Israeli Spyware Vendor QuaDream to Shut Down Following Citizen Lab and Microsoft Expose

Apr 17, 2023Ravie LakshmananSurveillance / Privacy Israeli spyware vendor QuaDream is allegedly shutting down its operations in the coming days, less than a week after its hacking toolset was exposed by Citizen Lab and Microsoft. The development was reported by the Israeli business newspaper Calcalist, citing unnamed sources, adding the company “hasn’t been fully active…

Meeting the Power Grid’s Demands of Tomorrow

How digital twins and other emerging technologies are making grids work smarter. The electricity grid is a complex, critical infrastructure system, and globally, grids are under tremendous stress. Beyond the typical concerns of addressing reliability, resiliency, and capacity, experts say the grid needs to be “smarter.” How can utilities leverage technology to support the large-scale…

Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus review

Today’s best Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus deals (opens in new tab) Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus: Specs Monthly cost: NAYearly cost: $240 Family plan: NoNo. of bureau scores: 3No. of bureaus monitored: 3Frequency of credit reports: MonthlyType of credit score: VantageScore 3.0Credit-improvement simulator: YesCredit-lock/freeze button: YesSecurity software: AV, browser extensions, PW manager, VPN, parental control softwareInvestment…

The best LGBTQ movies on Netflix right now

Queer content is, fortunately, becoming more accessible in film and television. Numerous movies are readily available on streamers like Netflix, from Oscar-nominated originals to critically acclaimed classics, thoughtful romantic dramas, and sweet romantic comedies. And with new movies coming to Netflix all the time, there are even some quality thrillers and steamy films in the…