manufacturers whose goods are blocked from entering the United States because of their alleged ties to forced labor......»»
Research: Technology is changing how companies do business
In the fast-paced world of modern business, technology plays a crucial role in shaping how companies operate. One area where this impact is particularly significant is in the organization of production chains—specifically the way goods are made and.....»»
An SEC mystery: What"s the deal with voluntary filers?
Companies tend not to clamor for more regulatory oversight, as a general rule. One remarkable exception would be the relatively small group of companies that voluntarily file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although not required to.....»»
How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be
Could you really control someone's hot water with just an email address? Enlarge / This is essentially the kind of water heater the author has hooked up, minus the Wi-Fi module that led him down a rabbit hole. Also, not 140-degre.....»»
Sony Music opts out of AI training for its entire catalog
Music group contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content Enlarge / The Sony Music letter expressly prohibits artificial intelligence developers from using its music — which includes artists such as Beyoncé. (cr.....»»
Spiny legged 308-million-year-old arachnid discovered in the Mazon Creek locality
More than 300 million years ago, all sorts of arachnids crawled around the Carboniferous coal forests of North America and Europe. These included familiar ones we'd recognize, such as spiders, harvestmen and scorpions—as well as exotic animals that.....»»
Arizona woman accused of helping North Koreans get remote IT jobs at 300 companies
Alleged $6.8M conspiracy involved "laptop farm," identity theft, and résumé coaching. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | the-lightwriter) An Arizona woman has been accused of helping generate millions of dollars for North.....»»
lifetime of 1TB cloud storage for $160
Cloud storage that you only have to pay for once... and a deal? It's hard to believe, but available today......»»
GM, LG reach $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires, recall
General Motors and LG Energy Solution have reached a $150 million settlement over Chevrolet Bolt EV battery fires. The deal would give owners of recalled Bolts $700 or $1,400, depending on whether they had their EV battery replaced......»»
If you use a VPN, don’t skip this important Windows 11 update
Microsoft has released patch to fix VPN issues that cropped up after its April security update......»»
Stop using these default Mac apps — trust me
Not every Mac app created by Apple is a winner. Here are five Apple-designed Mac apps that you should switch out for superior third-party alternatives......»»
Case study examines new product development in the fast fashion industry
In the world of fast fashion, new product development (NPD) is the main option for companies hoping to maintain relevance and competitiveness in an ever-changing market. NPD is a multifaceted process and covers the generation of ideas, design and imp.....»»
Why have venture capitalists become so founder-friendly?
Companies backed by venture capitalists ("VCs") have a disproportionate influence on our economy; they provide funding to less than 0.25% of new businesses, but more than 47% of US companies that went public between 1995 and 2018 were venture backed......»»
I tested two of the best antivirus services. Here’s which one you should get
Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes: Which Windows antivirus and security suite protects your data best and which offers the best value for the money?.....»»
Tesla must face fraud suit for claiming its cars could fully drive themselves
Lawsuit targets 2016 claim that all Tesla cars "have full self-driving hardware." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A federal judge ruled yesterday that Tesla must face a lawsuit alleging that it committed fra.....»»
Fossil captures starfish splitting itself in two—showing this has been happening for 155 million years
One of the wildest wonders of nature is the ability of some animals to reproduce by splitting in half. There is still so much we don't know about this process. So the discovery of a 155-million-year-old starfish fossil frozen partway through this pro.....»»
Webb detects most distant black hole merger to date
An international team of astronomers have used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to find evidence for an ongoing merger of two galaxies and their massive black holes when the universe was only 740 million years old. This marks the most dist.....»»
OWASP dep-scan: Open-source security and risk audit tool
OWASP dep-scan is an open-source security and risk assessment tool that leverages information on vulnerabilities, advisories, and licensing restrictions for project dependencies. It supports local repositories and container images as input sources, m.....»»