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Avast is bought by Norton for 8.6 billion US dollars
[German]NortonLifeLock and Avast are planning a merger that could be worth up to $8.6 billion, as The Verge reports. NortonLifeLock CEO Vincent Pilette made the announcement in this short note. NortonLifeLock is expected to acquire all of Avast's shares, which … Continue reading
Free Software Foundation considers Microsoft's GitHub Copilot unfair and not legal
[German]Does Copilot, the AI solution launched by Microsoft on GitHub for embedding code snippets (e.g., in Visual Studio code), violate fair use and the rights of code developers? The nonprofit Free Software Foundation has just raised some questions about the … Continue reading
John McAfee found dead in his spanish cell
John McAfee, the founder of the eponymous security software maker, is dead. He was found dead in his jail cell in Barcelona, according to authorities, hours after a Spanish court approved his extradition to the U.S. There are indications that … Continue reading
PayPal increases prices in the USA
[German]Paypal is increasing its fee structure in the U.S. starting in August 2021. That's according to this announcement. For PayPal Digital Payments for PayPal payment products (such as PayPal Checkout, Pay with Venmo, PayPal Credit, Pay in 4, PayPal Pay … Continue reading
Software: Our grave as future car owners?
[German]Do you have a car? At some point, you will probably have to replace it. What used to be an expensive but often joyful act could mutate into a nightmare in the future. The Beetle shown here is not affected … Continue reading
Why ISL Online: Critical factors when choosing a remote desktop solution
[Sponsored Post]In the rapidly evolving IT world, choosing the right remote desktop software is critical for organizations that value security, ease of use and reliability. One provider of secure remote access that has been on the market since 2001 is ISL Online, which presents some considerations for choosing such software below. More ...
2nd Microsoft Event on June 24, 2021
Microsoft announced yesterday on Twitter a second event for developers for June 24, 2021, (15:00 ET). The event thing will be broadcasted live on YouTube.
Nominated for European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2021
[German]Just a short note – the blogs here – especially my German language IT blog has been nominated for the European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2021. I have now been informed that I have reached the finals – whether there will … Continue reading
Class action lawsuit against HP over blocked cartridges
[German]A small addendum to a topic that I've had on my scratch sheet for a few weeks now. The printer manufacturer Hewlett Packard (HP) has been annoying users lately by blocking the use of third-party ink or toner through firmware … Continue reading
Apple shows repairability index on products in France
[German]Apple has started displaying a repairability index in France in its web stores for the purchase of new devices. The company is thus fulfilling a regulatory requirement so that customers can find out about the repairability of an iPhone, iPad … Continue reading
Egregor ransomware gang members arrested
[German]Law enforcement has struck another blow against cybercriminals. Investigators from the French and Ukrainian police were able to identify members of the Egregor ransomware group and now arrested them in Ukraine – according to a media report by Inter France.