Vladimir Putin has signed a law that forces social media companies to have an office in the country. Russia has a long history of trying to control information and stamp out dissent. For such a regime, few things are more Read More
DreamHost Leaked 814 Million Customer Records
Web hosting service DreamHost has leaked a staggering 814 million customer records, including WordPress admin information. DreamHost is one of the biggest and most popular web hosting services, with some 1.5 million sites. Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler, in connection with Read More
Elon Musk Open to Setting Up a Tesla Factory in Russia
Elon Musk has signaled his willingness to open a factory in Russia, according to a new report. Russia is not currently one of Tesla’s main markets. In fact, according to TheStreet, only 700 new Teslas were purchased in the entire country Read More
Satya Nadella Replacing John Thomson as Microsoft Board Chairman
Satya Nadella is replacing John Thompson as chairman of Microsoft’s board, in addition to his role as CEO. John Thompson is the former CEO of Symantec, and joined Microsoft’s board in 2012. He initially held the role of lead independent Read More
Telecom Companies Win Injunction Against NY Affordable Broadband Act
Telecom companies have won a last-minute injunction against New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, putting the law’s future in jeopardy. Governor Cuomo signed the Affordable Broadband Act in April, with it slated to go into effect next week. New York’s Eastern District Read More
DOD Appears Ready to Fight Long-Term for JEDI Contract
The Department of Defense has filed court documents indicating it is prepared to continuing fighting for its JEDI contract decision. The industry was rocked when the DOD announced Microsoft as the winner of its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract, Read More
Germany Clearing Autonomous Vehicles for Regular Use
Germany is poised to be the first country to clear autonomous vehicles for everyday use. According to Deutsche Welle, Germany’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill that paves the way for autonomous vehicle integration, with the bill moving to Read More
Cisco CEO: Customers Preparing For Hybrid Work Model
“We are really seeing the impact of this hybrid work model,” says Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. “We are seeing the preparation for hybrid work and the return to the office. Customers are absolutely believing this is going to occur and Read More
Microsoft Outlook a Major Security Issue for WFM
Amid an unprecedented transition to work from home (WFM), Microsoft Outlook has come into focus as a security weak point. Microsoft 365 has been an important factor for many organizations, helping their employees stay connected and productive while working remotely. Read More
Ford, BMW and Honda’s Production Impacted by Semiconductor Crisis
Ford, BMW and Honda are all experiencing major production issues as a result of the global semiconductor shortage. The global pandemic sparked a semiconductor shortage as a result of production issues resulting from lockdowns. In addition, the move toward remote Read More