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51 Percent Of Malware Exploits Sold On Dark Web For Microsoft Products

SAN FRANCISCO - According to the recent Atlas VPN team findings, 51 percent of exploits sold on underground cybercriminal forums are for Microsoft products. The constantly growing number of published vulnerabilities could mean that the impact of cyberattacks will increase as well. The numbers are based on Trend Micro Research about the rise and imminent fall of

By |2021-07-25T13:23:09-04:00July 25th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

Michigan Education Budget Awards $6 Million To SME PRIME Schools Initiative

SOUTHFIELD - The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part of the approved School Aid Fund Budget (PA 48 of 2021) crafted with bipartisan support from the Michigan Legislature. The award will double the number of schools participating in the unique manufacturer and educator partnership-driven SME PRIME initiative, which offers

By |2021-07-25T13:23:10-04:00July 25th, 2021|Auto Tech, ESD, STEM|

New Transparent Display Engine Will Enable Augmented Reality In Real-World Applications

JACKSONVILLE BEACH  - NewSight Reality, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of breakthrough core technology at the heart of its Transparent Optical Module in collaboration with United States Special Operations Command in advancing the development and capabilities of TOM. NSR's TOM display engines will enable the Augmented Reality market to finally meet the objectives of normalized

By |2021-07-25T13:23:10-04:00July 25th, 2021|IoT, Knowledge Capture|

MMS Holdings Names Two Executive Vice Presidents

CANTON – Life Sciences company MMS Holdings Inc. has appointed Kelly J. Hill to Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations and Strategy and Michelle Gayari to Executive Vice President of Global Operational Excellence and Innovation. Hill and Gayari are long-time members of the executive leadership team at MMS, which has remained unchanged for the

By |2021-07-25T13:23:10-04:00July 25th, 2021|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport Gets $1 Million Grant To Attract North Carolina Air Service

KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport received a $1 million Small Community Air Service Development grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to be used as a revenue guarantee and marketing to recruit and support new air service to attract an air carrier for new nonstop service to Charlotte, North Carolina. “Our local airports

By |2021-07-25T12:58:53-04:00July 25th, 2021|Featured, Politics, Politics/Government|

Finalists Named For Lakeshore Innovator Of The Year Award

MUSKEGON - Five groups or individuals have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award, presented by Grand Valley State University’s Muskegon Innovation Hub. The award celebrates and recognizes the most innovative ideas on the Lakeshore. The winner will be announced at a ceremony July 29 from 5-7 p.m. at

By |2021-07-25T12:58:54-04:00July 25th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Samsung’s New Foldables Smart Phones Arrive Unpacked Aug. 11

SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung's ready to update its foldable devices. The company on Tuesday said it will host a virtual Unpacked event on Aug. 11, where it's expected to show off less expensive foldables that aim to move the devices beyond niche products. The company sent invites to reporters, saying its virtual keynote will take

By |2021-07-25T12:59:27-04:00July 25th, 2021|New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Pegasus Spyware: What To Know About NSO Group’s Phone Surveillance Software

SAN FRANCISCO - It's a doozy of a digital spying case. Security researchers found evidence of attempted or successful installation of Pegasus, software made by an Israeli cybersecurity company, on 37 phones of activists, journalists and businesspeople. They appear to have been the targets of potentially intense secret surveillance by software intended to pursue criminals and terrorists.

By |2021-07-24T13:40:10-04:00July 24th, 2021|Cyber Defense|

What Does It Take To Get Funding From An Angel Investor?

ANN ARBOR - What does it take to get private equity financing from an Angel Investing group? David Weaver who supervises deal flow for the Birmingham Angels and City Side Ventures tells you the ins and outs in the very informative video interview. If you're looking to finance your technology-focused startup, even if it is

By |2021-07-23T16:02:10-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Russian Ransomware Websites Shut Down – Who Done It?

ANN ARBOR - In mid July, the Russian-based hacker sites that have triggered a series of ransomware and intelligence gathering hacks targeting US businesses and government went dark. The question is why? Was it the Russian government bringing them down or the work of a US agency? Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Security Officer for

By |2021-07-23T11:44:52-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|