Topic: virtual machines
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CISA Alerts: Akira Ransomware Now Targets Linux, Nutanix VMs
The Akira ransomware group has expanded to target Linux systems and Nutanix AHV virtual machines, exploiting vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-40766 and encrypting .qcow2 disk files to increase their impact. Attackers use stolen credentials and tools like AnyDesk and Impacket for initial access, late...
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NAKIVO v11.1: Enhanced Disaster Recovery & MSP Tools
NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.1 enhances data protection with new disaster recovery tools and improved management features for MSPs, supporting virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS infrastructures. The update introduces multilingual support in five languages, real-time replication for VMware, and...
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Nvidia Boosts Open-Source AI with Acquisition and New Nemotron Models
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has launched new A4 Standard instances powered by Ampere's AmpereOne M silicon, offering both virtual machine and bare metal configurations despite Oracle divesting its stake in Ampere. The A4 instances provide up to 35% higher core-for-core performance than the previo...
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Kali Linux 2025.3: Enhanced VM Support & 10 New Tools
Kali Linux 2025.3 introduces significant virtual machine infrastructure enhancements and ten new tools, reinforcing its role for cybersecurity and forensics professionals. The update reintroduces Nexmon Wi-Fi support for broader hardware compatibility and adds tools like Caido for web auditing an...
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IT Pro: Broadcom's High VMware Costs Block Learning Opportunities
The shift to remote learning made virtualization technology like VMware essential for K-12 education, but Broadcom's acquisition has led to significantly higher costs that challenge school budgets. Schools now face difficult decisions as VMware's new business model prioritizes large enterprises, ...
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HP's 17" 1TB Laptop is 71% Off on Amazon - But Not on Their Site
HP is offering its most aggressive Black Friday discounts exclusively on Amazon for a 17.3-inch laptop, priced at $859—a 71% reduction from its usual $2,999 cost. The laptop features a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, designed to handle demanding profe...
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