RSA encryption in practice
At its core, RSA encryption is modular exponentiation. That is, given a message m, the encrypted form of m is x = me mod n where e is a publicly known exponent and n is a product of two large primes. The number n is made public but only the
Read moreBest Material UI Themes for Stunning Web Applications
In this article, we will explore the best Material UI themes available, each offering unique features to suit various project needs. Continue reading Best Material UI Themes for Stunning Web Applications on SitePoint.
Read moreThe FBI is investigating a multiple-state hospital ransomware attack
Illustration: Beatrice Sala The FBI is investigating a ransomware attack that shut down emergency rooms in several states (via The Guardian). Ambulances were diverted while California-based Prospect Medical Holdings, which has hospitals in several states, “took our systems offline to protect them” and launched an investigation in partnership with “third
Read moreSAMRO Appoints Leanne Thomas as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Southern Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is delighted to announce the appointment of Leanne Thomas as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Following an extensive search that considered both internal and external candidates, the SAMRO Board has chosen Thomas to fill this vital role. Nicholas Maweni, Chairperson of the SAMRO
Read moreThis week in AI: Experiments, retirements, and extinction events
Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of the last week’s stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. YouTube has begun
Read moreCode to convert words to Major system numbers
A few days ago I wrote about using the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary to search for words that decode to certain numbers in the Major mnemonic system. You can find a brief description of the Major system in that post. As large as the CMU dictionary is, it did not contain
Read moreSpyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data
Poland-based spyware LetMeSpy is no longer operational and said it will shut down after a June data breach wiped out its servers, including its huge trove of data stolen from thousands of victims’ phones. In a notice on its website in both English and Polish, LetMeSpy confirmed the “permanent shutdown”
Read moreEpsilon and ExodusClouds Partner to Boost Global Enterprise Connectivity
ExodusClouds, a pioneering global cloud connectivity provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Epsilon Telecommunications, a leading global interconnectivity provider, to enhance its worldwide connectivity solutions for enterprises spanning diverse industry verticals. ExodusClouds will offer a customized version of Epsilon’s Network as a Service (NaaS) platform, Infiny, catering to enterprise
Read moreHere’s what the Fearless Fund lawsuit could mean for venture
The first official piece of policy around diversity efforts in venture capital may soon see the light of day, but not because of any action by the government. In a complaint filed this week, the American Alliance for Equal Rights — founded by conservative activist Edward Blum, the man driving
Read morePowering Resilience: Why The Cloud is a Good Load Shedding Solution
In 2022, South Africans experienced 205 days of load shedding, with a CSIR report stating that businesses and individuals had no electricity for 43% of the hours in the year. January 2023 saw predictions of the same amount of load shedding this year, but the reality has been far worse.
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