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In a major revelation, security researchers have discovered that a yet-unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft’s venerable Internet Explorer (IE) web browser was responsible for the spate of attacks against security researchers reported last month.Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) last month disclosed that a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group employed various means, including creating elaborate fake personas to engage with the researchers, in their bid to break into their workstations.Now, according to reports, South Korean security firm ENKI has identified a previously undisclosed zero-day vulnerability in IE, which they claim has been exploited in these recent attacks.We've put together a list of the best endpoint protection softwareThese are the best identity theft protection tools on the marketAlso, check out our roundup of the best VPN solutionsCaught in the actAs part of the attack, the threat actors, masquerading as researchers, sent malicious Visual Studio … [Read more...] about Internet Explorer was to blame for spate of recent cyberattacks

It's not exactly a ringing endorsement, but HBO says it's at least "exploring" the possibility of streaming HBO Go to Google's Chromecast. "We are actively exploring supporting Chromecast as another way for our subscribers to enjoy HBO Go, but at this point we can’t comment on specific plans regarding timing," a spokesperson told Variety . The statement serves as yet more evidence that HBO could eventually join competitor Netflix as an official content partner for the new $35 streaming dongle. Mentions of HBO Go have been found in Chromecast's underlying software , hinting that Google is already be testing a potential app — or may have been ahead of the device's launch. You'll still need a proper HBO subscription to view programming if and when the company jumps on board with Google's young streaming technology, but native support would certainly beat the iffy frame rate and occasional lag that comes with tab casting . … [Read more...] about HBO ‘actively exploring’ Chromecast support, won’t commit on timing

China's ByteDance is said to be exploring the sale of the India operations of TikTok to rival unicorn Glance , Bloomberg News reported on Saturday. The discussions, initiated by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp, are private, early and complex, the report said , citing people familiar with the matter. Glance's parent, mobile advertising technology firm InMobi, also owns short-video app Roposo that has gained in popularity after TikTok was banned by the Indian government in July last year. SoftBank is a backer of InMobi Pte as well as TikTok's Chinese parent, ByteDance, the report added. Softbank, ByteDance and InMobi, did not immediately respond to Reuters request for a comment. Last month, ByteDance reduced its 2,000-plus India team and said in a company memo that it's unsure of resuming operations in India. The move came after India decided to retain its ban on TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps following responses from the companies on issues such … [Read more...] about ByteDance explores sale of Indian TikTok assets to rival Glance: Report

The European Space Agency hopes to launch a new Earth Explorer satellite in 2020 that will map the extent and composition of the world’s forests. The satellite — called BIOMASS — will use long range radar to pierce through clouds and collect data from forested regions inaccessible from the ground, such as the boreal forests of Russia and the Amazon rain forest . The ESA hopes the resulting data and 3D forest maps will help researchers measure the total amount of carbon stored in forests, and better understand the role of deforestation in global climate change. The new data could also help inform reforestation projects aimed to slow the pace of climate change. "BIOMASS will be a hugely important instrument for global environmental science research in the coming years, and its observations will be the basis of significant environmental policy in the areas of carbon cycling and global warming," Hank Shugart, an environmental scientist at the University of Virginia and member … [Read more...] about New Earth Explorer Satellite to Map Global Forests

From AI to Blockchain: Top trends to watch in 2019 Watch Now Blockchain holds much promise for improving data privacy, integrity, and quality, although a lot of companies are taking a wait-and-see approach to the model. Quest Diagnostics is not one of them. Special feature How Blockchain Will Disrupt Business Blockchain has the potential to rewrite the economy and change the balance of power across industries. It also has specific uses for the enterprise. Read More The provider of clinical lab services for more than a year has been involved in pilot project with other healthcare companies to apply blockchain technology to improve data quality and reduce administrative costs associated with changes to healthcare provider demographic data. These changes to data are a complex issue facing organizations across the healthcare system, said Jason O'Meara, senior director of architecture at Quest. Federal and state laws require that health plans … [Read more...] about Quest Diagnostics explores blockchain as a way to improve data quality and sharing