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4. Pizza algorithm competition  Pizza parties are particularly popular with HR departments in the USA when it comes to supposedly great benefits. To make this more interesting for local techies, developers could combine their passion for algorithms with their love of pizza once a month. The pizza algorithm competition is all about developing the perfect algorithm that determines the ultimate pizza — based on calories, toppings, delivery time and, of course, personal taste. The winner…

A storied Russian vodka maker has filed for bankruptcy in the US just months after it was breached by ransomware actors. Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl (KO) CEO, Chris Caldwell, revealed in a legal filing that the group is around $78 million debt. Among the contributing factors listed is a serious ransomware attack in August 2024 which caused “severe disruption” to the firm’s IT infrastructure. “The attack caused substantial operational issues throughout all companies…

With the continuing rise of ransomware, malware defenses are more critical than ever before with regard to securing the enterprise. Anti-Malware technologies have become an afterthought in many organizations, a technology that they’ve always had, always used, and never really thought about. This control serves as a reminder that this technology is as critical as it ever was and lays out the minimum requirements for ensuring your malware defenses are up to the task. Key…

Tripwire’s November 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft and Google Chromium. First on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge, Excel, and Word that resolve remote code execution and security feature bypass vulnerabilities. Next are patches that affect components of the core Windows operating system. These patches resolve over 35 vulnerabilities, including elevation of privilege, information disclosure, denial of service, and remote code execution vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities affect core Windows,…

It’s not a new technique, but that doesn’t mean that cybercriminals cannot make rich rewards from SEO poisoning.  SEO poisoning is the dark art of manipulating search engines to ensure that malware-laced adverts and dangerous websites appear high on users’ results – often impersonating legitimate businesses and organisations.  But the simplest way of all to get a malicious website in front of a potential victim is to create a Google advertising account, and buy your…

As the United Arab Emirates celebrates its 53rd National Day, it reflects on an extraordinary journey of transformation. Over the last few years, the UAE has rapidly positioned itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The country’s vision is not just to keep pace with technological advancements but to lead the way in shaping the future. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…