Ransomware criminals' demands rise as aggressive tactics pay off
The ransomware crisis just keeps getting worse as criminal enterprises pour money into highly profitable ransomware operations, according to a report from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 security consulting group.
IBM to allow only fully vaccinated to return to U.S. offices from Sept. 7
International Business Machines Corp said on Friday that it would allow only fully vaccinated U.S. employees to return to offices.
Nikola receives $2M government grant weeks after founder criminally charged
Founder Trevor Milton stepped back from the company in September after a damning report from short-selling activist firm Hindenburg Research accusing Milton of deceiving investors with a video that made it look like one of Nikola’s trucks was driving when in fact the vehicle was simply rolling down a hill.
Tesla’s Elon Musk feted by German chancellor hopeful
Tesla, Inc. co-founder Elon Musk met with German candidate for chancellor Armin Laschet on Friday at the electric automaker's "Gigafactory" construction site near Berlin.
Lordstown Motors heads toward limited production, although future still unclear
Lordstown Motors expects to begin limited production of its electric pickup truck next month, yet the future of the Ohio startup remains hazy.
Stuart Varney ‘mourns’ end of Reagan revolution
FOX Business' Stuart Varney looks back on the impact of the invention of IBM’s first home computer and President Reagan’s tax cuts.
Child Tax Credit scams among ‘hottest’ cons this summer: Kurt the CyberGuy
Kurt Knutsson on what you should know about Child Tax Credit-related scams.
Samsung leader Jay Y. Lee released from jail on parole
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y.
Amazon will buy $120 billion from US suppliers in 2021 as expansion hits 'peak season'
Amazon is increasing its purchases of supplies and services by 20% this year from over 200,000 U.S. companies.
Reddit builds war chest now valued at $10B
Reddit on Thursday announced that it is now worth more than $10 billion.
Mortgage eClosings making refinancing easier than ever
Remote online notarization is allowing homeowners to refinance their mortgage without ever leaving their home. Here's how you can do it, and why now is a good time to refinance.
US government wants a greater role in how Americans access Internet
President Biden’s bid to inject government deeper into the private sector is getting its first big test in the broadband industry.
Samsung slashes prices in bid to boost foldable phone sales
Samsung is hoping cheaper but more durable versions of its foldable phones will broaden the appeal of a high-concept design that’s so far fizzled with consumers.
Microsoft protests government's decision to award Amazon cloud contract
Microsoft Corporation has filed a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) against a Department of Defense contract awarded to Amazon.com.
Tenn. Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
Alphabet Inc's Google stands out in offering employees a calculator that allows them to see the effects of a move. But in practice, some remote employees, especially those who commute from long distances, could experience pay cuts without changing their address.
Betting website DraftKings buys Golden Nugget Online
Sports betting website DraftKings Inc. is buying the online gambling subsidiary of Golden Nugget Inc. in a stock deal valued at $1.56 billion, the two companies said Monday.
Early Lordstown Motors investor Workhorse Group sold most of stake in startup
Workhorse was an early investor in Lordstown Motors, which was established in 2019 by Workhorse founder and former chief executive Steve Burns, an entrepreneur who had previously begun tech and marketing companies.
Barstool’s Portnoy aims to build ‘most forward thinking sports gambling company’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said that he is “trying to build the most forward thinking sports gambling company” out there.
Facebook's new prayer tool draws praise from faith leaders, concern over privacy
Facebook already asks for your thoughts. Now it wants your prayers.



















