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February 8, 2024
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The Linux Foundation and its partners are working on cryptography for the post-quantum world

We know the end of the line is in sight for classical cryptography. All the security encryption that protects our bank accounts, websites, and credit cards today will eventually be broken. That’s not just a threat; that’s the reality. When … Continue reading →

February 6, 2024
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3 million smart toothbrushes were just used in a DDoS attack. Really

It sounds more like science fiction than reality, but Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung reports that approximately three million smart toothbrushes were hijacked by hackers to launch a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. These innocuous…Read More

February 6, 2024
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End of an Era: Weaveworks Closes Shop Amid Cloud Native Turbulence

In a move that echoes the volatile nature of the tech startup landscape, Weaveworks, once a beacon of innovation in the cloud native container management domain, announced its ceasing operations. In a surprise LinkedIn post Monday, Weaveworks CEO…Read More