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Blockchain

Bitcoin Gold suffers two ‘51%’ attacks, but surprisingly its price surges

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2020

Bitcoin spinoff Bitcoin Gold has suffered two so-called 51% attacks, but in a surprising twist its price has actually surged since then. A 51% attack is one attempted by a group of miners controlling…

Security

Patch now: Critical flaw in Citrix actively targeted by hackers

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2020

Hackers are actively targeting a critical flaw in software from Citrix Systems Inc. first uncovered last month, and users are being warned that even if they patch now, their systems may still be compromised. Formally…

Security

Hacking group hijacks social media accounts belonging to NFL and 15 teams

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2020

Social media accounts belonging to the National Football League along with 15 teams have been hijacked by notorious hacking group OurMine. The hacks primarily affect Twitter accounts but in some cases include Instagram and…

Security

Cybersecurity firm Avast reportedly selling browsing data that can be linked to individuals

By Duncan Riley Jan 27, 2020

Czech cybersecurity firm Avast Software s.r.o., the owner of popular free products such as AVG and Avast Antivirus, is reported to be selling web browsing data that can be linked to individual users via a…

Infra

Rising costs take a bite out of Juniper’s profits

By Mike Wheatley Jan 27, 2020

Network infrastructure company Juniper Networks Inc. today posted its fourth-quarter financial results that met Wall Street’s profit targets and just beat expectations on revenue. But that wasn’t good enough for investors. The company reported a profit…

AI

Going in depth into big data and intelligence with HPE

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Jan 27, 2020

When is HP not HP? When it’s HPE, of course. After Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. split off from the parent Hewlett-Packard Inc. it focused on building an expansive ecosystem. Add some strategic acquisitions, such…

Apps

Scooter unicorn Bird raises $75M, acquires rival Circ to boost global growth

By Maria Deutscher Jan 27, 2020

Bird Rides Inc., the scooter sharing startup valued at more than $2.5 billion, today announced that it has raised $75 million in additional funding and acquired competitor Circ to expand its global presence. The…

Blockchain

SettleMint raises $2.1M to build out enterprise blockchain-as-a-service

By Kyt Dotson Jan 27, 2020

Belgium-based blockchain platform-as-a-service distributed ledger technology company SettleMint NV today announced the procurement of $2.1 million in funds backed by KPN Ventures and existing U.S. investor Medici Ventures. Founded in 2016, SettleMint provides infrastructure and…

Cloud

After AppSheet buy, Google says it will shut down its low-code App Maker service

By Maria Deutscher Jan 27, 2020

Google LLC today notified customers that App Maker, the low-code application development service included in G Suite, will be discontinued on Jan. 19, 2021. The product will be shut down in phases. Effective today,…

Women in Tech

Boardroom diversity proves mission critical in data security, AI and beyond

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Jan 27, 2020

The past two years have seen a record number of women elected to board positions. According to a report on U.S. Board Diversity Trends posted by Harvard Law School, 46% of newly elected directors…

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Bitcoin Gold suffers two ‘51%’ attacks, but surprisingly its price surges

Patch now: Critical flaw in Citrix actively targeted by hackers

Cybersecurity firm Avast reportedly selling browsing data that can be linked to individuals

Scooter unicorn Bird raises $75M, acquires rival Circ to boost global growth

SettleMint raises $2.1M to build out enterprise blockchain-as-a-service

After AppSheet buy, Google says it will shut down its low-code App Maker service

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