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Microsoft says ‘destructive malware’ being used against Ukrainian organizations
Microsoft said it has discovered destructive malware being used to corrupt the systems of multiple organizations in Ukraine. In a blog published on Saturday, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) said it first discovered the ransomware-like malware on January...
5G’s next big launch could make its improved speed promises a reality
5G has enjoyed plenty of hype over the last few years, but for many, it may not have been warranted. The early talk brought along ideas of how the next-generation wireless networks would help usher in an age of self-driving cars, home internet alternatives and could...
Google, Facebook CEOs signed off on allegedly illegal ad deal, lawsuit says
The chief executives of Facebook and Google personally signed off on a deal that allegedly gave the social network an advantage in the search giant's online advertising auctions, according to a newly unredacted court filing.New details about the...
2022 is shaping up to be an epic fight to protect data
Security threats will likely accelerate in 2022 as cybercriminals refine tried-but-true ransomware methods and look to exploit weaknesses in the software that knits together the internet. US elections will also present a tempting target for spreading...
Regulating the tech giants may finally be within reach
For nearly five years, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have promised to rein in the power and influence of Big Tech. Increasingly alarmed by the power that giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter wield, they've targeted how these companies harm...
US counterintelligence shares tips to block spyware attacks
The US National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and the Department of State have jointly published guidance on defending against attacks using commercial surveillance tools.Tips shared in the joint advisory are designed to help people at risk of being...
Samsung shows off foldable laptop, tablet, and smartphone concepts at CES
Samsung has been leading the charge toward foldable smartphones for almost three years now, but the future of the company's foldable ambitions have always been on display at trade shows, going all the way back to 2008. With three versions of the Galaxy Z Fold (and two...
Qualcomm is working with Microsoft on custom chips for next-gen AR glasses
Qualcomm and Microsoft are partnering to develop a new, customized Snapdragon augmented reality chip that’ll power future AR glasses within Microsoft’s ecosystems. The new partnership was announced at Qualcomm’s CES 2022 keynote.“We’re announcing that we’re developing...
Google will spend 2022 trying to match Apple’s ecosystem integrations
Google is announcing no fewer than 13 different new software features at CES 2022, ranging from AirPods-like fast switching to promised software that will mirror your Android text apps on a Chromebook. It’s part of an initiative that Google calls “Better Together” but...