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[1/3] 2019 Governors Awards – Arrivals – Hollywood, California, U.S., October 27, 2019 – Sophia Loren. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ROME, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Italian film star Sophia Loren, widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of the 20th century, underwent surgery following a fall at her home in Geneva. Her …
With the $28 billion acquisition of Splunk by network-equipment giant Cisco Systems, Splunk and Cisco aim to develop AI-driven cybersecurity monitoring tools for real-time detection of hacking threats, enabling businesses to prevent cyberattacks from damaging corporate networks. Splunk, a 20-year-old technology company that has not yet turned a profit, has been pursuing this goal and …
Dragos, a leading cybersecurity company, has raised an impressive $74 million in an extension to its original Series D funding round, which took place in October 2021. With a focus on defending industrial technology environments like water utilities and power-grid operators, Dragos provides specialized cybersecurity software. The extension round was led by venture-capital firm WestCap …
The recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts International highlights the challenges of protecting a vast tech infrastructure and thousands of employees while the hospitality sector integrates internet-connected technology. Experts say that the impact of this attack on a major operator in a security-focused industry came as a surprise to some. “I’ve been in this industry for …
The Biden administration has emphasized the importance of strong security standards in open-source software development during a two-day summit attended by technology companies, banks, and industry groups. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology, stated that the administration wants companies to expand their use of software bill of materials, which provide …
Biodiversity credits have the potential to be a crucial source of funding for the conservation of Earth’s ecosystems. However, establishing a functional market for the buying and selling of these payment tokens won’t be an easy task. It is important to protect the diversity of plants and animals as it has a direct impact on …
Volvo Group, a global company operating in the challenging sector of truck, bus, and construction and marine equipment manufacturing, aims to decarbonize its operations and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Karin Svensson, the chief sustainability officer of the company, leads this effort. In an interview, Svensson discusses the electrification of transport, the complexities of …
The future of plastic is shifting towards plant-based alternatives, also known as bioplastics. Although bioplastics have only made up 1% of global plastic production for many years, their growth is accelerating at a rate of 14% per year. This trajectory puts them on track to capture up to 3% of the plastics market within the …
A trio of cybersecurity companies has announced plans to lay off hundreds of employees, sparking concerns about the industry’s future amidst changing economic conditions. These recent layoffs follow similar announcements from other cybersecurity firms, signaling that the once-thriving industry is now facing challenges. Despite the perception of cybersecurity companies being immune to economic turbulence, the …
In the effort to combat climate change, the Biden administration is urging carmakers to transition to electric vehicles. However, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the main U.S. agency for technology and competition, is emphasizing the need for cybersecurity guidelines in the EV industry to protect against both domestic and international hacking. The …