Authorities Claim LockBit Admin “LockBitSupp” Has Engaged with Law Enforcement
LockBitSupp, the individual(s) behind the persona representing the LockBit ransomware service on cybercrime forums such as Exploit and XSS, “has engaged with law enforcement,” authorities said. The development comes following the takedown of the prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation as part of a coordinated international operation codenamed Cronos. Over 14,000 rogue accounts on third-party services like […]
With liquidity rare, VCs may get creative to return investor cash
Welcome to the very last issue of The Exchange! With TechCrunch+ sunsetting this month, The Exchange column and its newsletter are also coming to an end. Thank you for reading, emailing, tweeting, and hanging out with us for so many years. P.S. A special thanks from myself to Anna, who was nothing short of a […]
How One Educator is Using 3D Printing in the Classroom
Theater masks, rockets, e-NABLE hands and more – see how Ashley Ricart, our January Hacker of the Month, is using 3D printing in the classroom. Posted on December 22, 2016 by Rhonda Grandy Ashley Ricart, our January Hacker of the Month, was first captivated by 3D printing technology around 2012. She originally went to school […]
Lovers’ Spat? North Korea Backdoors Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry
North Korean state hackers appear to be spying on Russia, by planting a backdoor inside of bespoke, internal government software. In mid-January 2024, a sample of the Konni backdoor was uploaded to VirusTotal. More interesting than the gift, though, was the wrapping — it came bundled inside of a Russian-language installer, apparently associated with a […]
Competitive Markets Groups Announce Congressional Award Winners, Legislator of the Year
“I’m honored to be named the Competitive Markets Legislator of the Year in Congress. I am committed to keeping West Virginia family farms in the hands of our hard-working American producers,” said Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-WV. Washington, D.C. — The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), publicly announced the recipients of […]
7 Best Space Heaters to Warm Your Home in 2024
Space heaters come in all shapes and sizes and use different elements to heat a room. We’re here to help you find the perfect fit for winter. Hector Roqueta Rivero/Getty Images Space heater price Most electric space heaters that operate solely in that function, (and not as a dual air purifier, for instance,) are priced […]
Zeda acquires The Orthopaedic Implant Company
Zeda has announced the acquisition of The Orthopaedic Implant Company (OIC), strengthening its commitment to advancing the distribution of medical devices globally. OIC has made its name in delivering high-quality and cost-effective orthopaedic devices, while striving to create a fairer and more equitable healthcare environment by making orthopaedic devices more affordable. This aligns with Zeda’s […]