Extended Detection and Response (XDR) could be the security management technology of your dreams…or not. What makes this technical ‘evolution’ so interesting to so many companies? …read more Source:: DarkReading

The next long-term support version of Linux Mint is getting close to release. …read more Source:: ZDNet

No charges for Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers who prosecutors say did actually access Trump’s Twitter account by guessing his password, “MAGA2020!” last October. …read more Source:: Threatpost

The retailer detailed efforts to stop “Grinch Bots” in their tracks. …read more Source:: CNet

When you want to quickly pull together a combination of media and user interaction, looking to some building blocks for the heavy lifting can be a lifesaver. That’s the idea behind Max, a graphical programming language that’s gained a loyal following among anyone building art installations, technology demos (think children’s museum), and user Kiosks. Guy…

Computer programs that automate online tasks, called bots, have aligned with the coronavirus pandemic and low inventories of hot products to create a perfect storm of holiday disappointment — or opportunity, depending on your perspective. From a report: On Black Friday, when it launched a deal on the console, Walmart.com says it blocked more than…

The Lord of the Rings and X-Men star says he doesn’t hesitate to recommend the shot. …read more Source:: CNet

For those who work in the security industry 2020 has been a particularly challenging year. Chris Price talks to five industry leaders from different perspectives in the sector about how they coped with COVID and asks them to look forward to 2021. …read more Source:: DarkReading

Makers of cars and electronic devices from TVs to smartphones are sounding alarm bells about a global shortage of chips, which is causing manufacturing delays as consumer demand bounces back from the coronavirus crisis. From a report: The problem has several causes, industry executives and analysts say, including bulk-buying by U.S. sanctions-hit Chinese tech giant…

The search giant is now facing three major antitrust lawsuits. …read more Source:: CNet