Microsoft has executed a plan to take down a vast ransomware distributor after successfully arguing in court that its copyright has been violated. The action is focused on a botnet called Trickbot, one of the world’s most prolific ransomware distributors. Trickbot began life in 2016 as a banking trojan. Since then, its operators (mainly Russian-speaking … Read more
Microsoft has pledged to bring its direct waste footprint to zero within a decade, as part of a new resources strategy which will boost the recyclability of its devices and see plastic packaging phased out entirely. The company said its goal of achieving zero waste by 2030 covers its direct operations, products and packaging. It added … Read more
On Wednesday, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) canceled the Electronic Entertainment Expo — better known as E3 — over concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. The World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Wednesday. The ESA said it’s “exploring options with our members to coordinate an online experience to showcase … Read more
Skype is a popular software application currently developed by Microsoft that is mainly used for Instant Messaging and for Audio and Video calls and Video conferencing call. Among these functions, Skype can also be used for file sharing, screen sharing and text and voice messaging. In order to install Skype in your Linux distribution, first … Read more