Hackers are using a critical flaw in VMware as part of a ransomware campaign targeting thousands of organizations

Hackers are targeting a two-year-old VMware server software vulnerability in a ransomware campaign aimed at extorting thousands of companies around the world, Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency warned on Saturday (Feb. 4). The cybersecurity agency estimated the attack to be in its third-highest threat category.Read more...

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Salman Rushdie is promoting his new novel with a little help from fellow authors

Salman Rushdie’s new book is ready for release.Read more...

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India's Malayali expats are brewing a mini liquor boom in the West

Malayalis are famously passionate about their drink. Natives of the southern Indian state of Kerala, they are also known to emigrate to far corners of the world. A smooth blend of these two instincts of theirs is now giving the world a high.Read more...

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This six-step reflection can improve your team's problem-solving

There’s no better time for reflection than at the beginning of a year. Designating time and space for retrospectives allows team members to identify problems and propose different solutions. Doing this habitually builds psychological safety, one of the key attributes of high-performing teams.Read more...

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After canceling its share sale, Adani will have to rein in its spending

Having shocked investors by abruptly canceling a major share sale a few days ago, the crisis-hit Adani group may now pull back cautiously on spending, too.Read more...

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3 tactics to stave off burnout and build emotional transparency

Employees are constantly reminded of an impending recession, inflation, and continued public health concerns, which can impact employee mental health. Well-being at work impacts the individual, their performance, and that of those they work with. And not always in the negative—according to data from the American…Read more...

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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria

Central Turkey and northwestern Syria were hit by a massive earthquake in the early hours of Monday (Feb. 6).Read more...

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Beyoncé set a new record for the most Grammy wins ever

Beyoncé made history at the Grammys.Read more...

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This online platform is helping relief agencies send cash aid to rural Somalia

For years, Somalia has by and large suffered through droughts, famine, flooding, and sustained terrorist insurgencies that mostly harm peaceful citizens.Read more...

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The FTC is preparing a wide-ranging antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. The potential legal action, first reported in the Wall Street Journal, is expected to target a wide array of the e-commerce giant’s business practices.Read more...

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