Day: April 14, 2021

Ransomware Attack Creates Cheese Shortages in Netherlands

Not a Gouda situation: An attack on a logistics firm is suspected to be related to Microsoft Exchange server flaw. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Listen to the haunting music scientists made from sounds of spider webs – CNET

MIT researchers turn the complex structure of a spider web into music, and it could have applications beyond concerts. …read more Source:: CNet


What the FLoC? Browser makers queue up to decry Google’s latest ad-targeting initiative as invasive tracking

‘Federated Learning of Cohorts’ groups users together and is already being tested in Chrome Google’s FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts) mechanism for ad personalisation, currently being trialled in the Chrome browser, has been rejected as privacy-invasive tracking by other browser makers including Vivaldi and Brave.… …read more Source:: Register


AQUA for Amazon Redshift goes GA

With AQUA, Amazon Redshift travels full-circle to delivering an elastic data warehouse, at least for cooler data. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Huawei tells the FCC it can’t force US carriers to scrap its gear – that’s Congress’s job

We’re sure the comms watchdog will take that on board Huawei has argued that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot force US carriers to remove its equipment from their networks, and can only reimburse those that voluntarily choose to do so.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Gensler Confirmed as Top Wall Street Cop, Bringing New Era of Tough Scrutiny

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Gary Gensler to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, putting in place a battle-tested Wall Street watchdog at a moment when Democrats are looking to rein in financial market risk. From a report: The Senate confirmed Gensler in a 53-45 vote. The MIT professor and former Goldman Sachs partner is…


SV Seeker Is Recycling Batteries

SV Seeker is a home-made boat currently being built by [Doug Jackson] just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It’s a bit different than what you might imagine as a typical DIY boat, though. You see, Seeker is a 75 ft steel boat, intended to work as a research vessel. Doug and his crew proudly refer to…


Coinbase Opens at $102 Billion Valuation on First Day of Public Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase opened trading on Wednesday at $381 per share, giving it a fully diluted market value of around $102 billion. From a report: This is a slight premium to the most recent private trades for Coinbase stock, and more than 50% higher than the reference price set last night by the Nasdaq. Coinbase’s…


Best Mother’s Day foodie gifts in 2021 – CNET

If your mom prefers artisan flour over arrangements of flowers, these foodie gifts should make her smile. …read more Source:: CNet


FBI Clears ProxyLogon Web Shells from Hundreds of Orgs

In a veritable cyber-SWAT action, the Feds remotely removed the infections without warning businesses beforehand. …read more Source:: Threatpost