EC2 Mac Dedicated Hosts now provide visibility into supported macOS versions

Starting today, customers are able to view the latest macOS versions supported on their EC2 Mac Dedicated Host, which enables them to proactively validate if their Dedicated Host can support instances with their preferred macOS versions. As each macOS version requires a minimum firmware version on the underlying Apple Mac to successfully boot, a host may not support booting the latest macOS versions if the firmware on the Apple Mac is outdated, which may happen if an allocated Mac Dedicated Host has remained idle for an extended period of time. To ensure supportability for the latest macOS versions, customers can launch and terminate instances on their allocated Mac Dedicated Host which will trigger the host sanitization workflow and update the firmware on the…


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Aaron Rodgers Was “Most Prepared” to Host “Jeopardy!,” Mike Richards Says

When longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died of pancreatic cancer in Nov. 2020, rumors swirled around who would step up to take over the job. The game show welcomed a series of guest hosts as an audition of sorts, with the full-time gig eventually going to then-executive producer Mike Richards. His stint did not last long, however. Richards was axed after just one day of hosting in 2021 after an investigation prompted by The Ringer’s expose on his offensive comments and an lawsuit he faced in one of his former game show jobs. Now, Richards, who was also relieved of his executive producer role, is speaking out about the scandal—and the other hosting candidates who he believes were best suited for the job.

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Internet Vikings Became VMware Premier Partner, Offering Cost-Effective Solutions for iGaming and Sports Betting




Internet Vikings, a leading hosting provider for the iGaming and sports betting sector, has achieved a VMware Premier partner status. This enables the company to offer its clients protection against the financial impacts of the latest VMware’s licensing changes.

On December 11, 2023, VMware by Broadcom announced the discontinuation of perpetual licenses and SaaS, with a shift towards a subscription-based model. This move introduces improved services for VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) and VVF (VMware vSphere Foundation) but can increase costs for clients requiring specific features. This licensing overhaul poses challenges across many sectors, including iGaming and sports betting.

Recognizing the upcoming impact that…


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Data Storage Corporation Selected by Leading U.S. Insurance Company for Cloud Migration, Hosting and Managed Services

Data Storage Corp.

Data Storage Corp.

MELVILLE, N.Y, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Data Storage Corporation (Nasdaq: DTST) (“DSC” and the “Company”), a provider of diverse business continuity solutions for disaster-recovery, cloud infrastructure, cyber-security, and IT services, today announced its CloudFirst Solutions subsidiary has been selected by one of the largest United States insurance companies to migrate their data center to the cloud for one of the customer’s divisions. In addition to the cloud migration, Data Storage Corporation will provide hosting and managed services, including the implementation of a comprehensive suite of advanced security solutions, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and compliance.

After an extensive evaluation of various providers, the…


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Top document publishing services are being spoofed to send out malware

Hackers have found yet another cloud-based service they can use to bypass email protection and land phishing emails straight into people’s inboxes.

Security researchers from Cisco Talos have reported observing malicious files built on digital document publishing (DDP) platforms, such as Publuu, Marq, FlipSnack, Issuu, FlippingBook, RelayTo and SimpleBooklet. These platforms allow users to create interactive flipbooks out of PDF files.


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