Qualys acquires Blue Hexagon’s AI/ML platform

Qualys, Inc., a provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, has announced the acquisition of Blue Hexagon’s assets. This brings AI/machine learning (AI/ML) to the Qualys Cloud Platform, assisting in the conversion of petabytes of highly integrated data into meaningful insights for customers.

Cryptomining attacks gain momentum in the Middle East

Kaspersky solutions detected 40,788 new miner modifications in Q2 2022. According to Kaspersky Security Network data in the Middle East, the number of attempts by attackers to run cryptominers on corporate machines increased in Q2 2022 compared to the previous quarter.

How cryptocurrencies and digital wallets work

According to MarketsandMarkets, the market size for cryptocurrencies is projected to increase from USD 1.6 billion in 2021 to USD 2.2 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 7.1%. Transparency, distributed ledger technology, and raised venture capital expenditures are some primary reasons driving industry expansion.
With cryptocurrencies gaining popularity, it is essential to understand what they are and how to use and store them to invest in any of these blockchain-based coins.

Global crypto trading competition breaks records despite bear market

The WSOT, the world’s largest crypto trading competition, concluded on a high note on July 17, with traders dividing a record-breaking $8 million prize pool. Despite difficult market conditions, the best traders made over 10,000% profits after 20 days of intense competition.

How does crypto mining work?

In 2009, an anonymous person who went by the alias Satoshi Nakamoto was said to have mined the first batch of 50 bitcoins using the CPU chip of their personal computer.