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Sanjay Jain, IT News, ET CIO

By Dhrumil Dhakan With a career that involves working for reputed firms across the country and even across the sea, in the United States, one might think that this might be satisfying enough but according to the man himself, it is not the reputation of the firm but the quality of the work that excites […]

How BMW India drove cars sales online

The pandemic has narrowed or cut off traditional distribution channels for many businesses. At the same time, a new type of consumer has emerged, comfortable using online channels, making fewer trips to stores, and gravitating towards contactless payments. Auto manufacturer BMW India had already anticipated the need for an online sales channel to cater to […]

LiquidPiston engine now runs on hydrogen gas

The developer of a line of advanced rotary diesel and multi-fuel internal combustion engines is expanding into the renewable energy game. LiquidPiston‘s X-Engine, which we’ve covered previously and is helping the Air Force develop vertical takeoff and landing concepts, can now run on hydrogen gas.  The successful use of hydrogen gas to power the X-Engine, […]

Crackonosh malware abuses Windows Safe mode to quietly mine for cryptocurrency

Researchers have discovered a strain of cryptocurrency-mining malware that abuses Windows Safe mode during attacks.  The malware, dubbed Crackonosh by researchers at Avast, spreads through pirated and cracked software, often found through torrents, forums, and “warez” websites.  After finding reports on Reddit of Avast antivirus users querying the sudden loss of the antivirus software from […]