Crypto Mixer Blender Sanctioned By Us Treasury For Involvement In 600M Ronin Theft

Last month, Treasury said the theft was conducted by the North Korean Lazarus group, which it first sanctioned in 2019, and updated its listed cryptocurrency addresses at that time, and again on Friday. After the attack, Blender was used to process $20.5 million. “For the first time ever, Treasury is sanctioning a virtual currency mixer,” Under Secretary of the Treasury for terrorism and financial intelligence Brian Nelson said. “Virtual currency mixers that assist illicit transactions pose a threat to US national security interests....

February 28, 2023 · 3 min · 436 words · Joshua Adams

Data Breach Affects Employees And Contractors Of Fashion Brand Guess

Reconstructed Data Breach Timeline On 19 February 2021, fashion brand and retailer Guess discovered a cybersecurity incident designed to encrypt files and disrupt their business. Guess immediately activated their incident response plan and engaged a cybersecurity specialist to assist. Following their investigation, it became clear that an unknown perpetrator gained unauthorized access to certain Guess systems between 2 and 23 February 2021. Towards the end of May, the company found out that the hackers had accessed sensitive personal information of certain employees and contractors....

February 28, 2023 · 3 min · 558 words · Courtney Moorman

Deal Alert Lenovo S 300 Chromebook Tablet Is Still Discounted To 99

Right now, you can buy the same Chromebook tablet for the same low price of $99 on Lenovo’s website. There’s no fine print on when the offer ends, but given its hefty discount, I’m expecting the tablet to sell out very soon – again. Also: Best laptop deals available: HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more Interested in more tech deals and reviews? Subscribe to the ZDNet Recommends newsletter and let our expert reviewers scour the internet for only the top products, services, and deals for you....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Edward Thompson

Dell S Q2 Carried By Commercial Pc Sales Boom

The IT giant reported second quarter net income of $880 million, or $1.05 a share, on revenue of $26.12 billion, up 15% from a year ago. Non-GAAP earnings for the second quarter $2.24 a share. Wall Street was expecting second quarter revenue of $25.53 billion with non-GAAP earnings of $2.03 a share. CFO Tom Sweet said the company said it was also seeing growth in its high-growth enterprise gear such as VxRail and PowerStore....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 253 words · James Jones

Developers Think These Five Technologies Will Be The Next Big Thing

Fortunately, developers are pretty on the pulse when it comes to knowing the direction in which tech is headed – it’s part of their job, after all – and so knowing what developers are researching can be a good indicator of what’s hot and what’s not: handy if you’re a budding coder looking to bring your knowledge up-to-speed. Helpfully, SlashData’s 2022 State of the Developer Survey offers some insights into what is currently commanding the attention of the world’s software developers....

February 28, 2023 · 3 min · 582 words · Maria Sherlock

Does Surfshark Work With Netflix How To Watch It In 2023

My team and I tested Surfshark to see just how good it is for streaming on Netflix. I looked at critical features like the server network, speeds, device compatibility, and more. I also tested the VPN to make sure you can access your home library when you travel — wherever you’re from. Overall, I found Surfshark to be a decent choice, thanks to its widespread server coverage. Its fast speeds support high-quality streaming and you can connect as many devices as you like (including smart TVs)....

February 28, 2023 · 14 min · 2831 words · Betty Black

Domino S Hoping To Get Your Address Right With New What3Words Location Technology

Domino’s said international franchisees using Domino’s Pizza Global Online Ordering (GOLO) platform will be able to opt-in to add a what3words address field at checkout. When enabled, the company said that its system helps ensure deliveries can be made to the customer’s exact location. Delivery drivers often struggle with directions because many maps simply drop a pin into the center of a building and don’t offer instructions on where the entrances are....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 310 words · Doris Ragusano

Don T Let The U S Government Hack Our Computers Stop The Changes To Rule 41

50 organizations—including public interest groups, privacy tool providers, and Internet companies —have united to speak out against the changes to Rule 41. vpnMentor in coordination with noglobalwarrants.org is leading the global efforts of revoking the proposed changes to rule 41. While noglobalwarrants.org is focused on U.S. citizens, encouraging them to contact their congress representatives, there is great importance of global awareness to the rule, since the U.S. government will also be able to hack global users using a VPN or Tor browser....

February 28, 2023 · 3 min · 489 words · Selma Spruill

Drop And Epos Have A New Gaming Headset For The Sub 100 Market

I recently reviewed the PC38X headset for ZDNET and found it to be one of the single biggest bargains in both PC gaming and wired audio in general. Now, the same duo is back with another headset, the Drop + EPOS H3X. The new model comes in at just under $80, and includes many of the same features as its more expensive cousin, including a flip-to-mute microphone, on-ear volume control, and similar sound tuning....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 223 words · Vicki Goff

Dumping Google Chrome Three Things You Need To Do If You Re Serious About It

Regular readers will know that I’ve been engaged in a drawn-out process of dumping Google Chrome for several months. My last month of living and working off-grid while on my travels in Scotland made that more urgent because of how power-inefficient Google Chrome is when running on my laptops. When you’re relying on a battery power station and solar panels, getting an extra 90 minutes or so of runtime makes all the difference....

February 28, 2023 · 3 min · 584 words · Joseph Vann

Eero Launches Power Over Ethernet Devices For The Home

The Eero PoE 6 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point with up to 2,000 square feet of coverage for up to 100 devices and support for speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps. The Eero Gateway is a wired gateway with eight 2.5 gigabit ports and two 10 gigabit ports. Also: Best Wi-Fi extenders Both devices will be available in the US and Canada in early 2023. Here are the prices: If you want to get in on the action early, authorized installers will get access to the Eero PoE 6 device in October....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Jason Chandler

Enjoy A Lifetime Of Skills Training Ad Free Documentaries And Vpn Protection For 199

Now you can relax with documentaries on nature, space, civilization, and much more from MagellanTV. Because you won’t be distracted by constant ads as you immerse yourself in fact-based programs on crime, history, technology, culture, and a whole lot more. You’ll have a lifetime of unlimited access to over 3,000 series and movies from top filmmakers across the globe, on multiple devices with new content added each week. It’s not surprising MagellanTV has an impressive rating on the App Store of 4....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 316 words · Kenneth Stidham

Ev Boost Biden Approves Network Of 500 000 Charging Stations Across 35 States

“Whether you’re driving coast to coast along I-10 or on I-75 here in Michigan, charging stations will be up and as easy to find as gas stations are now,” Biden said. The $900 million will be coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which invests $7.5 billion to build a national network of 500,000 EV chargers across 35 states. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also invests more than $7 billion to ensure that domestic manufacturers have the critical minerals and other components necessary to make batteries and over $10 billion for clean transit and school buses, according to a White House post....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 366 words · Arthur Paulo

Every Mac And Pc User Needs This Utility

Parallels proved me wrong with this when they first introduced their Parallels Toolbox suite of utilities a few years ago, and over time and through continuous updates that suite has only gotten better. Another powerful and comforting aspect of having Parallels Toolbox installed on my systems is that I don’t need to download many different apps. If I want to make a barcode or make a GIF or free up RAM or record the screen or unzip files or do one of over two dozen other things, I can do it all from one place....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 403 words · Maria Clarkson

Extended Covid 19 Lockdowns Saw Woolworths Q1 Online Sales Jump

Of that total, the company’s Australian Food business made up AU$12 billion, 4% higher than last year’s AU$11.8 billion. Breaking that down by sales channel, Woolworths supermarket stores stabilised around the AU$10.5 billion mark, while its WooliesX B2C ecommerce sales jumped 53% from AU$907 million to AU$1.39 billion during Q1. Its online supermarket sales made up 11.4% of total Woolworths retail sales, with 86% of it fulfilled by the Woolworths supermarket store network....

February 28, 2023 · 3 min · 504 words · Hannah Knight

Faq What S Happening With 5G And Airport Safety

Will this new 5G be dangerous? Can a 5G call knock a plane out of the sky? Here’s what we know: Related Stories: Millimeter wave (mmWave): Very fast, up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps), but has an extremely short range.Midband: Has speeds around 100 Megabit per second (Mbps) and 4G range.Lowband: Only comes with speeds around 20Mbps, but it has a range of dozens of miles. What has the FAA and the airlines worried is a new midband variation: C-Band 5G....

February 28, 2023 · 6 min · 1150 words · Christine Frazier

Fave Offers Buy Now Pay Later Option In Singapore Malaysia

Called FavePay Later, the “interest-free credit” option would allow eligible users to split payments into three equal instalments, which would be automatically deducted every month. No additional fees would be charged if payments were made on time, the mobile payment and e-commerce app said in a statement Monday. It added that users also would earn up to 10% cashback with each purchase. Fave’s app is available in Singapore and across 35 cities in Malaysia and Indonesia....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 384 words · Jason Harris

Federal Court Orders Retrial Of Technologyone S Au 5 2M Fair Work Case

In October last year, the Australian cloud services company was ordered to pay AU$5.2 million to former employee Behnam Roohizadegan in an employment lawsuit that was originally filed to the Federal Court five years ago. Roohizadegan was formerly an executive that was responsible for TechnologyOne’s Victorian business. He was employed by the company from July 2006 through May 2016. However, in a judgment filed on Thursday, the Federal court noted the primary judge of the original trial, Justice Duncan Kerr, misconstrued how the terms of Roohizadegan’s employment contract operated....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 397 words · Albert Davis

Five Ways To Use Data To Make Better Business Decisions

In all of these endeavors, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) play key roles – but data quality and sound business data practices are equally important. SEE: Electronic Data Disposal Policy (TechRepublic Premium) On the IT side, companies achieve quality data by using a master data management (MDM) methodology that defines how data is collected, aggregated, matched, consolidated, quality-checked and distributed. There are numerous tools and automation solutions available for master data management....

February 28, 2023 · 4 min · 792 words · Tim Dancy

Flying With A Smart Suitcase Every Major Airline S Travel Policy

Perhaps that luggage comes in the form of a smart suitcase, one that strives to make the travel experience easier with high-tech capabilities like built-in wireless chargers, electronic locks, and even GPS tracking. Also: Flying soon? This is a must-have iOS app for air travel But despite how convenient and practical smart luggage can be, airlines have become more strict about what pieces of travel gear are allowed and not allowed....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Mario Mccoy