France Seeks to Protect National Interests With Bid for Atos Cybersec

June 19, 2024 at 01:07PM France’s government’s proposed acquisition of Atos’ big data and cybersecurity division for $750 million highlights the company’s essential role in national defense interests. Atos provides critical technology to the military and is crucial for securing sensitive government systems and the upcoming Paris Olympics. The move reflects the government’s keen interest … Read more

French state bidding for piece of Atos, offers €700M

June 14, 2024 at 07:42AM The French government has offered €700 million for crucial assets of troubled IT services company Atos, as part of a restructuring plan. These assets include Advanced Computing, Mission-Critical Systems, and Cybersecurity activities, which have significant involvement in French military and state projects. Atos is evaluating the proposal and is also … Read more

Critical Netflix Genie Bug Opens Big Data Orchestration to RCE

May 22, 2024 at 09:03AM Netflix has patched a critical vulnerability in its open source Genie job orchestration engine, designated as CVE-2024-4701. Remote attackers could potentially execute arbitrary code, exploiting a file upload process. The bug is present in Genie OSS versions prior to 4.3.18. Organizations are urged to upgrade to the fixed version to … Read more

Airbus Looks to Acquire Atos Cybersecurity Unit for Nearly $2 Billion

January 4, 2024 at 04:00PM Airbus and Atos are in initial talks for Airbus to potentially acquire Atos’ Big Data and Security (BDS) business for a valuation of €1.5 to 1.8 billion. The offer is nonbinding, and discussions are ongoing. This potential sale reflects the growing need for specialized aviation cybersecurity solutions, with new regulations … Read more