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An affiliate of the Hive ransomware group has been actively targeting vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers to deploy the malware. Hive, which emerged in 2021, operates on a ransomware-as-a-service basis. RaaS ransomware purveyors provide the code and customer service to affiliates who undertake …
Security analytics company Devo acquires threat hunting startup Kognos
Cloud-native logging and security analytics company Devo Technology Inc. announced today that it has acquired Kognos Inc., a company that provides threat hunting tools, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2017, Kognos offers a cloud-based detection and investigation platform that detects, investigates and responds …
Snap slightly misses on earnings thanks to difficult macroeconomic conditions
Shares in Snap Inc. share went on a rollercoaster ride in late trading today after only slightly missing analysts’ expectations for its latest quarterly earnings. For the quarter ended March 31, Snap reported a loss before costs such as stock compensation of …
SALT teams with Cion Digital to bring cryptocurrency lending to auto dealerships
Cryptocurrency lending company Salt Blockchain Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with blockchain orchestration company Cion Digital Inc. to bring cryptocurrency lending to auto dealerships in the U.S. The partnership will make crypto-lending solutions available in more than 5,000 auto dealerships. It …
Five Eyes countries warn of Russian attacks against critical infrastructure
Countries belonging to the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have warned Russian state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminal groups could target critical infrastructure. The joint Cybersecurity Advisory was issued April 20 by the alliance, made up of the U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. …
Treasury Department sanctions Russian cryptocurrency mining company
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a major cryptocurrency mining company as part of a crackdown on companies and individuals avoiding sanctions on Russia imposed after the country invaded Ukraine in February. The sanction targeted Bitriver AG and 10 Russia-based subsidiaries of …
New SolarWinds observability platform helps organizations shift from reactive to proactive IT
Information technology management software and observability company SolarWinds Worldwide LLC today launched a new hybrid cloud observability platform designed to shift organizations from a reactive to proactive IT posture. The new service, SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability platform, offers organizations of any size …
VMware report finds cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the financial industry
A new report from VMware Inc. finds that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the financial industry. The findings, from the aptly named Modern Bank Heist report, highlight a drastic increase in destructive attacks and ransomware, as financial institutions grapple with more aggressive, sophisticated attack …
Netflix shares plunge 35% after first drop in subscribers in 10 years
Updated: Shares in consumer video streaming service Netflix Inc. dropped more than 35% Wednesday today after the company reported its first drop in subscribers in more than 10 years. Netflix has long been the darling of streaming services with its constant quarter-over-quarter …
DevOps taking longer to solve production issues despite advancements in observability
A new report from infrastructure monitoring startup Logz.io Inc. finds that production issues for DevOps teams are taking longer to solve despite advancements in observability. The finding comes from the company’s fifth annual DevOps Pulse 2022 Report, which analyzed key trends, points of interest and …