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Proofpoint buys Hornetsecurity for over one billion dollars

15. Mai, 2025 - 14:45

The US IT security provider Proofpoint has announced the acquisition of the German company Hornetsecurity. As revealed on Thursday, the corporation aims to strengthen its offerings in Microsoft 365 security solutions.

Two-factor protection bypassed

Cyber attack on Ukraine’s arms suppliers

15. Mai, 2025 - 08:46

The notorious Russian hacker group Fancy Bear has targeted defense companies that supply weapons to Ukraine. This is the result of a recent study by the German security company Eset from Jena.

Investment in data centers

Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs

14. Mai, 2025 - 09:19

The software giant Microsoft is cutting several thousand jobs. The cuts will affect less than three percent of the workforce, as the company announced.

Insider

Apple plans price increase for upcoming iPhone models

13. Mai, 2025 - 14:04

Apple is apparently considering a price increase for the iPhone generation to be released in the fall. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cites anonymous sources, the company wants to avoid these price adjustments being linked to the US tariffs on imports from China.

Equality at risk

SAP reacts to US laws – women’s quota dropped

12. Mai, 2025 - 12:37

In view of US President Donald Trump’s policies, the software giant SAP does not want to specifically promote the proportion of women in the Group any further.

Already more than 3000 downloads

Cursor AI: Malware detected in fake NPM packages

12. Mai, 2025 - 11:11

Security researchers have identified three malicious NPM packages posing as developer tools for the AI-supported code editor Cursor. The malware specifically targets macOS users and installs a backdoor in the system.

Increase of 45%

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang receives spectacular salary increase

09. Mai, 2025 - 13:02

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang benefits from Nvidia’s success story as the graphics chip giant reaches new financial heights.

Notorious ransomware gang

LockBit hacker group was hacked

08. Mai, 2025 - 16:08

The ransomware group LockBit, known for numerous extortion attacks, has itself become the victim of a hack. Unknown attackers have overwritten the affiliate platforms in the dark web with a clear message: „Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.“

By 2030

Seagate plans 100-terabyte hard disks

08. Mai, 2025 - 10:49

Storage specialist Seagate is on the further development of its hard disk technology. According to Ban-Seng Teh, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the company, the manufacturer is aiming to launch a hard disk with a capacity of 100 terabytes by 2030.

Audits possible

Broadcom warns VMware perpetual license users

08. Mai, 2025 - 10:06

Broadcom has begun sending warning letters to VMware users who continue to use the virtualization software with expired support contracts. According to Broadcom, anyone who continues to benefit from VMware support after the contract has expired is in breach of the user agreements.

Proofpoint buys Hornetsecurity for over one billion dollars

Cyber attack on Ukraine’s arms suppliers

Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs

Apple plans price increase for upcoming iPhone models

SAP reacts to US laws – women’s quota dropped

Cursor AI: Malware detected in fake NPM packages

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang receives spectacular salary increase

LockBit hacker group was hacked

Seagate plans 100-terabyte hard disks

Broadcom warns VMware perpetual license users

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