In addition to describing his company’s security monitoring suites for SAP and PeopleSoft, Alexander shares both the most critical and some other “interesting” SAP vulnerabilities, as well as how he sees the future of the cyber-security field What were you doing before you founded ERPScan? I studied security in university and then I went to work at a security company, where I spent about five years doing penetration testing against large systems....

“ESP32 for Busy People” explains exactly what ESP32 is, teaches you about the different modules and how to use it for simple components such as buttons and LEDs. You’ll also learn how it compares to Arduino, how to utilize what you know about Arduino to create things with ESP32, and use the Arduino IDE to create programs for the ESP32. Next, the “ESP32 Unleashed” section covers the Internet and communicating with near-field devices....

The European Commission said in a statement that the decision was made to address the significant amount of e-waste and consumer inconvenience caused by having multiple chargers for different devices. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton added that as people buy more and more devices, their previous chargers become obsolete because they are not interchangeable. “We are putting an end to that. With our proposal, European consumers will be able to use a single charger for all their portable electronics – an important step to increase convenience and reduce waste,” Breton explained....

I’m not rich yet. The money I have made hasn’t been a lot, but it’s been a fun hobby if nothing else. Near the end of March, I heard about Chia, a fairly new crypto that claims to be “green,” because instead of relying on power-hungry GPUs for mining, Chia uses Proof of Space and Time. I don’t fully understand the approach (that goes for any crypto), but I do know this protocol relies on storage space and comparing challenges issued by the blockchain to hashes stored in the plots on your spare storage space....

Who Does the Data Belong To? Extremist groups have posted nearly 25,000 email addresses and passwords allegedly belonging to the US’s National Institutes of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gates Foundation, amongst others. All are organizations involved in combating the coronavirus pandemic. A report by Site Intelligence, a private terrorism watchdog based in the US, stated that the largest number of credentials came from the NIH, with 9,938 credentials posted online....

The FAA’s objection already resulted in a decision by both Verizon Wireless and AT&T to delay their respective C-band 5G rollouts until at least January 5, as The Wall Street Journal reported. That effect on the FCC’s mandate to help 5G services proliferate across the US was enough to bring four former FCC Chairs and two former Commissioners together, forming an unlikely alliance with the goal of refuting the FAA’s claims....

Clegg and Bosworth said Facebook is concerned about how the metaverse concept will handle economic opportunity, privacy, safety, equity, and inclusion issues. The two explained that the XR Programs and Research Fund will last for two years and will involve collaborations with “industry partners, civil rights groups, governments, nonprofits and academic institutions to determine how to build these technologies responsibly.” Facebook announced that through the effort, it would be working with the Organization of American States on the job training and skills development for students, creators and small business owners as well as organizations like Africa No Filter, Electric South and Imisi3D on an immersive technology digital storytelling project called “Amplifying African Voices....

Those Down Under also are most likely to experience such attacks, with 92% having experienced phishing incidents and 90% reporting business email compromise attacks. Another 86% and 80% have had to deal with ransomware and supply chain attacks, according to Proofpoint’s State of the Phish report. The study polled 2,000 employees and 200 security professionals in Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Respondents in Singapore saw the next highest number of attacks, with 85% having to deal with phishing incidents and 78% reporting ransomware attacks....

Computer science has not always been dominated by white men — rather, the field is a patchwork of creative and innovative thinkers from all races, genders, and backgrounds. With time, this patchwork continues to become more diverse and inclusive. Read on to learn about some of the most famous computer scientists in history with whom you might have a lot in common. 10 famous computer scientists The list of scientists that follows has been organized according to three main factors: historical importance, relevance to underrepresented groups, and impact on computer science knowledge....

In a short piece, it’s going to be impossible to compress all the highlights of the last few years, but we’ll make a valiant try. The Industry Landscape: A Tale of Two Cities When we began our stint at ZDNet, we’d already been tracking the data landscape for over 20 years. So at that point, it was all too fitting that our very first ZDNet post on July 6, 2016, looked at the journey of what became one of the decade’s biggest success stories....

It has been working on the refresh for more than a year, and the culmination of consultation is an updated 28-page digital government strategy. Under the strategy, the government has set out three priorities for its services in trying to achieve that goal. These priorities are making all government services digitally available, easily accessible, and people and business-centric. The updated priorities do not steer far from those in the government’s previous digital strategy, which had set out priorities of making government easier to deal through the adoption of myGovID and informing citizens about government’s use of data....

The Sale is On The long-awaited sale of Finland’s bitcoin hoard has finally begun. Yesterday, Finnish customs issued a call for tenders from cryptocurrency brokers. Finland wants to find a reputable broker who can safely and reliably carry out the sale of 1,981 bitcoins. Most of the customs agency’s cryptocurrency collection dates from 2016, when law enforcement seized 1,666 in a major drug bust. Back then, the value didn’t even amount to a couple hundred thousand....

As of today, the breaches are ongoing and the level of seriousness has drastically risen. Reports state that the ‘hack’ has become so serious that a National Security Council meeting was held at the White House on Saturday. The US Treasury and the US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are reportedly victims of the ongoing attacks. Global Hacking Campaign On December 8th, FireEye reported that they will update the broader community on the breach....

One, NVIDIA H100 NVL for Large Language Model Deployment, is tailored to handle “inference” tasks on so-called large language models, the natural language programs of which ChatGPT is an example. Also: The best AI chatbots: ChatGPT and other interesting alternatives to try Inference is the second stage of a machine learning program’s deployment, when a trained program is run to answer questions by making predictions. The H100 NVL has 94 gigabytes of accompanying memory, said Nvidia....

The Mustang maker said it signed an agreement with US chip-making contractor GlobalFoundries to help create more semiconductors for Ford’s lineup of vehicles and the broader US auto industry. Earlier this month, Ford reported new vehicle sales dropped 27% in the quarter compared to last year with production being slowed due to missing semiconductor components. SEE: Hunker down: The chip shortage and higher prices are set to linger for a while Foundries, or contract semiconductor manufacturers, left the auto industry short of chips after the pandemic changed expected demand for vehicles....

Rejecting Google Cookies Harder than Accepting Them Cookies track and save information from every session, i.e., any period of time spent on a website. Under European personal data protection law, websites must take prior consent from users for using cookies. However, CNIL said that Google makes it easier for users to opt-in than to reject cookies. “When you accept cookies, it’s done in just one click,” said Karin Kiefer, the regulator’s head of data protection....

Unfortunately, about 3 million students do not have access to the internet at home due to high costs and gaps in availability. That leaves a large number of students without ways to further their education. School districts and some of the best internet providers are coming together to help connect students to their virtual classrooms. During this crisis, internet providers are doing something unprecedented – offering free or discounted internet options for students and low-income households....

The Alienware Aurora R13 gaming desktop normally retails for $1249 with default configurations. However, the tech giant has now cut the price of the desktop gaming system to $999, further reduced by $100 if you use the e-coupon code AWSMITE09. Therefore, if you go for the basic models, you can expect to pay $899 plus tax. In total, you will save $350 or 28% off the typical RRP. Shipping is free....

Garmin offers various satellite communication devices for your off-the-grid adventure, and the newest addition is the Garmin inReach Mini 2. The inReach Mini 2 is an ultra-compact satellite communicator, available now for $399.99. We used it over the past couple of months to share our location and text family members while out of range of cellular towers during mountain hikes and river fishing. Thankfully, we did not have to make contact for an emergency situation, but it was great to know we had a capable device in hand in case of an unfortunate incident....

The Garmin Vivomove Sport doesn’t have a 30-day battery life, but charging it once a week is fine with me. It’s a rather small watch with a diameter of 40 mm, and there are no buttons to press. People with smaller wrists and those who like light watches will love the Vivomove Sport. It’s also quite affordable at just $179.99. Surprisingly, the small touchscreen OLED display is more useful and capable than I anticipated, and it is essential to supporting the Garmin ecosystem....