Steven Dutch parent company of Hannaford and Stop & Shop confirms data stolen in cyberattack Ahold Delhaize USA, the Dutch parent company of several major U.S. supermarket chains, has confirmed that data was stolen in a cyberattack last fall. The company, which operates brands such as Stop & Shop, Hannaford, Food Lion, and Giant Food, reported … Read more
Small ocean swirls may have an outsized affect on climate, NASA satellite shows Summary A recent study using data from NASA’s Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite reveals that small-scale ocean swirls and eddies play a far larger role in influencing Earth’s climate than scientists previously thought. While understanding the oceans has been challenging … Read more
Bot Students Siphon Millions in Financial Aid from US Community Colleges Scammers are stealing millions from community colleges across the US by enrolling fake “bot” students and collecting financial aid. In California alone, over $11 million was siphoned off in 2024. This growing fraud scheme targets institutions that offer open admissions, enabling scammers to exploit … Read more
Meta Blocks Apple Intelligence in iOS Apps Meta has put a stop to Apple Intelligence features across its various iOS applications, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads. This action disables Writing Tools reliant on Apple’s AI, along with Genmoji functionality, meaning users miss out on these capabilities in Meta’s apps. Additionally, Instagram Stories are now devoid … Read more
Google and AWS say it’s too hard for customers to use Linux to dodge Azure Summary Google and AWS have raised concerns regarding the difficulties customers face when trying to switch from Microsoft Azure to Linux. The major issue stems from Microsoft’s cloud licensing policies that significantly raise costs for clients wanting to run Windows-based … Read more
Chris Krebs leaves SentinelOne after Trump memo, saying ‘this is my fight’ Former CISA Director Chris Krebs has left a senior position at cybersecurity company SentinelOne amidst a confrontation with the Trump administration. This decision comes after Trump revoked Krebs’ security clearance in a memo that questioned his conduct during his time at CISA. Krebs … Read more
10 Online Digital Transformation Certifications and Courses Digital transformation isn’t just a buzzword; it’s essential for organisations looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced market. With technology evolving at lightning speed, knowing where to start can be daunting. Luckily, there are plenty of online courses and certifications out there to help you and your team navigate … Read more
How a Secretive Gambler Called ‘The Joker’ Took Down the Texas Lottery A global gambling syndicate led by Zeljko Ranogajec from Tasmania and London bookmaker Bernard Marantelli has shockingly claimed a massive $57.8 million Texas lottery jackpot. By purchasing 99.3% of all possible number combinations, they printed over 25 million tickets in just three days. … Read more
MX Linux 23.6 brings Debian freshness, without the systemd funk MX Linux 23.6 is now available, building on Debian 12.10. This release offers fresh updates minus the typical systemd complexities. The latest version is tailored for both newcomers and seasoned users of the Debian family. Source: The Register Key Points MX Linux 23.6 is based … Read more
India’s IT Services Giants Hit With Steepest Growth Slowdown in Years India’s leading IT service firms are entering uncharted waters as they face the most significant growth slowdown in years. Major corporations are reining in their tech projects due to ongoing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical issues. Key Points Infosys predicts a revenue growth of … Read more
