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End of Misery in Sight for Victims of REvil Ransomware
Kaseya, the management software maker that fell victim to a massive REvil ransomware attack in early July, has got hold of a universal key. The company is also starting to share it with its customers.
The cyberattack, which was…
Online Meeting Service Zoom Makes Its Largest Acquisition Ever
Online conferencing service Zoom Video Communications has acquired the American company Five9, which provides call centre services via the Internet, for 14.7 billion dollars. It is the largest acquisition ever for Zoom.
The…
REvil Websites Disappeared After Kaseya Attacks
A blog and a paysite of the ransomware gang has been taken off the net, according to analysts. The REvil group is said to be behind the major Kaseya attacks that have brought down hundreds of companies in recent weeks.
Ransomware…
Zoom Acquires Kites Translation Technology
Zoom Video Communications acquires Karlsruhe Information Technology Solutions (KITES). The German start-up develops real-time solutions for machine translation.
Kites were founded in 2015 and have their roots in the Karlsruhe…
Facebook to Test VR Ads
Facebook will soon start processing ads in its Oculus Quest virtual reality glasses. The advertising is tested in three apps.
You may have thought that you could escape the eternal flood of advertisements by leaving the world…
Xiaomi Fully Charges Smartphone in 8 Minutes
Xiaomi Fully Charges Smartphone in 8 Minutes. The smartphone maker comes with an astonishingly fast charger that breaks world records.
Charging speed is increasingly becoming the new battleground for smartphone makers. Earlier, we…
G20 Countries Miss Out on Billions in Taxes from Tech Giants
The G20 countries lose up to 26 billion euros in tax revenue annually from the five major US technology companies Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet. That says human rights organization ActionAid.
"An…
Gates from Microsoft Board Due to Relationship With Employee
Microsoft board members reportedly ruled last year that Bill Gates should withdraw from the board.
This was decided after an affair between Gates and a female employee came to light, writes the Wall Street Journal. According to…
Plans for the Instagram Version for Kids Met With Resistance
Facebook's plans to create a particular Instagram version for kids met with excellent resistance in the US. Dozens of states have written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to opt-out of the service that would target children under 13.
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Trump Launches Platform on Website After Social Media Ban
Former President Donald Trump has launched a communication platform on his website that should enable him to maintain digital contact with his supporters again.
After the storming of the Capitol in January, the American politician…