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Ghostwriter Disinformation Operation Linked to Belarus
Ghostwriter Disinformation Operation Linked to Belarus
Rogue state blamed for long-running campaign for first time
Nov. 17, 2021
DDoS Attacks Surge 35% in Q3 as VoIP is Targeted
DDoS Attacks Surge 35% in Q3 as VoIP is Targeted
Lumen claims longest attack lasted 14 days
Nov. 17, 2021
Organizations More Susceptible to Ransomware Attacks During Weekends and Holidays
Organizations More Susceptible to Ransomware Attacks During Weekends and Holidays
37% of organizations do not have contingency plans in place to respond to a ransomware attack during weekend and holiday periods
Nov. 17, 2021
US to Sell $56m in Seized Crypto-Currency
US to Sell $56m in Seized Crypto-Currency
BitConnect promoter’s seized crypto-currency to be liquidated to benefit victims of fraud
Nov. 17, 2021
New Partnership to Invest in Cybersecurity Startups
New Partnership to Invest in Cybersecurity Startups
Geekdom teams up with gener8tor to help cybersecurity companies develop products
Nov. 17, 2021
NSA Grants Boost University's Cyber Academy
NSA Grants Boost University's Cyber Academy
Cash injection funds expansion of University of North Georgia’s cybersecurity instruction program
Nov. 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick accused of harassment, enabling misconduct in new report
Activision Blizzard CEO Kotick accused of harassment, enabling misconduct in new report
Bobby Kotick has been accused by several women of harassment, and reportedly worked "quickly and quietly" to settle those complaints.
Nov. 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard workers to stage walkout, call for Bobby Kotick's removal
Activision Blizzard workers to stage walkout, call for Bobby Kotick's removal
The workers also reiterated their demand for a third-party review of Activision Blizzard's policies.
Nov. 17, 2021
Activision Blizzard board backs CEO Kotick after damning report
Activision Blizzard board backs CEO Kotick after damning report
Board members say they are confident "Bobby Kotick appropriately addressed workplace issues brought to his attention" despite an extensive report claiming otherwise.
Nov. 17, 2021
Grassroots anger at Activision Blizzard leadership is fueling more employee walkouts
Grassroots anger at Activision Blizzard leadership is fueling more employee walkouts
Their demands aren't being met, they're not getting transparency, and they want real action. Game Developer reports from the scene.
Nov. 17, 2021
Ubisoft opening fourth Quebec studio to support development on key franchises
Ubisoft opening fourth Quebec studio to support development on key franchises
The French publisher said the move signifies its commitment to being a "major economic player" in the region.
Nov. 17, 2021
Departing Blizzard co-lead Jen Oneal tells colleagues she was only offered equal pay after resigning
Departing Blizzard co-lead Jen Oneal tells colleagues she was only offered equal pay after resigning
Oneal claims Activision Blizzard only formally offered equal pay "after I tendered that resignation."
Nov. 17, 2021