Here’s What Happened Wiz, the Israeli cybersecurity startup, has decided to pull the plug on a potential $23 billion acquisition by Alphabet Inc., Google‘s parent company. This deal would have been Google’s biggest ever, but Wiz has chosen a different path. Sticking to the Original Plan Assaf Rappaport, CEO of Wiz, explained that the company […]
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Background Microsoft Windows uses a security system called Falcon from a company named CrowdStrike. Falcon is deeply integrated into Windows, constantly monitoring the operating system for threats to keep it safe. CrowdStrike pushed an update on Friday, 19th July, 2024, on all Windows devices around the world at the same time. Unfortunately, that update had a
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Background Elon Musk‘s Neuralink implants brain chip (The Link) in first human subject. The company has taken a giant leap forward in the world of brain-computer interfaces. Founded in 2016, this ambitious company has now successfully implanted its first brain chip in a human subject, marking a significant milestone in neurotechnology. At the heart of Neuralink’s
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What Happened? Wow, a major cyber attack hit Sweden in January 2024! Let me break this down for you in a way that’s easier to digest: The Big Bad Cyber Attack So, between January 19-23, some nasty ransomware hit Sweden’s government and businesses badly. Think of it like digital kidnappers holding computer systems hostage. Fingers
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