Author: Max Smith

In response to the rise in ransomware attacks, Rubrik, a company specializing in data security and cyber recovery, is carving out a niche by ensuring operational continuity in the event of a cyber breach. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Rubrik co-founder and CEO Bipul Sinha spoke about the company's strategic positioning and growth trajectory. Rubrik, valued at approximately $5.6 billion, stands out for its focus on recovery, not just prevention. Mr. Sinha explained: “Rubric doesn't just stop attacks. We expect attacks to happen. It's about ensuring that critical services like schools and hospitals continue to function even in the…

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Stocks fell on Thursday after a sharply lower-than-expected reading on US GDP for the first quarter ratcheted up questions about the health of the US economy in the face of persistently high interest rates. Meanwhile, Meta’s (META) revenue forecast rattled tech investors eyeing the next high-stakes megacap earnings.The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell about 0.6%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost less than 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped about 1%, or nearly 400 points. The indexes did recover from deeper losses earlier in the session.US GDP growth came in at a 1.6% annualized pace in the first quarter,…

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When it comes to cybersecurity and communist China, Microsoft needs to act together, and so should the US government. When a company boasts to its customers about the security its products provide, but an independent panel of experts tells it that its culture is actually deprioritizing cybersecurity, it's time for some self-reflection. may be coming. The federal government also needs to reflect, as its companies play a dominant role in providing essential technology services to the U.S. government, critical infrastructure, tens of thousands of businesses, and tens of millions of Americans. This month, the Cyber ​​Security Review Board (CSRB) issued…

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In the wake of the massive impact the Change Healthcare cyberattack is having on physician practices, the AMA is advocating at all levels to find workable solutions to allow practices to maintain financial stability and continue providing timely patient care.  Life after Change Healthcare cyberattack: Without payment for claims, physicians struggle to keep practices afloat Survey results from the AMA demonstrate that the economic harm to practices and patient-care impact of the Change Healthcare cyber-attack sare ongoing. The AMA’s informal survey findings (PDF), released April 10, show the continuing, devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which threatens the viability…

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Despite the video game industry becoming more profitable year after year, working conditions for many designers leave much to be desired. Recent surveys have shown that developers don't believe their careers are sustainable, and unionization activity has increased in the industry. NPR's Theresa O'Reilly hide caption toggle caption NPR's Theresa O'Reilly Despite the video game industry becoming more profitable year after year, working conditions for many designers leave much to be desired. Recent surveys have shown that developers don't believe their careers are sustainable, and unionization activity has increased in the industry. NPR's Theresa O'Reilly Employees at video game companies…

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Expanding / Q*Bert is so bright that he has to wear shades.Orrich Lawson | Getty Images | Gottlieb In recent years, video game preservationists, librarians, and historians have been pushing the boundaries of the DMCA, which allows emulated versions of physical game collections to be legally shared with remote researchers over the Internet. They have argued for exemption. But these conservationists continue to face pushback from industry groups. Industry groups are concerned that this exemption could provide a legal loophole for “online arcades,” allowing members of the public to have widespread access to copyrighted classic games for free and legally.…

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The announcement is scheduled for April 25th at 5:30 p.m. at the City/County Building. INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett will make what his office calls a “major announcement” Thursday night about the future of sports in Indianapolis. The announcement is scheduled for April 25th at 5:30 p.m. at the City/County Building. 13News will livestream the announcement on this page, as well as on WTHR's Facebook page and YouTube account. The mayor's office says this announcement is exciting for Indianapolis sports, with the Indiana Pacers making the playoffs, Caitlin Clark drafted by the Indiana Fever, and selections for the 108th…

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Spring is here which inevitably means more video games. Although May 2024 won't be as packed as it has been in recent years or even previous years, there will still be some notable games coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and even previous generation machines. To that end, one of the Xbox's biggest releases of the generation is finally here, a remake of the classic GameCube RPG, and strategy fans are happy with some notable releases. Below you can check out all the most notable video games releasing in May 2024 on the aforementioned platforms and more.…

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