Oracle, a leading technology company, has partnered with Rai Way, an Italian infrastructure firm, to install its AI systems at Rai Way’s data centers. This collaboration will provide Oracle’s corporate clients with access to its …
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CrowdStrike Software Update Causes Global Tech Outage, Affecting 8.5 Million Microsoft Devices
A global tech outage, triggered by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected nearly 8.5 million Microsoft devices. While representing less than one percent of all Windows machines, the outage has had significant …
Continue readingGlobal Tech Outage: CrowdStrike Software Update Causes Widespread Disruptions
A software update by CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company, triggered widespread global computer system outages, affecting various industries, including airlines, healthcare, shipping, and finance. The incident, which began on Friday, highlighted the vulnerability of interconnected …
Continue readingGlobal Cyber Outage Grounds Flights, Disrupts Banks and Markets
A global cyber outage on July 19th caused widespread disruptions across airlines, banks, and financial markets. The culprit appears to be a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity firm. The update affected computers …
Continue readingJapanese Companies Lag in AI Adoption Despite Labor Shortages
A new Reuters survey reveals a significant gap in AI adoption among Japanese companies. While nearly a quarter have already implemented AI, over 40% have no plans to utilize the technology. This reluctance is fueled …
Continue readingGoogle to Bolster Cloud Security with Potential $23 Billion Acquisition of Wiz
Google is reportedly close to acquiring cloud security company Wiz in a deal worth up to $23 billion. The move would be Google’s most expensive acquisition to date and would significantly strengthen its cloud security …
Continue readingKaspersky to Exit US Market Amid Security Concerns
Kaspersky Labs, the Russian cybersecurity firm, will wind down its US operations starting July 20. This follows the Biden administration’s decision to ban the sale of Kaspersky software in the US due to security concerns. …
Continue readingGoogle in Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz for $23 Billion
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for a whopping $23 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. If finalized, this deal would be Google’s largest acquisition ever, surpassing …
Continue readingAT&T Data Breach Exposes Call and Text Records of 109 Million Customers
AT&T has confirmed a massive data breach affecting nearly all of its cellular and landline customers. The breach, which occurred in April 2023, exposed call and text records from May 2022 to October 2022. The …
Continue readingCrypto Hacking Thefts Double to $1.4 Billion in First Half of 2024
Cryptocurrency theft through hacking has more than doubled in the first six months of 2024, reaching a staggering $1.38 billion, according to blockchain research firm TRM Labs. This alarming increase is driven by a combination …
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