One of the newer ransomware groups, Vice Society, debuted in June and made a name for themselves by attacking multiple hospitals and leaking patient info. Cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos said Vice Society is known to be “quick to exploit new security vulnerabilities to help ransomware attacks” and frequently exploits Windows PrintNightmare vulnerabilities during attacks. “As with other threat actors operating in the big-game hunting space, Vice Society operates a data leak site, which they use to publish data exfiltrated from victims who do not choose to pay their extortion demands,” Cisco Talos explained last month....

According to analysis by cybersecurity researchers at Sophos, education is facing an increased challenge from the threat of ransomware as cyber criminals go after what they perceive to be an easy but potentially lucrative target. “Schools are among those being hit the hardest by ransomware. They’re prime targets for attackers because of their overall lack of strong cybersecurity defenses and the goldmine of personal data they hold,” said Chester Wisniewski, principal research scientist at Sophos....

My review unit was a distinctive and somewhat alarming shade of lime green. However, at the time of writing it’s only available online in the UK in more staid shades of blue and black. The 6.62-inch AMOLED screen sits in a plastic chassis measuring 75.8mm wide by 162.9mm deep by 8.6m thick and weighing 200g (2.98in. x 6.41in. x 0.35in., 7.05oz). It feels like a serious piece of kit in the hand, although there’s no IP rating for dust/water resistance....

There are three versions available. I was sent the €229.99 model with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and 4G LTE support. There are also two Wi-Fi-only options, costing €199.99 (4GB/64GB) and €179.99 (3GB/32GB). These are low prices indeed, but how does the Realme Pad Mini deliver in terms of value for money? It’s worth noting that, at the time of writing, the Realme Pad Mini is only shipping to Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal....

Computer science textbooks build useful skills, while computer science fiction can be fascinating, fun, and informative all at once. Computer science books about philosophy provide insight into the relationship between computers, logic, and the human experience. Here’s our recommended reading for computer science to get you started. Craft: The best teaching computer science books Computer science textbooks and nonfiction build understanding of computer systems, processes, and technologies. They also provide advanced information to enhance your knowledge as you explore the newest ideas in computer science....

But when it comes to some of the software-specific features, not all of them will be exclusive to the S23 series of phones. Samsung just announced that One UI 5.1 is starting to roll out to the Galaxy S22, S21, and S20 series, along with the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4. One UI 5.1 will start rolling out for the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 in the “coming weeks....

Additionally, this watch has many great features including sleep-tracking, oxygen readings during workouts, an ECG monitoring system to detect irregular heart rhythms (or atrial fibrillation), and more. By just touching your wrist, you can get information about body fat, muscle, water levels, and your BMI. The watch also connects to your phone, allowing you to receive messages, stay up-to-date on alerts, and stream music with just a few taps. The deal only lasts one more day....

South Korea’s Ministry of Justice on Monday decided to grant parole to Lee following a committee meeting that was held ahead of the country’s Liberation Day holiday on August 15. South Korea’s justice system reviews and grants parole or pardons around Liberation Day for prisoners, which sometimes includes politicians and those involved in high-profile cases. Justice Minister Park Beom-kye said at a briefing that the decision to include Lee as a candidate for early release was done in light of the impact that the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has had on the national and global economies....

The Ark, quite frankly, is a beautiful design. Its 55-inches of screen features a 3840 x 2160 4K UHD resolution on a 16:9 aspect ratio. You’ll get 165Hz of refresh rates for ultra-smooth gaming on your screen, and you also get HDR10+ and HDR10+ Gaming. In conjunction with a 1ms response time and 600 nits brightness, you’ll not only be the envy of all your friends, but you’ll rule the League of Legends battlefield with this great gaming monitor....

The quarterly sales figure is its highest to date while operating profit was its second-highest so far, trailing only its 2018 third quarter operating profit. Sales and operating profit increased 9% and 27%, respectively, from a year prior. South Korean analysts expect semiconductors and smartphones to be what has led to Samsung’s strong growth. The conglomerate’s semiconductor business likely contributed over half of the operating profit, thanks to solid prices of memory chips, the analysts added....

Same displays, better dimensions On the hardware front, the new Z Fold 4 pairs an outer 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with an interior 7.6-inch panel. That’s the same size as last year’s Z Fold 3, with the same 120Hz adaptive refresh rate tech to dial between 120Hz and 48Hz. What’s different this year is the brighter display output, according to Samsung, and wider (but shorter) dimensions throughout. Ergonomics, or lack thereof, has been a longstanding issue with phone-to-tablet foldables, and Samsung is tackling the problem head-on with the Z Fold 4....

The wallet allows secure payments, presumably with Samsung Pay. The Samsung Wallet will be supported across all Galaxy S22 series phones. However, it’s not clear if older Galaxy phones will be supported. Also: Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ vs iPhone 13: By the numbers According to a press release, the wallet’s Digital ID feature will be available later this year, with the boarding pass and access ticket features first debuting in South Korea once the product releases....

At first, I didn’t believe in the power of the Tile Mate, but this small device truly is a handy device. There are two models out there that are on sale right now: The Tile Mate and the Tile Pro. While the Pro isn’t on sale, the Mate will serve your needs just fine. It can track the last logged location of your luggage to make sure that when you land, you know if your luggage is on your flight thanks to its 250-foot Bluetooth range....

Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Software Advice, Mailbird helps Windows users save a great deal of time handling multiple email accounts by unifying them into one lightning-fast application. And a lifetime subscription for the Mailbird Personal Plan is currently available to new users for only $39. Not only can you unify an unlimited number of email accounts, but Mailbird also integrates apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and more, so you won’t have to switch back and forth between windows, apps, and email accounts....

One more time with feeling, listen to yours truly and Linus Torvalds, Microsoft is no longer Linux’s enemy. The enemy of AWS and Google? You bet. But, Linux no. Take, for example, CBL-Mariner. Microsoft didn’t make a big fuss about releasing CBL-Mariner. It quietly released the code on GitHub and anyone can use it. Indeed, Juan Manuel Rey, a Microsoft Senior Program Manager for Azure VMware, recently published a guide on how to build an ISO CBL-Mariner image....

Currently, Australia depends on countries in Europe and the United States to access satellite data. “The weakest link we have in terms of space capability is still dependent on other countries for services from satellites, particularly around whether it’s positioning, navigation, timing, or observation,” according to Stuart Phinn, director of University of Queensland’s Remote Sensing Research Centre and founding director of Earth Observation Australia Inc. “Having our own set of satellites would address that weakness....

The partnership is notable since both aim to digitally transform work via ServiceNow’s Now Platform and Celonis’ Execution Management System. ServiceNow specializes in making workflows across multiple functions more efficient and Celonis aims to improve business processes via data. According to the two companies, joint products will roll out in the first half of 2022. Initial efforts will revolve around combining ServiceNow’s low-code workflow platform and real-time processes with Celonis’ tools to refine processes and execute....

ServiceNow’s Q4 non-GAAP basic earnings per share came to $1.49, while diluted EPS was $1.46. Revenue for the quarter was $1.629 billion, up 30% year-over-year. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.43 per share on revenue of $1.6 billion. During the quarter, ServiceNow closed 135 transactions over $1 million in net new annual contract value, representing 52% year-over-year growth. The company now has 1,359 total customers with more than $1 million in annual contract value, representing 25% year-over-year growth in customers....

Shopify grew its staff during the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom, betting that the move away from physical stores to e-commerce would be permanent. “It’s now clear that bet didn’t pay off,” Lütke wrote. SEE: Small business tech outlook: Challenges and opportunities ahead | ZDNet The e-commerce company greatly benefitted from almost all retail shifting online due to people not leaving the house during the pandemic. Lütke explains that when the surge hit, he had to decide whether the growth was temporary or the new normal....

It now faces supervisory actions from industry regulator, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which said it placed great emphasis on the reliability of banks’ critical IT systems. DBS on Wednesday morning said via its Facebook page that access to its digital services, including its mobile payment app PayLah, was unavailable. The bank said its systems were “secure and uncompromised”, but gave no details on what caused the disruption in its initial and subsequent updates as the outage persisted throughout the day....