Researchers Unveil New Linux Malware Linked to Chinese Hackers

Cybersecurity researchers on Wednesday shed light on a new sophisticated backdoor targeting Linux endpoints and servers that’s believed to be the work of Chinese nation-state actors. Dubbed “RedXOR” by Intezer, the backdoor masquerades as a polkit daemon, with similarities found between the malware and those previously associated with the Winnti Umbrella (or Axiom) threat group…

Vodafone calls for cybersecurity policies to support the recovery of SMEs

Vodafone is calling on the government to support the pandemic recovery of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by introducing new cybersecurity policies. According to a report (PDF) commissioned by Vodafone and published today, almost a quarter of SMEs – representing around 1.3 million businesses – claim they would not be able to continue operating following…

The One Thing Manufacturers Need to Change to Make Meetings Meaningful in 2021

February 24, 2021 Q&A with Chris Williams, Director of Business Operations | Interaction Associates Source: Manufacturing Tomorrow  In this interview, Chris Williams, Director of Business Operations for Interaction Associates, provides insights on how manufacturers can unlock improvements in communication and collaboration, specifically by improving how meetings are run. Interaction Associates is a pioneer in group process dynamics…

Telecom Infra Project brings ‘most attractive’ edge-based private 5G into work remit

The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) is putting focus on edge-based private 5G networks for enterprises, as it narrows its scope from “connecting the unconnected” with wide-area cloud-based open infrastructure to also include cheaper, more flexible local-area cellular networking. The consortium, founded by Facebook and directed with board-level input from key European carriers, said private 5G…