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Linux root exploit vulnerability found to also affect macOS

By Duncan Riley Feb 3, 2021

A recently discovered root exploit vulnerability in Linux has been found to affect Apple Inc.’s macOS as well. The vulnerability allows for an attacker to trigger a so-called heap overflow in Sudo, a program…

Security

Newly detected malware targets Kubernetes clusters for cryptocurrency mining

By Duncan Riley Feb 3, 2021

A newly detected form of malware has been detected in the wild, targeting Kubernetes clusters for cryptocurrency mining. Detailed today by security researchers at Palo Alto Networks Inc.’s Unit 42, the malware, dubbed “Hildegard,” was…

Cloud

Here’s what’s next for Amazon under incoming CEO Andy Jassy

By John Furrier and Dave Vellante with Mark Albertson Feb 3, 2021

The most disruptive force in tech history happened because a company discovered one day that compute infrastructure development was its biggest pain point. The executive who solved that problem by igniting the public cloud…

Cloud

Shares in webcasting firm ON24 pop 42% on NYSE debut

By Duncan Riley Feb 3, 2021

Webcasting firm ON24 Inc. found strong support on its debut on the New York Stock Exchange today as its share price popped almost 42%. ON24 went into its IPO with its shares priced at…

Apps

Financial services startup Payoneer to go public via SPAC in $3.3B deal

By Duncan Riley Feb 3, 2021

Online financial services startup Payoneer Inc., a company often compared to PayPal Holdings Inc., today announced plans to go public via a special-purpose acquisition company in a $3.3 billion deal. Payoneer will merge with FTAC…

Infra

Qualcomm enjoys massive earnings growth but misses revenue forecast

By Mike Wheatley Feb 3, 2021

Smartphone chip company Qualcomm Inc.’s first-quarter financial results came in a bit mixed today, with profit just beating expectations and revenue falling short. Despite strong guidance for the next quarter, the company’s stock fell…

Cloud

Analysts vote thumbs up on Andy Jassy’s ascension to Amazon CEO

By Robert Hof Feb 3, 2021

You might not see it in Amazon.com Inc.’s stock price today, down 2%, but the surprise appointment of Andy Jassy to replace founder Jeff Bezos as the tech giant’s new chief executive is getting…

AI

Collibra acquires OwlDQ to make enterprises’ data more reliable with AI

By Maria Deutscher Feb 3, 2021

Data management unicorn Collibra Inc. today disclosed that it has acquired a Maryland startup called OwlDQ, whose software platform uses machine learning to spot errors in companies’ business information. The deal is the first…

Cloud

Taking aim at Dropbox, Box announces plans to buy e-signature startup SignRequest

By Maria Deutscher Feb 3, 2021

Box Inc. today announced it has inked a $55 million deal to acquire SignRequest BV, a startup with electronic signature technology that will enable it to compete more effectively with Dropbox Inc. in the…

Security

Ping Identity service uses video facial recognition to verify new customer accounts

By Paul Gillin Feb 3, 2021

Ping Identity Holding Corp., a provider of identity management services, Tuesday launched PingOne Verify, a new cloud service that businesses can use to more quickly verify customer identities for rapid account onboarding, authentication and…

the latest

Linux root exploit vulnerability found to also affect macOS

Newly detected malware targets Kubernetes clusters for cryptocurrency mining

Shares in webcasting firm ON24 pop 42% on NYSE debut

Financial services startup Payoneer to go public via SPAC in $3.3B deal

Qualcomm enjoys massive earnings growth but misses revenue forecast

Collibra acquires OwlDQ to make enterprises’ data more reliable with AI

Taking aim at Dropbox, Box announces plans to buy e-signature startup SignRequest

Ping Identity service uses video facial recognition to verify new customer accounts

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