Category: Cyber Security
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Hackers steal $16.6 million from the South African ministry
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has experienced such losses over the past 10 years, Dean Macpherson, whoβs been heading the ministry since June 30, said at a briefing on the first results of the audit. π¬ βIn order to build trust with South Africans, we must be transparent about the problems we face…
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Kenya’s national airline reports issues with booking system due to global technical glitch
Nairobi, Kenya β July 20, 2024 Kenya Airways, the national airline, has announced significant disruptions in its booking system, attributing the issues to a global technical glitch affecting airlines worldwide. The glitch, which began in the early hours of July 19, has caused widespread inconvenience for passengers attempting to book, modify, or check-in for flights.…
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Blue screen of death: cyber systems all around the world are suffering from failure at the hands of Microsoft
On Friday morning, major American airlines reported a large-scale disruption and suspended flights. Then reports of possible flight delays began to come from Europe: Berlin Airport and Spanish airports reported problems. More details regarding the issue: βͺοΈThe largest airlines in the United States, including United Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines, stopped operating; they reported…
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Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups
In a global operation targeting West African organized crime groups across five continents, police arrested 300 people, seized $3 million and blocked 720 bank accounts, Interpol said Tuesday. Operation Jackal III, which ran from 10 April to 3 July in 21 countries, aimed to fight online financial fraud and the West African syndicates behind it,…
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Google Near $23 Billion Deal for Cybersecurity Startup Wiz
Google parent Alphabet GOOGL 0.79%increase; green up pointing triangle is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for roughly $23 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be its largest acquisition ever. A deal could come together soon, assuming the talks donβt fall apart, the people said. Alphabet is eyeing…
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Is cloud computing headed into a rain season?
This year, software firm 37signals will see a profit boost of more than $1m (Β£790,000) from leaving the cloud. βTo be able to get that with such relatively modest changes to our business is astounding,β says co-owner and chief technology officer, David Heinemeier Hansson. The US company has millions of users for its online project…
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Introducing Python 4.0: Say Goodbye to These 12 Beloved Features
As a longtime Python enthusiast, I have always been captivated by the languageβs evolution. Python has seen significant changes with each major release, balancing new features with backward compatibility. However, if thereβs an upcoming Python 4.0 release, it will mark a significant shift, with some beloved features being deprecated and removed. While progress is exciting,…
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Persistent undersea cable issues cause Internet disruptions in East Africa
Persistent problems with undersea cables are causing internet disruptions across East Africa, prompting frustration among users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. Industry expert Ben Roberts explained that faults in the cables linking the region to the global network via South Africa are to blame. Despite efforts from service providers, including Airtel Kenya and Vodacom…
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David v. Goliath: Small language models challenge Big Techβs AI giants
Community-owned small language model project introduces a framework for incentivized data sharing, aiming to redefine AI development and user interaction. Assisterr targets the monopolization of AI by Big Tech, advocating for data ownership and the democratization of AI through community-owned small language models (SLMs), which offer tailored and efficient solutions. The debate on whether artificial…
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