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Microsoft: We're creating a new Rust-based programming language for secure coding

Microsoft's Project Verona involves creating a new language for "safe infrastructure programming" to be open-sourced soon. By  Liam Tung  | December 2, 2019 -- 14:25 GMT (19:55 IST) | Topic:  Enterprise Software Programming languages: Python is now more popular than Java Microsoft can't just throw away older Windows code, but the company's Project Verona aims to make older low-level components in Windows 10 more secure by integrating Mozilla-developed Rust.  DEVELOPER Good news for developers: The CLI is back Windows 10 1909: What do developers need to know? Not much, says Microsoft Qualtrics extends developer platform, adds integration partners Introducing STEAM to kids through sports (ZDNet YouTube) The Best Web Hosting Providers for 2019 (CNET) How to get a developer job (TechRepublic) The company recently revealed that its trials with Rust over C and C++ to  remove insecure code from Windows had hit its targets . But why did Mi

cybersecurity-firm-prosegur suffered ryuk ransomware attack

Some cybersecurity incidents sound like a paradox, such as this one. Reportedly, the cybersecurity firm Prosegur suffered a ransomware attack following which, the company shut down its network. Prosegur Suffered Ransomware Attack Reportedly, the Spanish cybersecurity firm Prosegur recently fell victim to a ransomware attack. The incident disrupted the company’s telecommunication platform causing its network to shut down. The incident surfaced online after users noticed that the firm’s website went offline. Users complained about service disruptions. Prosegur confirmed the security incident via an official statement on Twitter. Though the firm confirmed some security measures were taken, they eventually stopped all communications with users as a precaution. Later on, in the following statement, they disclosed the cyberattack involving Ryuk ransomware. Alongside limiting communications, the firm also started investigations into the matter. They have not revealed exactly when the attack b

What is hacking

Hacking is an attempt to exploit a computer system or a private network inside a computer. Simply put, it is the unauthorised access to or control over computer network security systems for some illicit purpose. Description:  To better describe hacking, one needs to first understand hackers. One can easily assume them to be intelligent and highly skilled in computers. In fact, breaking a security system requires more intelligence and expertise than actually creating one. There are no hard and fast rules whereby we can categorize hackers into neat compartments. However, in general computer parlance, we call them white hats, black hats and grey hats. White hat professionals hack to check their own security systems to make it more hack-proof. In most cases, they are part of the same organisation. Black hat hackers hack to take control over the system for personal gains. They can destroy, steal or even prevent authorized users from accessing the system. They do this by finding loopholes a

Whatsapp new features update:

Some of the features are still under development while a few have been rolled out as stable updates for both Android and iOS users We bring to you some of the latest updates that were rolled out this week Topics WhatsApp constantly keeps updating its software to include new features in order to provide smooth messaging and call experience to its users. The instant messaging service took out a plethora of features recently. Some of the features are still under development while a few have been rolled out as stable updates for both Android and iOS users. We bring to you some of the latest updates that were rolled out this week: Call waiting support:  In the update version 2.19.120 WhatsApp introduced  call waiting support.  Currently, the update is only available for iPhone users. The Android update will be rolled out soon, according to reports. In this update, users will be able to receive another WhatsApp call while they are already on one call. Earlier, the receivers di

Global cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks suffers data breach

In a bizarre incident, global cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has "admitted" that the personal details of seven current and former employees had been "inadvertently" published online by a "third-party vendor". NEW DELHI: In a bizarre incident, global  cybersecurity  firm  Palo Alto Networks  has "admitted" that the personal details of seven current and former  employees  had been "inadvertently" published  online  by a " third-party vendor ". First reported by Business Insider, the report said the personal details of some past and present employees -- their names, dates of birth and social security numbers -- have been exposed online. A company spokesperson said they took immediate action to remove the data from public access and terminate the vendor relationship. "We also promptly reported the incident to the appropriate authorities and to the impacted individuals. We take the protection of our employees' infor

POWER OF TODAY GAMES

GAMES WORM Welcome to the official website of Everystate where you will find everything about the latest technology and gaming method and gaming accessories .   Gaming is the running of specialized  applications  known as electronic games or video games on game consoles like  X-box  and  Playstation  or on  personal computers  (in which case the activity is known as online gaming). The term "gaming" originated as a synonym for "gambling" although most electronic games today do not involve gambling in the traditional sense. Pong, an electronic version of ping pong, was the first widely played video game. It was simple: you moved a bar up and down to deflect the ball, which your opponent (either the machine or another player) would attempt to deflect on the other side. It became popular in the 1970s. Since then, gaming has grown increasingly complex with enhanced graphics, full-motion video,  3-D  effects, and high fidelity stereo sound. Specialized