Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer: Wiz researchers say two vulnerabilities in the OverlayFS filesystem module in Ubuntu may allow unprivileged local users to gain elevated privileges  —  Two Linux vulnerabilities introduced recently into the Ubuntu kernel create the potential for unprivileged local users to gain elevated privileges on a massive number of devices. Lees verder op Tech Meme

PYMNTS.com: RapidAI, which develops AI-powered software to help diagnose neurovascular, cardiac, and vascular diseases, raised a $75M Series C led by Vista Credit Partners  —  RapidAI has secured $75 million in Series C funding to continue developing its clinical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Todd Spangler / Variety: Roku reports Q2 revenue up 11% YoY to $847.2M, vs. $773.5M est., platform revenue up 11% YoY to $744M, and active accounts up 16% YoY to 73.5M; ROKU jumps 8%+  —  The company reported Q2 revenue of $847.2 million, up 11%, and a net loss of $107.6 million (-$0.76 per share). Lees verder op Tech Meme

Berber Jin / Wall Street Journal: Sources: Sequoia cut the size of its cryptocurrency fund to $200M from $585M and of its ecosystem fund, which invests in other funds, to $450M from $900M  —  Brand has come under scrutiny following a series of controversial decisions  —  Sequoia Capital pared back the size of two major venture funds … Lees verder op Tech Meme