At least 30,000 U.S. governmental and commercial organizations have been hacked via a recently discovered Microsoft Exchange Server exploit. One source told the Wall Street Journal that the actual number of organizations impacted could reach 250,000. Cybersecurity experts believe the hackers had access to Microsoft customers’ systems for about two months before the tech giant patched the problem. Breitbart News recently reported that tech giant Microsoft recently warned customers that it believes a Chinese-stated backed hacking group, referred to as Hafnium, has used four previously undisclosed security flaws in Microsoft’s Exchange Server enterprise email product in an attempt to steal private information. Microsoft stated that the group exploited the software in an attempt to steal information from a number of U.S.-based organizations including law firms and defense contractors but also appeared to target infectious disease researchers and policy think tanks. According to … [Read more...] about At Least 30,000 U.S. Organizations Compromised Through Microsoft Exploit
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Devoe, Wright lead Georgia Tech over Wake Forest 75-63
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Michael Devoe scored 20 points, Moses Wright had 17, and Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 75-63 on Friday night in a regular season finale. The Yellow Jackets (15-8, 11-6 Atlantic Coast Conference ) extended their winning streak to six games. Wake Forest (6-15, 3-15) has lost seven straight. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jordan Usher added 14 points and Jose Alvarado had 11 for Georgia Tech, which shot 29 of 52 (56%) from the floor. Alvarado also had five assists and four steals. The Yellow Jackets are 11-1 and 9-0 in ACC games when Alvarado and Devoe score in double figures. Ian DuBose scored 18 points and Daivien Williamson had 15 for Wake Forest. Georgia Tech took the lead for good with about seven minutes left in the first half and built a 31-25 halftime advantage. Wake … [Read more...] about Devoe, Wright lead Georgia Tech over Wake Forest 75-63
Brave Is Launching a Privacy-Focused Search Engine to Compete with Google
Brave, the privacy-focused web browser, is currently preparing to launch its own search engine for desktop and mobile users, according to recent reports. The company’s goal is to offer a complete package of browsing and search untouchable by the Masters of the Universe. TechCrunch reports that Brave, the privacy-focused browser co-founded by former Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich, is preparing to launch its own search engine. Last week Brave announced the acquisition of an open-source search engine developed by the team behind the Cliqz anti-tracking search-browser combo. The newly acquired tech will support the new Brave Search engine, meaning that soon Brave will be promoting a search and browsing experience to its users that is entirely free of Big Tech’s influence. In a press release, Brave states: “Under the hood, nearly all of today’s search engines are either built by, or rely on, results from Big Tech companies. In contrast, the Tailcat search engine is built on top of a … [Read more...] about Brave Is Launching a Privacy-Focused Search Engine to Compete with Google
Robinhood Moves Toward IPO Despite GameStop Controversy
Stock trading app Robinhood has chosen Nasdaq as the exchange for its IPO this year, despite being embroiled in controversy over its treatment of its customers during the Gamestop trading frenzy and previous problems including trading outages. CNBC reports that the popular day-trading app Robinhood has chosen the Nasdaq as the exchange for its eventual initial public offering, according to sources. The company has not yet filed officially for the listing but is expected to at some point this year. It’s currently unclear whether Robinhood has chosen a direct listing or a traditional IPO, according to sources. Robinhood will likely file an S-1 with the Securities Exchange Commission in the near future, it usually takes one to two months for companies to make their debut once they file with the SEC. Goldman Sachs is reportedly advising Robinhood on the IPO. Breitbart News recently reported that Robinhood is currently in talks with securities regulators and other authorities … [Read more...] about Robinhood Moves Toward IPO Despite GameStop Controversy
True or false: You shouldn’t charge your phone overnight
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 6 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Many tech myths are floating around, like more bars on your phone means better service. Type *3001#12345#* into your dialer and press the call button to access "Field Mode" to get details about local networks and cell towers. Tap or click to learn what the test results mean. Some people shut down their computer every day to lessen its wear and tear. Here’s the definitive guide to how often you should reboot your computer and the correct way to do it. What about your smartphone’s battery’s performance? It will decline over time, but you don’t want to speed up the process. Let’s end the debate on whether charging overnight will do that. What manufacturers say Your battery's lifespan isn't just based on when it was assembled. There are many other factors, including extreme temperature fluctuations and … [Read more...] about True or false: You shouldn’t charge your phone overnight