Sophos identifies source of MrbMiner attacks on database servers

Sophos has published a new report on MrbMiner, “MrbMiner: Cryptojacking to bypass international sanctions,” tracking its origin and management to a small software development company based in Iran. MrbMiner is a recently discovered cryptominer that targets...

Global app spending passed $11bn in 2020

Despite the hardships that the year 2020 posed for many industries, there were some important milestones that were reached when it comes to global app spending on mobile devices. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, consumers spent close to $111B globally...
Hubble snaps a portrait of the ‘Lost Galaxy’

Hubble snaps a portrait of the ‘Lost Galaxy’

Located in the constellation of Virgo (The Virgin), around 50 million light-years from Earth, the galaxy NGC 4535 is truly a stunning sight. Despite the incredible quality of this image, taken from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, NGC 4535 has a hazy, somewhat...
After a volatile 2020, clean tech surge is expected in 2021

After a volatile 2020, clean tech surge is expected in 2021

A strong rebound of renewable installations, a continued surge in green hydrogen growth and a focus on recycling will be among the key themes in the Clean Technology space this year. This is according to a new report on the Top Cleantech Trends to watch in 2021 by IHS...

Global crisis gives birth to reimagined supply chains

Supply chains in 40% of multinational corporations were unable to cope with the crisis created by the pandemic. A report from Orange Business Services, focusing on the manufacturing, transport and logistics sectors, revealed that the global crisis has dramatically...

Increased vacancies put landlords under pressure

Decreased demand for rented accommodation during 2020 pushed up vacancy levels. According to the TPN Vacancy Survey for the fourth quarter of 2020, income constraints were cited as the biggest contributor to tenants’ early cancellation of lease agreements. These...