servers
Coverage of servers in the Nexus archive.
- Canada’s Spy Agency Used First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Clean Botnet-Infected Devices
Canada's spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), obtained a court warrant to neutralize two foreign-run botnets by altering infected servers, home routers, and IoT gear. This marks the first use of CSIS's threat reduction warrant powers for such an action.
- HPE shares soar 37% on booming demand for AI infrastructure
HPE shares increased by 37% due to rising demand for AI infrastructure. The company reported rapid growth in sales of servers and networking equipment.
- HPE’s stock soars toward record gain as earnings show a networking bonanza
Hewlett Packard Enterprise's stock is rising due to strong earnings driven by intense demand for networking and servers. The artificial-intelligence buildout is fueling this growth.
- China’s H200 hunger drives Nvidia chip smugglers to Japan route
Taiwanese authorities have arrested three suspects and seized 50 servers loaded with high-end Nvidia AI chips smuggled into China via Japan. This marks the first known instance of smugglers using Japan as a waypoint to bypass restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports.
- Ransomware Actors Show Up In Person to Steal Law Firm Data
The FBI has issued a warning about the ransomware group Silent Ransom Group targeting law firms through social engineering tactics to infiltrate servers and databases. The group is stealing sensitive data and demanding ransoms, highlighting a growing threat to legal institutions.
- Dutch authorities arrest men suspected of providing infrastructure for Russian cyber operations
Dutch authorities arrested two men suspected of violating European sanctions by providing infrastructure for pro-Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Over 800 servers were seized during the operation.
- Created a decentralized cloud marketplace with reviews
A decentralized cloud marketplace with a server review app is being developed. The platform allows users to review servers but remains unnamed until an audit is completed.
- Over 1,300 Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerable to spoofing attacks
Over 1,300 Microsoft SharePoint servers remain unpatched against a spoofing vulnerability, which was exploited as a zero-day and is still being used in ongoing attacks. The vulnerability allows attackers to spoof SharePoint servers, exposing sensitive data and systems to potential breaches.
- Fake professor embarrasses himself with bitcoin ‘criticism’
A self-proclaimed 'Professor Jiang' gained viral attention for falsely claiming the CIA created Bitcoin and demonstrating a lack of understanding about blockchain technology. The individual's incorrect assertions, including the belief that Bitcoin operates on CIA-controlled servers and ignorance of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, have previously led to embarrassment.
- From smelters to servers: Alcoa to cash in on crypto’s thirst for energy
Alcoa, a major aluminum producer, is pivoting to capitalize on the energy demands of cryptocurrency mining by leveraging its existing infrastructure. The company aims to generate revenue by supplying energy to crypto operations, shifting focus from traditional smelting to supporting servers used in blockchain technology.
- Anthropic won't own MCP 'design flaw' putting 200K servers at risk, researcher says
A design flaw in Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) could expose up to 200,000 servers to potential takeover, according to security researchers. The flaw, described as either a bug or intentional but poor design, allows for unauthorized access or control.
- Server-room lock was nothing but a crock
The article criticizes a security vulnerability caused by inadequate physical security measures, specifically an unlocked server room, leading to a breach. It highlights the importance of physical security as a critical component of overall cybersecurity.