Duncan Riley, Author at SiliconANGLE

Security

Vulnerability in Azure Functions allows an attacker to escape to the Docker host

By Duncan Riley Jan 31, 2021

A newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Functions can allow an attacker to escalate privileges and escape the Azure Functions Docker container to the Docker host. Azure Functions, Microsoft Corp.’s equivalent to Amazon Web…

Security

Customer data stolen in hack targeting UScellular

By Duncan Riley Jan 31, 2021

United States Cellular Corp., the country’s fourth-largest wireless carrier, has been hacked with customer information stolen. The hack came to light through a Jan. 21 disclosure to the Office of the Vermont Attorney General that…

Blockchain

Coinbase announces it plans to go public via a direct listing

By Duncan Riley Jan 28, 2021

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. today announced that it plans to go public via a direct listing some six weeks after disclosing that it has filed its initial public offering paperwork with the U.S. Securities…

Apps

Facebook reportedly preparing to file antitrust suit against Apple

By Duncan Riley Jan 28, 2021

Facebook Inc. is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. for alleged anticompetitive behavior, according to a report today by The Information. The report, which cites anonymous sources, said the antitrust lawsuit, should it…

Cloud

Salesforce cloud backup startup OwnBackup raises $167.5M on $1.4B valuation

By Duncan Riley Jan 28, 2021

Cloud backup startup OwnBackup Ltd., a firm centered on Salesforce.com Inc.’s platform, today said it has raised $167.5 million in new funding to support ongoing investments in global expansion and extend its platform to help…

Apps

Under fire for suspending trading on some stocks amid buying frenzy, Robinhood raises $1B+

By Duncan Riley Jan 28, 2021

Robinhood Market Inc. is under fire after it blocked trading on Gamestop Corp. and other stocks being traded by Reddit users, in an effort to ease a strain on its own finances, but it…

Cloud

Business website provider Squarespace files paperwork for an initial public offering

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2021

Business website provider Squarespace Inc. today announced that it has submitted a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering later this year. According to Reuters, Squarespace…

Emerging Tech

Tesla shares drop on weaker-than-expected earnings

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2021

Shares in electric car maker Tesla Inc. dropped in after-hours trading today after the company missed its fourth-quarter earnings estimate. For the quarter ended Dec. 31, Tesla reported a profit of $270 million or…

Apps

Samsung books solid fourth-quarter earnings amid smartphone sales drop

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2021

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. reported solid earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter, but the South Korean chaebol’s smartphone division struggled against Apple Inc.’s launch of the iPhone 12. For the quarter ended Dec. 31,…

Apps

Subreddit users cause stocks in GameStop and AMC to skyrocket

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2021

The answer to the question, “Can social media influence stock prices?” has been definitely answered. R/wallstreetbets is a subreddit, a forum on the online discussion site Reddit where amateur traders share stock and investment…

Duncan Riley

Vulnerability in Azure Functions allows an attacker to escape to the Docker host

Customer data stolen in hack targeting UScellular

Coinbase announces it plans to go public via a direct listing

Facebook reportedly preparing to file antitrust suit against Apple

Under fire for suspending trading on some stocks amid buying frenzy, Robinhood raises $1B+

Business website provider Squarespace files paperwork for an initial public offering

Tesla shares drop on weaker-than-expected earnings

Samsung books solid fourth-quarter earnings amid smartphone sales drop

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