Were private companies or other governments hit with the malware?Yes. Microsoft confirmed on Dec. 17 that it found indicators of the malware in its systems, after confirming several days earlier that the breach was affecting its customers. A Reuters report also said that Microsoft's own systems were used to further the hacking campaign, but Microsoft denied this claim to news agencies. On Dec. 16, the company began quarantining the versions of Orion known to contain the malware, in order to cut hackers off from its customers' systems. … [Read more...] about SolarWinds hack officially blamed on Russia: What you need to know
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Russia blamed for SolarWinds hack in joint FBI, NSA and CISA statement
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in an interview in December that the hack was likely of Russian origin, but there had been no formal attribution until now. CISA issued a statement in December acknowledging an ongoing compromise, carried out by an advanced persistent threat, affecting government and private organizations. … [Read more...] about Russia blamed for SolarWinds hack in joint FBI, NSA and CISA statement
What happens when love meets political beliefs on dating apps
Clashing political ideologies is fast becoming one of the top dealbreakers for urban Indian singles on dating apps, say dating and matchmaking experts. Gen Z and millennial women are driving this trend both in India and around the world as most of them place politics of their potential match right after aspects like their thoughts on feminism and overall personality while deciding whom to date. According to OkCupid’s survey of a million users on the dating app in India, 29% of women prefer not to date someone with radical-left or radical-right politics as against 25% men. Since women's issues have been front and centre the world over of late, women, especially millennials, have been the most vocal about their political views, observes Julie Spira, an online dating expert from Los Angeles. “It’s not a priority as you’re going to have a lot of differences,” says Swetha Priyadharshini from Chennai. “But with the current political scenario in India, … [Read more...] about What happens when love meets political beliefs on dating apps
My AirPods 3 wishlist: Everything I hope Apple changes this year
I don't just want to switch to whatever device I'm using, though: I want to actively switch as I multitask, or even blend sources. I look at my phone, laptop, even a TV at the same time. I'd love to tap-select to swap, or maybe even use my head orientation as a way for the AirPods to somehow sense what device I'm using. Apple's latest devices have U1 chips that can spatially recognize where other Apple devices are. New AirPods could maybe tap into this more, too. Keep in mind, even the expensive AirPods Max don't have a U1 chip, so less expensive AirPods aren't likely to, either... but it's an interesting thought. … [Read more...] about My AirPods 3 wishlist: Everything I hope Apple changes this year
Apple to reopen more than 100 stores this week
"This week we'll return to serving customers in many US locations," said a representative for the company in a statement Tuesday. "For customer safety and convenience, most stores will offer curbside or storefront service only, where we provide online order pick-up and Genius Bar appointments. Others will be open for walk-in customers and we encourage everyone to check their local store webpage for more information about hours at their preferred location." … [Read more...] about Apple to reopen more than 100 stores this week