Monthly Archives: July 2022

Microsoft servers are being hijacked to boost proxies

Hackers have been found installing malware on Microsoft SQL servers in order to monetize the endpoints’ bandwidth.  Findings from Ahnlab discovered a special type of malware, called proxyware, which turns the host device into a proxy server that remote users can use for different things, from testing, to content distribution.  To incentivize people to use…

McCarthy says Pelosi should recuse herself from the stock trading ban talks because of her husband’s active trading

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi receives the gavel from Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy during the first session of the 116th Congress at the US Capitol on January 3, 2019, in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Images Kevin McCarthy said Nancy Pelosi shouldn’t be allowed to write a congressional stock trading ban due to her husband’s…

Rivian begins layoffs as its struggles create a $19 billion headache for Amazon and Ford

The 2022 Rivian R1T. Tim Levin/Insider Layoffs at EV startup Rivian began this week. The company is cutting costs amid its production ramp-up and concerns about the economy. Former employees are posting on LinkedIn about the cuts, which impacted non-manufacturing roles. Layoffs at Rivian started in late July as the electric vehicle startup races to…

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4 expensive problems you’re sure to miss if you waive your home inspection, according to realtors

Roberto Jimenez Mejias/Getty Images In hot real estate markets, some buyers are waiving home inspections to improve their chances. But there are problems only a home inspector can find, like hidden mold and foundation defects. An inspector may also find an outdated septic system or problems with the roof. Compare homeowners insurance quotes with Policygenius….

Chatbots 101: How AI is Fueling the Disruptive Force in Customer Relations

Advancements in artificial intelligence, coupled with the rise of messaging apps, are fueling the development of chatbots — software programs that use messaging as the interface through which to carry out any number of tasks, from scheduling a meeting, to reporting the weather, to helping users buy a pair of shoes. AP/Elaine Thompson Businesses are…