Microsoft Warns About Cross-Platform DDoS Botnet

Dec 16, 2022Ravie LakshmananServer Security / Botnet Microsoft on Thursday flagged a cross-platform botnet that’s primarily designed to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against private Minecraft servers. Called MCCrash, the botnet is characterized by a unique spreading mechanism that allows it to propagate to Linux-based devices despite originating from malicious software downloads on Windows hosts.…

Viasat partners with Microsoft to connect the unconnected

Viasat and Microsoft have formed a partnership to help deliver internet access to underserved communities. According to the International Telecommunication Union, approximately one-third of the world’s population – around 2.7 billion people – have never accessed the internet. Internet access is increasingly seen as a human right. Without a reliable connection, an individual’s education, work,…

Viasat partners with Microsoft to connect the unconnected

Viasat and Microsoft have formed a partnership to help deliver internet access to underserved communities. According to the International Telecommunication Union, approximately one-third of the world’s population – around 2.7 billion people – have never accessed the internet. Internet access is increasingly seen as a human right. Without a reliable connection, an individual’s education, work,…

Viasat partners with Microsoft to connect the unconnected

Viasat and Microsoft have formed a partnership to help deliver internet access to underserved communities. According to the International Telecommunication Union, approximately one-third of the world’s population – around 2.7 billion people – have never accessed the internet. Internet access is increasingly seen as a human right. Without a reliable connection, an individual’s education, work,…

Twitter just banned prominent journalists who cover Elon Musk with no warning • TechCrunch

On Thursday evening, Twitter suspended a number of prominent journalists on the platform without warning or explanation. The situation followed the company’s decision to suspend the Twitter account of Mastodon, an open source social media alternative that’s built momentum since Elon Musk took over at the company. Twitter took action against Mastodon after the account…

Twitter just banned prominent journalists who cover Elon Musk with no warning • TechCrunch

On Thursday evening, Twitter suspended a number of prominent journalists on the platform without warning or explanation. The situation followed the company’s decision to suspend the Twitter account of Mastodon, an open source social media alternative that’s built momentum since Elon Musk took over at the company. Twitter took action against Mastodon after the account…

Twitter just banned prominent journalists who cover Elon Musk with no warning • TechCrunch

On Thursday evening, Twitter suspended a number of prominent journalists on the platform without warning or explanation. The situation followed the company’s decision to suspend the Twitter account of Mastodon, an open source social media alternative that’s built momentum since Elon Musk took over at the company. Twitter took action against Mastodon after the account…

Twitter just banned prominent journalists who cover Elon Musk with no warning • TechCrunch

On Thursday evening, Twitter suspended a number of prominent journalists on the platform without warning or explanation. The situation followed the company’s decision to suspend the Twitter account of Mastodon, an open source social media alternative that’s built momentum since Elon Musk took over at the company. Twitter took action against Mastodon after the account…

Twitter just banned prominent journalists who cover Elon Musk with no warning • TechCrunch

On Thursday evening, Twitter suspended a number of prominent journalists on the platform without warning or explanation. The situation followed the company’s decision to suspend the Twitter account of Mastodon, an open source social media alternative that’s built momentum since Elon Musk took over at the company. Twitter took action against Mastodon after the account…