This move comes less than a year after the United States banned Kaspersky products, out of the same fear that the company is under Russian government control.
Month: February 2025
Global Security News, Security
OpenAI bans ChatGPT accounts used by North Korean hackers
OpenAI says it blocked several North Korean hacking groups from using its ChatGPT platform to research future targets and find ways to hack into their networks. […]
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Virgin Media to launch 5 Gbps fibre broadband in Ireland
Irish broadcaster and fibre network operator Virgin Media has signalled its intention to launch a 5 Gbps fibre broadband service in Q2 2025.
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Virgin Media to launch 5 Gbps fibre broadband in Ireland
Irish broadcaster and fibre network operator Virgin Media has signalled its intention to launch a 5 Gbps fibre broadband service in Q2 2025.
Global Security News, Security
Russia warns financial sector of major IT service provider hack
Russia’s National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) is warning organizations in the country’s credit and financial sector about a breach at LANIT, a major Russian IT service and software provider. […]
Global Security News
DeepSeek’s ByteDance Data-Sharing Raises Fresh Security Concerns
Confirmation by South Korea’s data protection agency that the AI chatbot sent data to TikTok’s Chinese parent company has spurred a ban in that nation, and is again is calling into question DeepSeek’s safety.
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DOGE’s HR email is getting the ‘Bee Movie’ spam treatment
Over the weekend, Elon Musk surveyed his followers on X — the platform he spent $44 billion to buy — asking whether federal employees should be required to send his team an email with a list of five things they accomplished this week. With the yes votes totaling over 70%, Musk followed through. Federal employees…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Telefónica México to bring Helium network to Movistar subscribers
Movistar, Telefónica’s mobile carrier in Mexico and decentralised wireless communications provider Helium have begun to roll out the Helium Network, activating the service for 2.3 million Movistar subscribers across Mexico.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Telefónica México to bring Helium network to Movistar subscribers
Movistar, Telefónica’s mobile carrier in Mexico and decentralised wireless communications provider Helium have begun to roll out the Helium Network, activating the service for 2.3 million Movistar subscribers across Mexico.
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
AI Startup Anthropic Finalizing $3.5 Billion Funding Round
Company behind Claude chatbot is valued at $61.5 billion after overcoming investor fears sparked by the success of China’s DeepSeek.
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A comprehensive list of 2024 and 2025 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Microsoft tests ad-supported Office apps for Windows users
Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents. […]
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Microsoft launches ad-supported Office apps for Windows users
Microsoft has released ad-supported versions of its Office desktop apps, which have limited features but allow Windows users to edit their documents for free. […]
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Anthropic used Pokémon to benchmark its newest AI model
Anthropic used Pokémon to benchmark its newest AI model. Yes, really. In a blog post published Monday, Anthropic said that it tested its latest model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, on the Game Boy classic Pokémon Red. The company equipped the model with basic memory, screen pixel input, and function calls to press buttons and navigate around the…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Space, SpaceX, Starship
SpaceX says Starship self-destructed after propellant leaks caused fires and comms blackout
SpaceX said Monday that last month’s Starship explosion was brought on by a cascading series of events caused by propellant leaks — a problem the company says has been addressed ahead of an eighth test flight that could happen as early as Friday. The spaceflight company is still waiting for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Media & Entertainment, soundcloud, Spotify, TicketMaster
SoundCloud partners with TicketMaster to let artists list events
Music streamer SoundCloud announced a partnership with entertainment company Live Nation today, allowing artists on its platform to list Ticketmaster and Universe events on their profile in a customized way. The company said it would create more promotion opportunities for artists in the future in partnership with Ticketmaster through a new promotion program but didn’t…
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Khosla Ventures seeks $3.5B in fresh capital
Khosla Ventures, a firm known for early investments in OpenAI, is raising $3.5 billion across three funds, the Wall Street Journal reported. That target is 17% larger than the firm’s previous 2023 fund haul of $3 billion. About half of the new capital will be allocated to its ninth core venture fund. The remaining money will…
Global Security News
Trump Says Workers Who Don’t Respond to Musk’s Email Risk Being Fired
“If you don’t answer, like you’re sort of semi-fired,” the president said Monday.
Apps, Global IT News, Global Security News, Google, google drive
Google Drive users can now access and search transcripts for videos
After launching automatically generated captions for videos last year, Google Drive is now launching searchable video transcripts. Google announced that starting Monday, Drive users can now view and search transcripts for their videos. The new feature gets rid of the need to upload a video’s audio to a transcription service like Otter. Transcripts will appear…
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Anthropic launches a new AI model that ‘thinks’ as long as you want
Anthropic is releasing a new frontier AI model called Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which the company designed to “think” about questions for as long as users want it to. Anthropic calls Claude 3.7 Sonnet the industry’s first “hybrid AI reasoning model,” because it’s a single model that can give both real-time answers and more considered, “thought-out”…
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Australia bans all Kaspersky products on government systems
The Australian government has banned all Kaspersky Lab products and web services from its systems and devices following an analysis that claims the company poses a significant security risk to the country. […]
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Grok 3 appears to be driving Grok usage to new heights
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, released Grok 3, its long-awaited flagship AI model, last week. Grok 3 powers the Grok chatbot apps for mobile and the web, as well as the Grok experience on the Musk-owned social network X. Given that there’s so much competition in the AI chatbot space these days, it wasn’t a…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
Apple’s $500 Billion Is Mostly Already in the Books
The U.S. expansion plan is in line with the company’s spending pattern and its efforts to diversify manufacturing away from China.
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DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app
DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well). DeepSeek’s AI models, which were trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led Wall Street analysts — and technologists — to question whether the U.S. can maintain its…
Global Security News, Security
Botnet targets Basic Auth in Microsoft 365 password spray attacks
A massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide, attempting to confirm credentials. […]
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The SEC will not sue Robinhood over crypto
Robinhood on Monday said that the SEC has closed its investigation into Robinhood’s crypto unit and will not pursue action. This follows Coinbase saying on Friday that the SEC has dropped its lawsuit against it. The SEC, under former chair and crypto hawk Gary Gensler, was looking into a number of crypto exchanges over how…
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Flaw found in stalkerware apps, exposing millions of people. Here’s how to find out if your phone is being spied upon
A serious security vulnerability has been found in popular stalkerware apps, exposing the sensitive personal information and communications of millions of people. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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Perplexity teases a web browser called Comet
AI-powered search engine Perplexity says it’s building its own web browser. In a post on X on Monday, the company launched a signup list for the browser, which isn’t yet available. It’s unclear when it might be — or what the browser look like, even. But we do have a name: Comet. “Just like Perplexity…
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Three years on, Europe looks to Ukraine for the future of defense tech
Today marks three years since Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have heroically fought the war with grit and determination, but they have also, against the odds, innovated on and off the battlefield. In addition to establishing a defense tech initiative called BRAVE1, the country has also hosted tech conferences like…
Global Security News
Essential Addons for Elementor XSS Vulnerability Discovered
Elementor plugin flaw puts 2m WordPress websites at risk, allowing XSS attacks via malicious scripts
Global Security News
New Malware Campaign Uses Cracked Software to Spread Lumma and ACR Stealer
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new campaign that leverages cracked versions of software as a lure to distribute information stealers like Lumma and ACR Stealer. The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) said it has observed a spike in the distribution volume of ACR Stealer since January 2025. A notable aspect of the stealer malware…
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TikTok (with Douyin) becomes first app to reach $6B in annual consumer spending
TikTok, including its Chinese counterpart Douyin, in 2024 became the first non-game app to reach $6 billion in in-app purchase revenue in a year. According to a new report from app intelligence provider Sensor Tower, TikTok also generated a record high of $1.9 billion in gross in-app purchase (IAP) revenue in the fourth quarter of…
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The Evolution of Single Sign-On for Autonomous AI Agents: Securing Non-Human Identities in the Age of Agentic Automation
As AI agents dominate workflows, traditional SSO struggles with machine-speed authentication. Discover next-gen frameworks using JWT tokens, quantum-resistant cryptography, and behavioral biometrics to secure non-human identities while balancing security and automation. The post The Evolution of Single Sign-On for Autonomous AI Agents: Securing Non-Human Identities in the Age of Agentic Automation appeared first on Security…
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Australia bans government use of Kaspersky software due to ‘unacceptable security risk’
The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist
North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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What defenders are learning from Black Basta’s leaked chat logs
Black Basta’s internal chat logs, which were leaked earlier this month, are providing defenders with actionable intelligence on the ransomware group’s operations, cybercrime experts told CyberScoop. Researchers sifting through Black Basta’s exposed communications found details about the group’s preferred tools and techniques, including custom malware loaders, indicators of compromise, cryptocurrency wallets and email addresses associated…
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
North Korean hackers linked to $1.5 billion ByBit crypto heist
Over the weekend, blockchain security companies and experts have linked North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group to the theft of over $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. […]
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security Bloggers Network
Integration with Gloo Gateway | Impart Security
Securing Web apps, APIs, & LLMs Just Got Easier: Impart’s Native Integration with Gloo Gateway APIs are the backbone of modern applications, but they’re also one of the biggest attack surfaces. As API threats evolve and Large Language Model (LLM) security becomes a pressing concern, organizations need fast, efficient, and easy-to-deploy solutions to protect their…
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The startup battle begins now: TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open
Pre-Series A founders, this is your moment! If you’re ready to showcase your game-changing innovations on a global stage, the battlefield awaits. Applications for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 — the premier startup pitch competition — are officially OPEN. This is your shot to shine! Step onto the global stage and showcase your groundbreaking startup to…
Global Security News
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence at JPMorgan
Teresa Heitsenrether, overseeing the AI rollout at America’s largest bank, on what it means for thousands of employees and millions of Chase Bank customers.
Facebook, fact checking, Global IT News, Global Security News, Meta, Social
As Meta gets rid of fact-checkers, misinformation is going viral
Meta is phasing out its third-party fact-checking programs in the U.S. while it reintroduces a bonus program for creators, which pays them for viral content. The timing of these changes at Meta could intensify the prevalence of misinformation, according to ProPublica. In the past, content creators could not monetize posts that fact-checkers deemed false; but…
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LogonBox VPN 2.4.11 – Now Available
IntroductionLogonBox is pleased to announce the immediate availability of LogonBox VPN 2.4.11.This release includes extra support for TOTP in our own authenticator as well as updated components to address potential security concerns.TOTP additionsThe LogonBox Authenticator now supports failover to using TOTP if the user’s mobile is offline or out of signal range.On the LogonBox web…
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Exploits for unpatched Parallels Desktop flaw give root on Macs
Two different exploits for an unpatched Parallels Desktop privilege elevation vulnerability have been publicly disclosed, allowing users to gain root access on impacted Mac devices. […]
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Video: How Pegasystems and Tata Consultancy Services Helped Transform Becton, Dickinson and Company
In this episode of Partner POV, we dive into a powerful success story featuring Pegasystems, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and customer, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). Learn how BD, a global medical technology company working to advance health and medical discovery, tackled complex workflow and process orchestration challenges with Pega’s AI-powered platform and TCS’s expertise…
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LogonBox SSPR 2.4.11 – Now Available
IntroductionLogonBox is pleased to announce the immediate availability of LogonBox SSPR 2.4.11.This release includes extra support for TOTP in our own authenticator as well as updated components to address potential security concerns.TOTP additionsThe LogonBox Authenticator now supports failover to using TOTP if the user’s mobile is offline or out of signal range.On the LogonBox web…
Global Security News
Michigan Man Indicted for Dark Web Credential Fraud
Michigan man indicted for dark web credential fraud, purchased 2,500 logins from Genesis Market
business, channel, Global IT News, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
ThreatLocker Supercharges MSP Security with New Tools
ThreatLocker just released many new security tools that simplify MSPs’ lives. At its Zero Trust World 2025 conference in Orlando this week, the company announced a suite of new security offerings, expanding its reach into key IT areas. CEO Danny Jenkins states that new capabilities include patch management, web filtering, and cloud control. The company…
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Flexport releases onslaught of AI tools in a move inspired by ‘Founder Mode’
Freight forwarding and logistics company Flexport is rolling out a suite of new products and features, many of which use AI, in what the company says will be the first in a series of semi-annual announcements of this kind. If that sounds similar to Airbnb’s approach to seasonal product announcements, that’s because it was the…
Global Security News
How APT Naming Conventions Make Us Less Safe
Only by addressing the inefficiencies of current naming conventions can we create a safer, more resilient landscape for all defenders.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Genetec introduces Cloudlink 210: Industry’s First Multi-Workload Cloud-Managed Appliance
COMPANY NEWS: Secure and scalable, Cloudlink 210 bridges on-premises systems to the cloud and features cybersecurity protection for existing devices.
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Genetec introduces Cloudlink 210: Industry’s First Multi-Workload Cloud-Managed Appliance
COMPANY NEWS: Secure and scalable, Cloudlink 210 bridges on-premises systems to the cloud and features cybersecurity protection for existing devices.
Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Google Cloud Shields Data With Quantum-Resistant Digital Signatures
Google Cloud’s Key Management Service now features quantum-safe digital signatures to strengthen data integrity and prepare for emerging quantum computing challenges
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, North America, physical access control, Security
A single default password exposes access to dozens of apartment buildings
An unchanged credential allows anyone to virtually control door locks and elevators at dozens of apartment buildings across North America, a security researcher found. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Appfire Partner Exec on Flow Acquisition & Ecosystem Growth
Independent software vendor Appfire builds tools and technologies to simplify, automate, and improve the experience of users across products from leading companies such as Atlassian, monday.com, and others. SVP of Global Channel and Field Operations Colin Puckett shared details on the latest acquisition, how the company approaches industry demand, and more in an interview with…
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Right of Boom, CIS & Antisyphon Partner on CIS Controls Course
Right of Boom is a cybersecurity community purpose-built for managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security services providers (MSSPs). It will partner with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and Antisyphon Training to launch a course for MSPs, helping them master CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls). The CIS Controls Mastery Course for MSPs will…
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Cambium is building an AI that helps turn waste wood into usable lumber
Cambium uses data on timber and lumber transactions in a bid to make salvage wood appealing to a range of companies. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Patlytics raises $14M for its patent analytics platform
For decades, patents have been a bone of contention in the technology world, seen by some as a way to protect intellectual property, but by critics as a blunt weapon against innovation. In the age of AI, they are once again getting revisited. New York startup Patlytics has developed an AI-enabled patent analytics platform to…
Global Security News, Ransomware
Deutscher IT-Dienstleister im Visier von Ransomware-Angreifern
Die Hackerbande Akira soll Daten von InSyst gestohlen haben. Quality Pixel – Shutterstock.com Der IT-Dienstleister InSyst wurde offenbar Ziel einer Ransomware-Attacke. Die Ransomware-Gruppe Akira fügte das Unternehmen kürzlich zu ihrer Opferliste im Darknet hinzu. Die Hacker behaupten, vertrauliche Daten wie NDAs, Führerscheine, Finanzdaten sowie Kontaktdaten von Mitarbeitern und Kunden erbeutet zu haben. Die Angreifer drohen…
Global Security News
IT/OT Convergence Fuels Manufacturing Cyber Incidents
Telstra found that 75% of cyber incidents impacting manufacturing firms originated from the targeting of IT systems connected to OT environments
Global Security News
Apple Earmarks $500 Billion for U.S. Expansion
The company plans to create 20,000 jobs and build a factory in Houston to support its generative-AI system.
AI, Facebook, Global IT News, Global Security News, Meta, meta ai, Social
Meta AI arrives in the Middle East and Africa with support for Arabic
Meta has formally expanded Meta AI to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), opening the AI-enabled chatbot to millions more people. Back in October, Meta announced it was launching Meta AI in six additional markets, including Brazil and the U.K. At the same time, the company teased gradual rollout plans for additional markets around…
Cloud Security, Global Security News, logrhythm, Security, SIEM, splunk
LogRhythm vs Splunk (2025): SIEM Tool Comparison
This is a comprehensive LogRhythm vs Splunk SIEM tool comparison. Use our guide to learn about features, pricing, and more.
business, channel, Global Security News, News and Trends, services
Newest ‘Head Nerd’ On Supporting Partners at N-Able
Global technology vendor N-able announced in February that Ben Lee had joined its “Head Nerds” team. This business division provides a variety of enablement resources to N-able channel partners. Lee spoke with us to share more details about his long career working with Microsoft solutions and why joining this program was the right move. Lee’s…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Fortinet completes the Infosec registered assessors program assessment for FortiSASE
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet continues to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions to support Australian public-sector and critical infrastructure use cases.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Fortinet completes the Infosec registered assessors program assessment for FortiSASE
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet continues to deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions to support Australian public-sector and critical infrastructure use cases.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Williams AV unveils SoundPlus® T3 and Auracast to redefine accessibility in assistive listening
COMPANY NEWS: One in six Australians experience hearing loss, a figure expected to rise to one in four by 2050.[1] This growing need for high-quality, accessible audio systems is addressed by Williams AV with two new innovations: the SoundPlus® T3 Infrared Transmitter, available from March 2025, and the Auracast solution, launching locally after its debut…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Williams AV unveils SoundPlus® T3 and Auracast to redefine accessibility in assistive listening
COMPANY NEWS: One in six Australians experience hearing loss, a figure expected to rise to one in four by 2050.[1] This growing need for high-quality, accessible audio systems is addressed by Williams AV with two new innovations: the SoundPlus® T3 Infrared Transmitter, available from March 2025, and the Auracast solution, launching locally after its debut…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Why manufacturers must embrace ERP to optimise resources and secure skilled workers
GUEST OPINION: Australian manufacturing businesses face increasing difficulty finding skilled workers. Labour shortages are a persistent challenge, with younger generations showing little interest in traditional shop floor roles, leaving businesses struggling to maintain production schedules.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Why manufacturers must embrace ERP to optimise resources and secure skilled workers
GUEST OPINION: Australian manufacturing businesses face increasing difficulty finding skilled workers. Labour shortages are a persistent challenge, with younger generations showing little interest in traditional shop floor roles, leaving businesses struggling to maintain production schedules.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Seeing Machines names Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America as a referral partner to drive accelerated sales of Guardian Generation 3 in The Americas
COMPANY NEWS: Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announces that Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (“MEAA”) has signed a Referral Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Company that will allow Seeing Machines to leverage MEAA’s significant Aftermarket distribution network and customer base across…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Seeing Machines names Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America as a referral partner to drive accelerated sales of Guardian Generation 3 in The Americas
COMPANY NEWS: Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, announces that Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (“MEAA”) has signed a Referral Agreement (“Agreement”) with the Company that will allow Seeing Machines to leverage MEAA’s significant Aftermarket distribution network and customer base across…
Global IT News, Global Security News
Why 360-degree visibility is the future of contact centre performance management
GUEST OPINION: The evolution of performance management is reshaping the dynamics of contact centre organisations. The increasing complexity of customer expectations and operational demands is forcing organisations to adopt innovative approaches to improve outcomes, deepen employee engagement, and maintain competitive advantage.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Why 360-degree visibility is the future of contact centre performance management
GUEST OPINION: The evolution of performance management is reshaping the dynamics of contact centre organisations. The increasing complexity of customer expectations and operational demands is forcing organisations to adopt innovative approaches to improve outcomes, deepen employee engagement, and maintain competitive advantage.
AI, AI servers, Apple, chipmaking, Enterprise, Gadgets, Global IT News, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Hardware, Houston, manufacturing
Apple commits $500B to US manufacturing, including a new AI server facility in Houston
The U.S. government is leaning hard on tech companies to make more commitments to building their businesses in the country, and Big Tech is falling in line. On Monday, Apple laid out its own plans in that area: it will spend $500 billion over the next four years in areas like high-end manufacturing, engineering, and…
Global Security News
Trump’s Early Policy Moves Create New Headaches for This Biotech Heavyweight
Policy shifts are compounding an already challenging growth picture for Illumina.
Global Security News
Trump’s Early Policy Moves Create New Headaches for This Biotech Heavyweight
Policy shifts are compounding an already challenging growth picture for Illumina.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Backbase and MeaWallet Partner To Transform Digital Payment Security in Australia and New Zealand
COMPANY NEWS: Banks and fintechs set to deliver secure, frictionless digital payment experiences through advanced tokenisation technology
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Backbase and MeaWallet Partner To Transform Digital Payment Security in Australia and New Zealand
COMPANY NEWS: Banks and fintechs set to deliver secure, frictionless digital payment experiences through advanced tokenisation technology
Global IT News, Global Security News
Twilio Appoints New Channel Leader in ANZ
Vaughan Webster joins to drive channel strategy and growth
Global IT News, Global Security News
Twilio Appoints New Channel Leader in ANZ
Vaughan Webster joins to drive channel strategy and growth
Global IT News, Global Security News
Expert warns: Small businesses missing out on AI cost-saving and growth opportunities
Experienced business marketing and sales strategist, Jennifer Benedek, founder and director of FWD Focus, is set to host a much-needed ‘Human+AI Marketing Mix Summit’ on Thursday 27 February, 2025 in Sydney’s CBD.
Global IT News, Global Security News
Expert warns: Small businesses missing out on AI cost-saving and growth opportunities
Experienced business marketing and sales strategist, Jennifer Benedek, founder and director of FWD Focus, is set to host a much-needed ‘Human+AI Marketing Mix Summit’ on Thursday 27 February, 2025 in Sydney’s CBD.
Global Security News
Apple Earmarks $500 Billion for U.S. Expansion
Apple said it plans to spend more than $500 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing footprint in the U.S.
Global Security News
Experts Slam Government After “Disastrous” Apple Encryption Move
Experts argue Britons are now less secure after their government effectively forced Apple to abandon end-to-end encryption
Global Security News
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: From $1.5B Crypto Heist to AI Misuse & Apple’s Data Dilemma
Welcome to your weekly roundup of cyber news, where every headline gives you a peek into the world of online battles. This week, we look at a huge crypto theft, reveal some sneaky AI scam tricks, and discuss big changes in data protection. Let these stories spark your interest and help you understand the changing…
Global Security News
Becoming Ransomware Ready: Why Continuous Validation Is Your Best Defense
Ransomware doesn’t hit all at once—it slowly floods your defenses in stages. Like a ship subsumed with water, the attack starts quietly, below the surface, with subtle warning signs that are easy to miss. By the time encryption starts, it’s too late to stop the flood. Each stage of a ransomware attack offers a small…
Global Security News
Google Cloud KMS Adds Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures to Defend Against Future Threats
Google Cloud has announced quantum-safe digital signatures in Google Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS) for software-based keys as a way to bulletproof encryption systems against the threat posed by cryptographically-relevant quantum computers. The feature, currently in preview, coexists with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
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Conducting Security Audits in Supply Chain Management
Cyberattacks against supply chains have risen recently, but many risks go unnoticed and unaddressed. As cybercrime grows, supply chain professionals must embrace regular security audits. The post Conducting Security Audits in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Yope is sparking GenZ (and VC) interest with an Instagram-like app for private groups
Photo and video apps targeting young adults with social hooks are a dime a dozen these days, so those that show traction with 18-twentysomethings tend to catch the attention of investors looking for the next Instagram or TikTok. In the latest example, photo-sharing app Yope, which lets you share still images to private groups, says…
Global Security News
Australia Bans Kaspersky Software Over National Security and Espionage Concerns
Australia has become the latest country to ban the installation of security software from Russian company Kaspersky, citing national security concerns. “After considering threat and risk analysis, I have determined that the use of Kaspersky Lab, Inc. products and web services by Australian Government entities poses an unacceptable security risk to Australian Government, networks and…
Global Security News
Bybit Offers $140m Bounty to Recover Funds After Mega Crypto-Heist
Following the largest-ever crypto theft, Bybit is offering researchers up to 10% of recovered funds
Europe, Global Security News, VC, Venture
Key Cambridge, UK VC launches $126M fund to stem later stage flight
It’s often said that the UK and Europe lack the huge level of growth funding for later-stage startups that the US has for its own, and this is correct. According to the European Investment Fund, there are at least seven times more large-size VC funds in the US than in Europe. So the appearance of a…
Global Security News
Alibaba to Spend More Than $52 Billion in AI, Cloud Over Next Three Years
The Chinese technology giant first mentioned the plan last week when it reported results but didn’t provide a specific figure.
Financial Services Industry, Generative AI, Security, Global Security News
AI can kill banks: Cybersecurity’s disinformation gap
The British research organization Say No To Disinfo has simulated an AI-driven disinformation campaign in cooperation with communications specialists Fenimore Harper. As part of the campaign, 500 bank customers in the UK were confronted with synthetic “rumours” about their financial institution. The motivation behind the simulation was to ascertain whether fake news campaigns based on…
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The Essential Guide to Horizon Scanning in Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, compliance and regulatory frameworks are evolving faster than ever. The risk of falling behind on these changes can be severe. Enter horizon scanning—a concept that’s rapidly gaining traction in compliance and regulatory risk management. Horizon scanning is not a new concept. In fact, horizon scanning has been used for…
CSO and CISO, Human Resources, IT Leadership, Security Practices, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
Strategic? Functional? Tactical? Which type of CISO are you?
When executives at a startup asked security leader George Gerchow to advise them on selecting a CISO, Gerchow recommended finding a security chief who had the skills to scale a security program, handle an incident, and engage with customers. The company instead hired a highly technical CISO, one who worked like the hands-on architect Gerchow…
Global IT News, Global Security News, Larry Ellison, Sensei Farms, Startups
The lesson of Larry Ellison’s misadventures in farming
Larry Ellison’s leap into farming with his company, Sensei Farms, serves up a classic reminder: being a genius in one arena doesn’t mean success in another. As the WSJ reports, the Oracle co-founder set out to reinvent agriculture on Hawaii’s Lāna‘i Island, which he scooped up for $300 million back in 2012. Eight years and…
Asia Pacific, Global Security News
China’s Leading Private Rocket Company Has Eye on Listing in 2028
The Jiangsu-based company’s CEO said that while it intends to go public in the future, the timing will depend on the company’s product development and China’s capital-market conditions.
Data and Information Security, Government, Security, Global Security News
Australia bans the use of Kaspersky products by government entities
The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued on Friday a mandatory direction under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to government entities requiring all to prevent the installation of Kaspersky products and web services from its devices and to remove existing ones. In the directive signed by Stephanie Foster on 17 February, Foster…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Mit MXDR gegen den Fachkräftemangel
Mit dem Einsatz von MXDR können Unternehmen ihr IT-Security-Team durch Experten erweitern und deren Expertise nutzen. G Data IT-Sicherheit ist für Unternehmen von entscheidender Bedeutung, um die Infrastruktur vor Angriffen zu schützen und die Verfügbarkeit von Ressourcen und Daten zu gewährleisten. Der Bereich erfordet nicht nur spezielles Fachwissen, sondern vor allem Fachpersonal. IT-Sicherheitsexpertinnen und -experten…