Why Microsoft would want to acquire Discord, which is reportedly exploring a $10B-plus sale

Why Microsoft would want to acquire Discord, which is reportedly exploring a $10B-plus sale

(Discord image) Game-focused VoIP app Discord has reportedly made its way into the market and it’s possible Microsoft is the buyer. VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi reported Monday that Discord is in final negotiating a sale with an unspecified buyer and is in “active talks” with a few others. The purchase price could be well north of … Read more

Acer reportedly hit by $50 million ransomware attack

Mariella Moon

According to Bleeping Computer, The Record and other sources, the REvil ransomware gang has claimed $ 50 million from Taiwanese computer maker Acer and may have exploited a Microsoft Exchange vulnerability to gain access to the corporate network. This is one of the biggest – if not the biggest – ransomware requests likely because Acer … Read more

Facebook reportedly investigated over ‘systemic’ racism in hiring

Facebook reportedly investigated over 'systemic' racism in hiring

Facebook has made a public commitment to fighting racism, but there are concerns that don’t translate into its recruiting practices. According to Reuters sources, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is investigating possible “systemic” racism in the recruitment and promotion of Facebook employees. Facebook program manager Oscar Veneszee Jr. and four candidates have reportedly … Read more