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.....»»
Most businesses admit they would pay up to get rid of ransomware
More than three-quarters of firms would pay a ransom demand just to get back to work quickly......»»
Medibank won’t pay the ransom for data stolen in breach
Australian health insurance provider Medibank has announced it won’t be paying the ransom to the criminal(s) who stole data of 9.7 million of its current and former customers. “Based on the extensive advice we have received from cybercrim.....»»
PayPal to add Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Pay, and Wallet support
PayPal has announced that it will bring new Apple-centric ways of paying for those using PayPal and Venmo.Image Credit: PayPalThe announcement came as part of Paypal's third-quarter 2022 earnings results. Read more........»»
Hulu set to hike prices for Hulu + Live TV bundle in December
Hulu has begun sending out emails informing customers that they will soon be paying more for its popular Hulu + Live TV bundle."The price of Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV, Disney+ (No Ads), and ESPN+ (With Ads) will increase from $75.99/month to $82.99/mon.....»»
This 55-inch QLED 4K TV is so cheap it could be a mistake
The Vizio 55-inch Class M7 Series is under $300 at Walmart right now. Some people are thinking 'typo'!.....»»
Kia EV6 vs. Niro EV: Why you’re better off paying more
The Kia EV6 has made headlines, but the Kia Niro EV offers a similar experience. So which is better? You should probably pay more for the EV6......»»
The world’s most powerful rocket finally returns after a 3-year absence
Was the Falcon Heavy a mistake by SpaceX? Enlarge / Falcon Heavy clears the tower during its maiden flight on February 6, 2018. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) As early as Tuesday morning, the Falcon Heavy will take flight for.....»»
Want a blue check mark on Twitter? It may soon cost you $19.99 a month
Twitter is considering offering verified accounts to users who are willing to pay $19.99 a month for a subscription service, and it may take away the coveted blue check marks of existing users if they don't start paying for the product within 90 days.....»»
Being a verified user on Twitter is about to lot more expensive
According to a recent report, it has been suggested that verified users on TikTok might need to start paying for a subscription to maintain their status. The post Being a verified user on Twitter is about to get a lot more expensive first appeared on.....»»
What’s Causing That Ticking Noise in My Engine?
From grinding brakes to clunking wheels, paying attention to your car’s sounds can help you spot minor issues before they become costly problems. Monitoring your vehicle’s powertrain health is no different — here are some possible causes behind.....»»
Verizon is guaranteeing the price of its 5G Home Internet for the next 10 years
Every now and then, we see companies increase the price for its services. If you’re not a fan of paying ever-increasing prices, then Verizon might have something for you. The post Verizon is guaranteeing the price of its 5G Home Internet for the ne.....»»
Over 900 million users pay for subscriptions on Apple devices
The number of people paying for subscriptions on Apple platforms now exceeds 900 million, up from 816 million one quarter ago.App Store subscriptions exceed 900 million paid subscribersThe number of total subscriptions continues to rise at a rapid ra.....»»
Why academic stress is more severe for students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Worrying about an upcoming test or feeling nervous to make a mistake in school is common for many school children. However, for elementary students coming from disadvantaged homes, such academic worry may have a heightened cost for school success tha.....»»
Apple’s rumored 16-inch iPad sounds like an oversized mistake
Rumor has it that Apple could be working on a 16-inch iPad model in the coming year. Here's why that might be a terrible idea......»»
Facebook and Instagram boosts now have to give Apple a cut; Meta calls it a tax
Facebook and Instagram boosts are a popular way for creators to give their posts extra reach by paying Meta to show them to more people. Apple has updated its App Store rules to say that any boosts purchased through the iOS apps must use in-app purc.....»»
Research into ancient lineage of microscopic fungi upends assumptions about its genetic relationships
Mycologists tend to base their evolutionary assumptions about all fungi on the higher fungi such as mushrooms, bread molds and yeasts. But that is a mistake, according to a major recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sc.....»»
Google announces official end-of-support date for Chrome on Windows 7
Despite Windows 7 reaching its end of extended support period for non-paying users in January 2020, some people still use the operating system—0.12% of Steam survey participants won't let go—as do organizations and businesses that are part of the.....»»
You"ll be paying more for Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple One subs soon
The price of Apple's main subscription services including Apple Music, is rising by between $1 and $3 per month.For the first time since the launch of its major services Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple One, Apple is raising the price of a monthly su.....»»
The auto industry"s $75B bet on autonomy is not paying off
This has spelled disaster for Aurora Innovation, TuSimple Holdings and Embark Technology, whose shares have each plunged at least 80 percent this year......»»
Apple"s $100M Small Developer Assistance Fund starts paying out
Apple has finally started to pay App Store developers from the Small Developer Assistance Fund, a $100 million cash pool set up as part of a class-action settlement.App Store logoIn August 2021, Apple agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. develo.....»»