Security researchers have discovered new industrial control system malware, dubbed “CosmicEnergy,” which they say could be used to disrupt critical infrastructure systems and electric grids. The malware was uncovered by researchers at Mandiant, who have likened CosmicEnergy’s capabilities to the destructive Industroyer malware that the Russian state-backed “Sandworm” hacking group used to cut power in […]
Researchers uncover Russia-linked malware that could immobilize electric grids by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
We may be so comprehensively copulated at this moment in time, that digging our way out might prove impossible. Brew a cup of coffee and take a breath; this isn’t going to be pretty.
On the internet, nobody knows you’re a bot by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
Welcome to Elon Musk’s Twitter, where the rules are made up and the check marks don’t matter. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO first announced his bid to buy Twitter in April 2022, zealously driven to rid the platform of spam bots and protect free speech. “This is just my strong, intuitive sense that having a […]
Elon Musk’s Twitter: Everything you need to know, from layoffs to verification by Alyssa Stringer originally published on TechCrunch
We’ve all been there. Shopping online and desperately searching for a promo code so that you can save some money on a purchase. Well, at least I’ve been there. Enter Checkmate. The startup wants to make those days of promo/discount/coupon code hunting a thing of the past. And it’s just raised another $15 million in […]
Celebrity investors pile into consumer savings startup Checkmate by Mary Ann Azevedo originally published on TechCrunch
Wolf’s demo day was a refreshing change of pace given that a fair amount of the startups were looking to solve real-world problems that exist today.
Take a look at Wolf’s first cohort of Bitcoin-driven startups by Jacquelyn Melinek originally published on TechCrunch
Fresh from telling US lawmakers he’s a fan of regulation and laws are needed to mitigate the risks around artificial intelligence — and, indeed, calling for an international regulatory body for AI — OpenAI CEO’s Sam Altman is on a tour of Europe this week to meet European regulators and warn against, er, too much […]
Sam Altman’s big European tour by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Kapital’s platform gives small and medium-sized businesses across Latin America a way to see their finances in one place.
Kapital gets more of its own capital to help LatAm businesses monitor cash flow by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch