Duncan Riley, Author at SiliconANGLE

Security

Gigabyte struck by ransomware for the second time in three months

By Duncan Riley Oct 21, 2021

Taiwanese manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd. has allegedly been struck by a ransomware attack, the second time the company has been targeted in three months. The previous attack on the company, best known for…

Security

REvil ransomware gang was reportedly hacked by law enforcement operation

By Duncan Riley Oct 21, 2021

The second disappearance of the infamous ransomware group REvil earlier this week is being attributed to a multicountry law enforcement operation. The group, also known as Sodinokibi, first went offline in July at around the same…

Apps

Snap shares plunge as it blames Apple for weaker-than-expected earnings

By Duncan Riley Oct 21, 2021

Shares in Snap Inc. plunged in after-hours trading today after the social media company blamed Apple Inc. for missing expectations in its third-quarter earnings report. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, Snap reported revenue…

Security

Application security management platform provider Tromzo launches with $3.1M in funding

By Duncan Riley Oct 21, 2021

Application security management platform provider Tromzo Inc. today launched out of stealth mode to announce that it has raised $3.1 million in new funding to further its mission to eliminate friction between developers and security.…

Cloud

Zeno cloud platform aims to help energy companies thrive in the ‘Production Era’

By Duncan Riley Oct 21, 2021

Zeno Technologies Inc. today unveiled a new cloud-based platform designed to assist energy companies, investors and partners to adapt and thrive in the face of new market realities in what it calls the “Production Era.”…

Blockchain

Bitcoin hits new record high amid increasing inflation, successful ETF debut

By Duncan Riley Oct 20, 2021

The price of bitcoin hit a new record high today amid increasing inflation in the U.S. and the successful debut of the bitcoin-linked ProShares Exchange Traded Fund the day before. Bitcoin peaked at $66,974.44…

Apps

PayPal reportedly in talks to acquire Pinterest in $45B deal

By Duncan Riley Oct 20, 2021

PayPal Holdings Inc. is in talks to acquire visual bookmarking provider Pinterest Inc., according to multiple reports published today. CNBC, referencing a person familiar with the matter, claims the two companies are currently in…

AI

AI document processing startup Rossum raises $100M

By Duncan Riley Oct 20, 2021

Artificial intelligence document processing startup Rossum today announced that it has raised $100 million in new funding to establish new hubs in the U.S., Europe and Asia. General Catalyst led the Series A round. Also…

Blockchain

Facebook Novi pilot program launches without support for Diem cryptocurrency

By Duncan Riley Oct 19, 2021

Facebook Inc.’s long-awaited Novi digital wallet has launched into testing but with a major feature missing: support for Facebook’s Diem cryptocurrency. The pilot program is being run in the U.S. and Guatemala, except for…

Apps

Startup investment platform Republic raises $150M

By Duncan Riley Oct 19, 2021

Republic, an investment platform for startups, announced today that it has raised $150 million in new funding to expand its geographic reach and develop new investment products. Valor Equity Partners led the Series B…

Duncan Riley

Gigabyte struck by ransomware for the second time in three months

REvil ransomware gang was reportedly hacked by law enforcement operation

Application security management platform provider Tromzo launches with $3.1M in funding

Bitcoin hits new record high amid increasing inflation, successful ETF debut

AI document processing startup Rossum raises $100M

Facebook Novi pilot program launches without support for Diem cryptocurrency

Startup investment platform Republic raises $150M

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