‘Dozens’ of organizations had data stolen in Oracle-linked hacks

Security researchers at Google report that hackers targeting corporate executives with extortion emails have successfully stolen data from dozens of organizations. This is one of the first signs that the hacking campaign could be far-reaching. The tech giant stated that…

Italian businessman’s phone reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware

A prominent Italian businessman was targeted with Paragon spyware, according to local news reports. On Thursday, the Italian online investigative website IrpiMedia and the newspaper La Stampa reported that Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone was among around ninety people who received a…

Intel unveils new processor powered by its 18A semiconductor tech

Six months after Lip-Bu Tan began his quest to turn around the struggling Intel, the semiconductor giant has announced a major hardware upgrade. On Thursday, Intel unveiled a new processor codenamed Panther Lake. This marks the next generation of the…

China tightens export controls on rare-earth minerals once again

In the intensifying race to develop faster semiconductors, China has again increased export controls on rare-earth minerals and the associated mining and refining technology. The country’s Commerce Ministry announced it has added five rare-earth elements to its export control list,…

Duolingo says it will ‘never’ open a San Francisco office

Duolingo is saying no to San Francisco. The language learning application is headquartered in Pittsburgh, a city not widely recognized as a major hub for startups and venture capital. In a post on LinkedIn, Duolingo stated it will never open…