The rise of large-scale attacks on corporate enterprise IT systems is a growing concern in today’s digital age. While companies invest heavily in cyber defense to combat malicious attacks from hackers, there is another type of threat that often goes unnoticed – the single-point failure. These failures occur when an error in one part of
The recent tech disaster caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty update has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, affecting a staggering 8.5 million Windows devices. While Microsoft downplays the severity by stating that it only impacted less than one percent of all Windows machines, the consequences were significant for various sectors, including retailers, banks, airlines, and more.
In the 1960 Olympics in Rome, a controversial gold medal was awarded in the 100-meter freestyle men’s swimming event. Australian swimmer John Devitt and American Lance Larson both finished with the same time of 55.2 seconds, but only Devitt was awarded the gold medal. This incident shed light on the need for more accurate timing
The recent worldwide computer system outage caused by a botched software update from CrowdStrike underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in our modern society. The widespread repercussions of this incident revealed a significant flaw in the IT infrastructure that many businesses rely on for daily operations. The failure of a single software update had catastrophic
Optical spectrometers have long been hailed for their ability to analyze light and measure its properties across various segments of the electromagnetic spectrum. However, traditional spectrometer designs have been characterized by their bulkiness and high cost, making them less accessible outside of specialized facilities. As a result, there has been a growing demand for more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly advancing in recent years, bringing with it the ability for industries to automate processes and enhance operational efficiency. In a recent feature article published in the AIChE Journal, the focus is on the challenges and benefits of incorporating Intelligence Augmentation (IA) in process safety systems. The article features contributions
Rare earth magnetic materials are known for their special properties, which are a result of the electrons in the 4f shell. These materials have the strongest magnets we know of, based on rare earths. The 4f electrons in these materials are responsible for their magnetic properties, generating a large magnetic moment that remains stable even
Google is taking a significant step towards enhancing the quality of Android apps on its Play Store platform. The tech giant has announced that it will be raising the minimum quality requirements for apps, with a strict enforcement date of August 31st. This move aims to eliminate apps with limited functionality and content that fail
Today, computer systems across Australia and around the world experienced a major outage after an update was pushed out by global security software provider CrowdStrike. The software failure affected the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, which is commonly installed on desktop computers and notebooks by businesses and organizations for security monitoring. As a result, major organizations such
Recently, the gaming industry has been abuzz with the introduction of a quirky new game called Placid Plastic Deck – A Quiet Quest. This game takes a unique approach to the card battling genre by incorporating ducks into its gameplay. Drawing inspiration from popular series like Pokémon and Inscryption, A Quiet Quest offers players a