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fromTheregister
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

SystemRescue 12 lands with added bcachefs support

SystemRescue 12 introduces kernel 6.12 and support for bcachefs, proving essential for system recovery and diagnostics.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Bootstrapping

How to Create a Recovery USB Drive to Fix Your Computer

Creating a USB recovery drive takes about two hours, and using it varies depending on computer type and manufacturer.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

One stupid keystroke exposed techie to sensitive information

Misnaming a data utility caused significant tech support issues in the 1980s, leading to wiped disks instead of file conversions.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023

Ransomware attacks generated $813.5 million in 2024, down from $1.25 billion in 2023, despite the highest volume of cases since 2021.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Information security

You paid the ransom, and now the decryptor doesn't work

Paying ransom and receiving non-functional decryption tools significantly compounds stress for organizations coping with ransomware attacks.
fromITPro
7 months ago
Information security

UK firms are dangerously overconfident about paying ransoms to cyber criminals

Organizations wrongly believe paying ransom guarantees data recovery, despite the reality often being much different.
The willingness to pay ransoms indicates a disconnect in understanding cybersecurity readiness.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
Information security

CrowdStrike fixes start at "reboot up to 15 times" and get more complex from there

A buggy update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software caused Windows systems to crash, leading to IT challenges and potential solutions.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Ransomware Extortion Drops to $813.5M in 2024, Down from $1.25B in 2023

Ransomware attacks generated $813.5 million in 2024, down from $1.25 billion in 2023, despite the highest volume of cases since 2021.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
Information security

You paid the ransom, and now the decryptor doesn't work

Paying ransom and receiving non-functional decryption tools significantly compounds stress for organizations coping with ransomware attacks.
fromITPro
7 months ago
Information security

UK firms are dangerously overconfident about paying ransoms to cyber criminals

Organizations wrongly believe paying ransom guarantees data recovery, despite the reality often being much different.
The willingness to pay ransoms indicates a disconnect in understanding cybersecurity readiness.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago
Information security

CrowdStrike fixes start at "reboot up to 15 times" and get more complex from there

A buggy update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software caused Windows systems to crash, leading to IT challenges and potential solutions.
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fromTheregister
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Don't delete accounts the same day you visit the dentist

Blair successfully improved a disorganized IT infrastructure but faced a major mishap when LDAP changes led to the accidental deletion of millions of users.
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

OpenAI blamed NYT for tech problem erasing evidence of copyright abuse

OpenAI's data recovery efforts faced criticism from the NYT regarding the reliability and completeness of recovered information.
fromDevOps.com
5 months ago
Scala

Akka Unfurls PaaS for Building Distributed Java Applications - DevOps.com

Akka has launched a revamped platform with an SDK to enhance the development of distributed Java applications and serverless capabilities.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

CleverFiles Launches Revolutionary Free Online Video Repair Tool

Clever Online Video Repair restores corrupted video files, essential for content creators and professionals.
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