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UK legislation bans weak passwords

Starting Monday, the UK will enforce new laws banning the sale of devices with weak default passwords such...

Massive Credential Stuffing attack exploits home devices

Okta, a leading authentication service, is raising alarms over a massive credential-stuffing attack that cleverly disguises fraudulent login...

Hashtag Trending for World Password Day, Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

Security firm Okta warns of an unprecendented password stuffing attack that is piggybacking on regular user’s mobile and home devices, the UK is banning...

Google Chrome’s new post-quantum cryptography causes connection issues

The latest update to Google Chrome, version 124, which integrates a new quantum-resistant encryption mechanism, has led to significant connection issues for some users....

Founders of cryptocurrency firm charged with laundering over $100 million

In a major crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York...

Meta to face EU investigation over disinformation under Digital Services Act

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to undergo a European Union investigation concerning its...

OVHcloud shares data center cooling designs to aid global sustainability

OVHcloud recently unveiled its open-sourcing of key water cooling system components during the 2024 Open Compute Project (OCP)...

Cyber Security Today, April 29, 2024 – Credential stuffing attacks are hitting firms using Okta ID management solutions, and more

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First responders battle mobile communications issues. Hashtag Trending, Monday April 29, 2024

93% of first responders experience issues with their mobile devices, New York state mandates $15.00 a month internet...

New York mandates 15 dollar broadband plans for low-income consumers

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit has overturned a previous ruling,...

Tests unable to distinguish AI from human reviews

AI-generated restaurant reviews can now pass the Turing test, successfully fooling both human readers and automated detectors, according...

Google Chrome update essential for Windows users

The latest Chrome update has just been rolled out, bringing the version up to 124.0.6367.78/.79. This update is...

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Zuckerberg shares his vision with investors and Meta stock tanks

In an era where instant gratification is often the...

AI surpasses human benchmarks in most areas: Stanford report

Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has...

Microsoft and OpenAI partner to build a $100 Billion AI supercomputer “Stargate”

In a bold stride towards computational supremacy, Microsoft, in...

US Bill Aims to Unveil AI Training Data Sources Amid Copyright Concerns

In a significant move toward transparency, a bill was...

AI presents an “extinction level threat” – US Gov’t Report: Hashtag Trending for Tuesday, March 12, 2024

A new US government report warns that AI presents an “extinction level threat to the human species. Elon Musk is outsourcing his Grok AI code. Hackers have breached the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the US and a researcher shows how to steal a Tesla by leveraging a feature of the Tesla charging stations.

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The race to harness AI in big banks heats up

The journey to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the...

IMF reports that 40 percent of global employment could be disrupted by AI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark...

Reverse ATMs becomes solution for cashless business

To accommodate the expanding number of cashless companies, reverse...

Shopify teams up with Melio to launch bill pay tool

Melio, a B2B payments firm, has teamed with Shopify...

Federal Budget 2023: Millions to fight foreign interference, threats and covert activities

A new National Counter-Foreign Interference Office will be created if the bud

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Windows 11 upgrades for previously blocked PCs

Microsoft has finally resolved a longstanding issue that prevented certain PCs from upgrading to Windows 11. The compatibility hold, which was due to a bug involving Intel Smart Sound Technology on 11th...

Salesforce potential acquisition of Informatica: A game changer for data-driven AI innovation?

In a move poised to redefine the enterprise software landscape, Salesforce is in the advanced stages of acquiring data management giant Informatica. The $11 billion deal, if closed, will mark Salesforce's latest...

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Cisco Duo’s Multifactor Authentication service compromised by social engineering attack

Cisco Duo, a prominent provider of multifactor authentication (MFA) services, has fallen victim to a cyberattack targeting one of its third-party telephony service providers. Cisco has issued an advisory to customers, alerting...

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Broadcom backs down on VMWare pricing: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

YouTube clamps down on third party apps that block ads. Experts predict a new cyber-war between Iran and Israel. Elon Musk backs down on his fight with the Brazilian government and Broadcom makes concessions in the face of customer outrage and European regulatory scrutiny of its new VMWare pricing. All this and more on the

Broadcom offers concessions facing customer outrage and regulatory pressure

Broadcom has announced adjustments to its approach with VMware customers, signaling a shift in strategy as it faces market challenges and regulatory scrutiny in Europe. In response to customer feedback, Broadcom CEO...

Could AI really consume 25 percent of US power by 2030?

The rapid development of generative AI, while driving technological innovation, brings with it an escalating energy demand that raises concerns about sustainability and power consumption. Ami Badani, Chief Marketing Officer of Arm...

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