The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre warned that ongoing cyberattacks impacting multiple UK retail chains should be taken as a “wake-up call.” Part of the GCHQ British intelligence agency, the NCSC provides support and guidance to private and public sector entities following major cybersecurity incidents to protect the UK’s critical services. In a statement … Read more
Sensata Technologies (known as Sensata) has suffered a ransomware attack last weekend that encrypted parts of the company network and disrupted operations. In an 8-K filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Sensata says that the attack occurred on Sunday, April 6, and involved data theft, too. “The incident has temporarily impacted Sensata’s operations, … Read more
Artist Sarah Boardman is defending herself after President Donald Trump blasted her official portrait of him, which was recently removed from the state Capitol. The painter behind the work, says the accusations are not only false—but are now damaging her business. Trump: “Purposefully distorted” and “truly the worst” In a March 24 post on Truth … Read more
Since United States President Donald Trump took over the White House, the crypto market has mostly underperformed, with bitcoin (BTC) reacting negatively to most policy changes. The latest policy change—the confirmation of reciprocal tariffs on global trades—has triggered a market-wide reaction, with participants wondering if this is a desired effect. The on-chain analytics platform Santiment … Read more
Nvidia’s PhysX offerings to developers didn’t always generate warm feelings. As part of its broader GamesWorks package, PhysX was cited as one of the reasons The Witcher 3 ran at notably sub-optimal levels at launch. Protagonist Geralt’s hair, rendered in PhysX-powered HairWorks, was a burden on some chipsets. PhysX started appearing in general game engines, … Read more
1. Donald Trump’s Inauguration On Monday, January 20, U.S. markets are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but the inauguration of Donald Trump is more significant—at least for cryptocurrency investors. Proponents of cryptocurrency are feeling hopeful after Trump’s return to the White House. Trump pledged to lower regulatory hurdles and implement measures … Read more
The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has announced the closure of 16 branches across Australia in February, impacting around 900,000 customers. The bank revealed on Monday that 14 branches will close between Feb. 7 and 27 in Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, and Victoria, in addition to the two closures already scheduled for next month, … Read more
U.S. Federal Reserve Vice-Chair for Supervision Michael Barr has announced his resignation from the position ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His departure has sparked reactions from lawmakers and crypto industry leaders, who pointed out his controversial role in shaping U.S. banking policies concerning digital assets. A Polarizing Figure in Banking … Read more
CNN — When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those … Read more