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.....»»
Malaysia, Vietnam reopen with ongoing COVID risks and labor shortage
Malaysia and Vietnam reopened around September, allowing manufacturers to resume production. Things are gradually turning around as vaccination rates rise, but with the virus still looming large, workers at the production lines are paying the price......»»
This robot vacuum is $99 at Walmart and it could be a mistake
Save $150 off this great robot vacuum that can handle pet hair and plenty of other dirt, too......»»
Apple Music"s Siri-only "Voice Plan" is now available for $5 a month
We covered the Voice Plan in greater detail a couple months ago, but we'll briefly summarize its functionality again here. If you sign up for the plan, you'll only be paying $5 a month for the same, unlimited access too all of Apple Music's 90 millio.....»»
Microsoft Admits Its Handling of Lionhead Studios Was a ‘Misstep’
Microsoft has said that its handling of Lionhead Studios, which was shut down in 2016, was a “mistake” that helped shape the way Microsoft now works with its acquired developers.In a new six-part documentary series Microsoft has said that its han.....»»
How to make money in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Paying off a home loan is stressful, but every little bit helps on a deserted island. Learn tips and tricks to make big bells in Animal Crossing: New Horizons......»»
Companies Linked To Russian Ransomware Hide in Plain Sight
When cybersleuths traced the millions of dollars American companies, hospitals and city governments have paid to online extortionists in ransom money, they made a telling discovery: At least some of it passed through one of the most prestigious busin.....»»
Which Developers Were Paid the Most in 2021?
InfoWorld reports reveals this year's highest-paying software developer roles according to Robert Half's 2022 Salary Guide (which uses research conducted this summer on America's average salary range for the 50th and 75th percentile of applicants):.....»»
FBI Says the Cuba Ransomware Gang Made $43.9 Million from Ransom Payments
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations said today that the operators of the Cuba ransomware have earned at least $43.9 million from ransom payments following attacks carried out this year. From a report: In a flash alert sent out on Friday, the Bure.....»»
Another Porn Site Says Banks Forced It To Stop Paying Sex Workers
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Motherboard: AVN Stars, a platform where sex workers can sell porn clips, announced on Wednesday that it will no longer allow creators to monetize their content on the site beginning January 1. In a press rele.....»»
This MSI 27-inch gaming monitor is so cheap it could be a mistake
The MSI Optix S272 gaming monitor, which features a 27-inch Full HD screen and a 144Hz refresh rate, is still available in Walmart's Cyber Monday monitor deals......»»
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook review: OLED for dirt cheap
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook seems like a lot more tablet than you're paying for, with an excellent OLED display that should cost more......»»
Paying Tribute to Former IEEE President Richard Gowen
Richard Gowen, 1984 IEEE president, died on 12 November at the age of 86. An active volunteer who held many high-level positions throughout the organization, Gowen was president of the IEEE Foundation from 2005 to 2011 and two years later was appoin.....»»
This large air fryer is so cheap at Walmart it could be a mistake
To quickly prepare deep-fried meals for the whole family, you should take advantage of Walmart's early Black Friday deal for the Chefman TurboFry air fryer......»»
AirPods are so cheap right now on Amazon, it almost seems like a mistake
You can always rely on two things happening every time Apple unveils new products. First, diehard Apple fans will all be giddy as they prepare to preorder them. Second, the rest of us will be giddy as we prepare to save a ton of money on Apple’.....»»
Instagram now paying up to $10,000 bonus to creators for posting reels
Instagram Reels is the short video platform of the Meta-owned social network (formerly Facebook) that competes directly with TikTok. As a way to attract even more content creators, the company is now paying bonuses of up to $10,000 to those who post.....»»
Singapore Will Stop Covering the Medical Bills of Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients
"Singapore's government has been covering the medical bills of COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic," reports NPR. "But it says unvaccinated people will soon be on their own." Those who are "unvaccinated by choice" will have to start paying for.....»»
Last Year"s Texas Power Outage Will Now Cost Natural Gas Customers $3.4 Billion
"Texans will be paying for the effects of last February's cold snap for decades to come," reports Ars Technica, "as the state's oil and gas regulator approved a plan for natural gas utilities to recover $3.4 billion in debt they incurred during the s.....»»
Open-sourcing of protein-structure software is already paying off
The big trade-off is between computational intensity and the size of the complex. Enlarge (credit: Humphreys et. al.) It is now relatively trivial to determine the order of amino acids in a protein. Figuring out how that order.....»»
Natural gas customers in Texas get stuck with $3.4 billion cold-snap surcharge
State oil and gas regulator will allow exemptions from winterization mandates. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Texans will be paying for the effects of last February’s cold snap for decades to come, as the state’s oil and g.....»»
Instagram will now pay creators $35,000 to use Reels in challenge to Tik-Tok
Instagram is finally paying people to share Reels on their platform, with some reporting offers as high as $35,000......»»