Day: February 26, 2021

Bezos denied: New Glenn launch pushed into 2022 after Space Force says no

Also: Old age a bigger risk for Branson’s passengers as Virgin Galactic slips again What do you buy the richest man in the world? A ticket to ride on Elon Musk’s rocket, judging by the latest delay announced by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


US Says Saudi Prince Approved Journalist Khashoggi Killing

A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. BBC: The declassified report released by the Biden administration says the prince approved a plan to either capture or kill the US-based Saudi exile. It is the first time America has publicly…


Lazarus Targets Defense Companies with ThreatNeedle Malware

A spear-phishing campaigned linked to a North Korean APT uses “NukeSped” malware in cyberespionage attacks against defense companies. …read more Source:: Threatpost


The Edge Pro Tip: Fasten Your Seatbelts

An unprecedented 2020 has shaken up security leaders’ usual list of must-have technologies for 2021. Where do they plan to spend next? …read more Source:: DarkReading


This Week in Security: Mysterious Mac Malware, An Elegant VMware RCE, and a JSON Mess

There’s a new malware strain targeting MacOS, Silver Sparrow, and it’s unusual for a couple reasons. First, it’s one of the few pieces of malware that targets the new M1 ARM64 processors. Just a reminder, that is Apple’s new in-house silicon design. It’s unusual for a second reason — it’s not doing anything. More precisely,…


Securing Super Bowl LV

A peek at open XDR technology, and defense that held up better than the Kansas City Chiefs. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Bloody Dell! The humble notebook made the difference between a crappy fiscal 2021 and a good one

Yes, we will never mention the death of the PC again, at least until next time Dell Technologies spent tens billions of dollars to diversify its kit bag beyond computers, yet it was the humble notebook that broke its sales records in 2020.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Congress confronts US cybersecurity weaknesses in wake of SolarWinds hacking campaign – CNET

Entrenched problems in cybersecurity contribute to the massive breach, lawmakers and tech executives say at a hearing before the House Oversight and Homeland Security Committees. …read more Source:: CNet


Why an Animated Flying Cat With a Pop-Tart Body Sold for Almost $600,000

In the 10 years since Chris Torres created Nyan Cat, an animated flying cat with a Pop-Tart body leaving a rainbow trail, the meme has been viewed and shared across the web hundreds of millions of times. On Thursday, he put a one-of-a-kind version of it up for sale on Foundation, a website for buying…


Yeezy Fans Face Sneaker-Bot Armies for Boost ‘Sun’ Release  

Sneaker bots ready to scoop up the new Yeezy Boost 700 “Sun” shoes to resell at a huge markup. …read more Source:: Threatpost