Category: Technology

A new variant of ESXiArgs ransomware has infected more than 1,250 VMware servers, according to data compiled by Ransomwhere, an open-source ransomware payment tracker. The original strain hit at least 3,800 targets and compromised at least 2,250 machines since the spree started spreading on Feb. 3. The slightly tweaked version of the malware encrypts data […]

With multiple top priorities on your plate, it’s hard to focus. When your brain is frazzled, it’s even harder. But there are a few smart ways to refocus quickly and get yourself back on track. All of us have moments when we are distracted by our thoughts or procrastination takes over. However, taking that first step can often help […]

Dive Brief: Reddit said it was targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign this week that allowed an outside threat actor to gain access to some of its internal systems after stealing an employee’s credentials, the company said in a blog post released Thursday.  The attackers may have gained access to a limited amount of company […]

The benefits of digital twins, defined by Gartner as “…a digital representation of a real-world entity or system,” are tremendous, particularly when coupled with augmented reality or virtual reality innovations. For example, in the manufacturing sector, new hires could explore digital twins to understand how they work and their connections with other technologies without posing […]

Editor’s note: This article is from John Watts, a vice president analyst at Gartner. If you would like to submit a guest article, you can submit it here. Most organizations view zero trust as a top priority when it comes to reducing risk in their environments. However, zero trust at scale across the entire organization is yet […]

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Snapple is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its “Snapple Real Facts” program by launching the Snapple fAIct Generator, a tool using ChatGPT creator OpenAI’s tech to create facts on any topic, per a press release […]

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Two software development platforms announced plans to lay off staff Thursday, the latest in a series of job cuts that hit technology vendors this year.  Microsoft-owned GitHub will reduce its workforce by up to 10% […]

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of the Treasury documented the benefits of cloud technology in financial services, but warned of challenges posed by increased market consolidation, security risks and IT talent gaps in a Wednesday report. Financial […]

At least three cybersecurity firms — Sophos, Okta and now Secureworks — announced staff cuts so far this year, creating fresh uncertainty in a sector largely considered immune to economic doldrums. Secureworks on Tuesday informed employees it plans to reduce its workforce by 9%, eliminating about 200 jobs, according to a regulatory filing. The move […]

  Since 2020, the crypto market has experienced the most important bear season in its history (coindesk), with the toughest wave persisting throughout 2022. From an all-time high of nearly $69,000 back in November 2021, bitcoin now trades at around $20,000. And that’s only because it has made some recent gains. For weeks, the price […]