Why paying the ransom is a mistake
New research from Databarracks reveals 44% of organizations that suffered a ransomware attack, paid the ransom. 34% recovered from backups, while 22% used ransomware decryption tools. The findings come from the Databarracks 2022 Data Health Check. Th.....»»
How to watch the free Arsenal vs PSV live stream
Here's how to watch the Arsenal vs PSV live stream when it kicks off later today, and all without paying a cent......»»
Amazon just announced 2 new Android tablets made just for kids
Amazon's new Fire HD 10 Kids and Kids Pro don't have huge changes, but they are adding some new apps and games that are worth paying attention to......»»
Fish’s big mistake preserved an unusual fossil for us
A lethal final meal preserved the only intact ammonite found in a fossil bed. Enlarge / The fish in question, with the ammonite located just below its spine. (credit: Cooper, et. al.) Some extinct species left copious fo.....»»
Virgin Galactic notches fourth spaceflight in four months
Virgin Galactic on Friday announced it had sent three paying customers on an hour-long journey to space and back, racking up its fourth successful flight in as many months......»»
Best practices for implementing a proper backup strategy
Implementing a robust backup strategy for safeguarding crucial business data is more essential than ever. Without such a plan, organizations risk paying ransoms and incurring expenses related to investigations and lost productivity. In this Help Net.....»»
Google Switching to 5 Years of OS Updates on Pixel 8 Would be Bigger Than You Realize
As we approach the launch of the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro on October 4, we’ll spend plenty of time talking about leaked specs and design changes and pricing. But there is one rumored area of the story that we’re paying the most atte.....»»
Spotify is testing the removal of a popular feature from its free tier
In a bid to nudge more people toward paying for its music streaming service, Spotify is testing the removal of a popular feature from the free tier......»»
Starfield bet on FSR, and now Nvidia players are paying the price
Starfield is a visual marvel, but the decision to exclusively use FSR 2 while pushing visual quality keeps many PC gamers from having the best experience......»»
This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project
When Ifeanyi Orajaka was an undergraduate engineering student in 2008, he had his career all mapped out. After he graduated from the Federal University of Technology in Owerri, Nigeria, his plan was to get a high-paying job at one of the multination.....»»
Surpassing the human eye: Machine learning image analysis rapidly determines chemical mixture composition
Have you ever accidentally ruined a recipe in the kitchen by adding salt instead of sugar? Due to their similar appearance, it's an easy mistake to make. Similarly, checking with the naked eye is also used in chemistry labs to provide quick, initial.....»»
A Watershed Moment: Apple’s Endorsement of Right to Repair in California
For years, we’ve been fighting for your right to fix your stuff, and it’s finally paying off. In a move that’s tantamount to the Berlin Wall of tech monopolies crumbling, Apple has officially endorsed California’s Right to Re.....»»
NHTSA questions Tesla on how Autopilot system monitors drivers
Federal regulators are honing in on the systems Tesla uses to ensure that drivers are paying attention while their vehicle is operating on Autopilot......»»
New data shows Google and Meta pay engineers more than Apple, but Apple is ‘more consistent and fair’
If you’ve ever wondered how well Apple engineers are paid in comparison to other tech companies, new data from Blind offers some insight. According to the data, Google and Meta are the best-paying tech companies for engineers, while Microsoft and A.....»»
GM battery joint venture agrees to hike Ohio workers" wages
Ultium said it will hike the wages of workers at its Ohio plant by an average of 25 percent after some U.S. senators blasted the joint venture for paying workers as little as $16 an hour......»»
Apple made a huge Apple Watch mistake 8 years ago
The Apple Watch is pretty iconic in 2023. But if a new report is true, one of its oldest features could soon be a big problem......»»
GM battery joint venture agrees to hike Ohio workers wages
Ultium said it will hike the wages of workers at its Ohio plant by an average of 25 percent after some U.S. senators blasted the joint venture for paying workers as little as $16 an hour......»»
Auto supplier Plastic Omnium plans $170M hydrogen investment in Michigan
The operation, expected to support 40,000 vehicles annually by 2027, will create 175 jobs, paying an average wage of $1,710 per week plus benefits, according to a state memo......»»
China blocks Intel’s $5.4B merger with Tower Semiconductor
Deal ends with Intel paying a $353 million termination fee to Tower. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Today, Intel officially announced the termination of a $5.4 billion deal with Tower Semiconductor t.....»»
LinkedIn users targeted in account hijacking campaign
LinkedIn users are being targeted in an ongoing account hijacking campaign, are getting locked out of their accounts; the hacked accounts are held for ransom. Users discussing their compromised LinkedIn accounts. (Source: Cyberint) The LinkedIn accou.....»»
Mobile money in Ghana isn"t all good news: Customers are paying a hefty price
Fintechs, notably mobile money, have transformed banking and finance in developing and emerging economies in Africa and beyond. Financial technology (better known as fintech) is used to describe new technology that seeks to improve and automate the d.....»»