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 test macOS Ventura without risking your data
Rather than paying for a developer account or using the public beta program, users can take macOS Ventura for a test run today using a virtual machine tool. Here's how.Run macOS as a virtual machine within an app windowThere are plenty of reasons why.....»»
IC designers see deployments in automotive applications paying off
Taiwan's IC designers have seen their deployments in automotive applications gradually paying off, but revenues generated from the segment can still hardly offset the ongoing declines in chip demand for consumer applications in the short term, accord.....»»
Healthcare organizations targeted with Maui ransomware
A less known ransomware threat dubbed Maui has been and is likely to continue hitting healthcare organizations, a new CISA alert warns. Maui is unusual in many ways: it does not show a ransom note, it does not rely upon external infrastructure to rec.....»»
These coding languages will land you the best-paying jobs
Stack Overflow has published an in-depth study that details the latest trends in programming, including the most popular and highest-paying coding platforms......»»
Paying with iPhone at drive-thrus still legal in places with laws against phone use in the car [U]
Update: The article was originally written prior to finding out an exception in the law. It is in fact, okay to use Apple Pay or other forms of contactless payment through drive-thrus in the UK. Source: gov.uk As new Highway Code rules were released.....»»
T-Mobile could soon be paying Sprint customers to swap out their SIM cards
A leaked internal document has revealed that T-Mobile plans to pay Sprint customers still using Sprint’s SIM cards to switch over to T-Mobile’s SIM cards. The post T-Mobile could soon be paying Sprint customers to swap out their SIM cards first a.....»»
This HP laptop is $1,382 off right now, and it could be a mistake
The HP EliteBook 845 G8 Wolf Pro Security Edition, which offers several security features against malware, is down to $914 from HP after a $1,382 discount......»»
Apple TV+ sees major gains in customer satisfaction & retention
The Apple TV+ streaming service has sseen significant gains in both customer satisfaction and the likelihood that a user will keep paying for a subscription between 2021 and 2022, new data suggests.Apple TV+According to research by Whip Media, the le.....»»
Years After Brigham-Harvard Scandal, US Pours Millions Into Tainted Stem-Cell Field
Faked heart studies by a once-obscure scientist duped the U.S. government and medical establishment for years. Washington is still paying for it. From a Reuters investigation: Mario Ricciardi, a young Italian molecular biologist, was thrilled when he.....»»
NSA warns against silly mistake in the fight against Windows malware
PowerShell can be used for good, so don't disable it, NSA suggests......»»
Telegram is now basically a file transfer service too
Telegram Premium will give paying users access to file transfer services, alongside host of other new features......»»
I tried playing Diablo Immortal on PC, and it was a mistake
Diablo Immortal is available on PC and mobile, but the PC port has several issues and less options than its mobile counterpart......»»
"A Billion-Dollar Crypto Gaming Startup Promised Riches and Delivered Disaster"
"Even many Axie regulars say it's not much fun, but that hasn't stopped people from dedicating hours to researching strategies, haunting Axie-themed Discord channels and Reddit forums, and paying for specialized software that helps them build stronge.....»»
Researchers reveal add-on benefits of natural defenses against sea-level rise
Investments in the environment are paying off for a California county where projects designed to restore the natural environment are also buffering the impacts of sea-level rise, according to a new study by Stanford researchers. The research, publish.....»»
How to create awareness and mitigate data loss incidents
Nearly 60% of organizations experienced data loss or exfiltration caused by an employee mistake on email in the last 12 months. The most common types of confidential and sensitive information lost or intentionally stolen include: customer information.....»»
Ransomware attacks setting new records
Zscaler released the findings of its annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report, which revealed an 80 percent increase in ransomware attacks year-over-year. In 2022, the most prevalent ransomware trends include double-extortion, supply chain attacks, ransom.....»»
The best dating sites for introverts, wallflowers, and anyone hesitant to try online dating
Not shy? Find yourself here by mistake? Perhaps you'd like our roundup of the best hookup sites instead.Online dating is kind of the best thing that ever happened to introverts.Now, you can scan for a potential mate without ever leaving the comfort z.....»»
GM"s Cruise scores first permit in California to carry paying riders in driverless cars
GM's Cruise is the first company to secure a permit to charge for self-driving car rides in San Francisco......»»
Russian Hacking Gang Evil Corp Shifts Its Extortion Strategy After Sanctions
A notorious Russian cybercrime group has updated its attack methods in response to sanctions that prohibit US companies from paying it a ransom, according to cybersecurity researchers. From a report: The security firm Mandiant said Thursday it believ.....»»
Elasticsearch databases are being hit hard by ransom attacks
Hundreds of databases were wiped and their contents replaced with a ransom note......»»