IT

Flawed computer chips and how

New York - Muslimchronicle

As tech giants race against the clock to fix major security flaws in microprocessors, many users are wondering what lurks behind unsettling names like "Spectre" or "Meltdown" and what can be done about this latest IT scare. - What is Meltdown? And Spectre? - These are the names given to two flaws which have been detected in most of the micro processorsRead more

New malware attack hits parts of Europe

Kiev - Muslimchronicle

A cyber attack hit a Ukrainian international airport and three Russian media outlets Tuesday before also being detected by IT experts in Germany and at least two other European states. The malware called "BadRabbit" appeared to be the largest since "NotPetya" was launched from the same two countries before affecting the rest of the world in July. US and RussianRead more

'It,' terrorizing box-office rivals, sets horror-flick record

Washington - AFP

Stephen King wrote "It." Warner Bros. and New Line made "It." And audiences seem to love "It." The new freaky-scary film by that title broke records over the weekend as the largest September opening and largest opening for an R-rated horror film in North American theaters, industry websites reported Sunday. "It," starring Bill Skarsgard as a creepy clown who terrorizesRead more

Indian Hawker Finds Rs5m Transacted In His Name

Kolkata - Arab Today

A man who sells incense sticks on the outskirts of Kolkata for a living was shocked to receive a notice from the income-tax department for having transacted over Rs5.5 million (Dh298,228) from his savings bank account with a private bank in India. Tapas Guha initially considered the notice a cruel joke, as he hardly makes Rs3,000 a month. However, aRead more

Middle East IT spend is set to reach $212.9 billion in 2016

Dubai - WAM

Under the theme "Reimagining Realities", Gitex Technology Week 2016, from October 16-20, will highlight how technology can transform businesses through cutting-edge showcases, international keynotes and dignitaries from around the globe in attendance. Robotics and drones will demonstrate how the supply chain is evolving at the upcoming Gitex Technology Week, the largest technology exchange and marketplace for Middle East & Africa,Read more