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This handy cookbook teaches new-to-intermediate Linux users the essential skills necessary to manage a Linux system, using both graphical and command-line tools.
Whether you run Linux in embedded, desktop, server, or cloud or virtual environments, the fundamental skills are the same. This book aims to get you up and running quickly, with copy-paste examples.
AI drives increase in modernization spend
A study of 500 senior IT decision makers finds investment in IT modernization is set to increase by 27 percent in 2024, as enterprises look to take advantage of new technologies, such as AI and edge computing, while meeting increasing productivity demands.
But the study from Couchbase finds 59 percent of respondents are worried their organizations' ability to manage data won't meet GenAI's demands without significant investment.
Internal communication gaps leave enterprises vulnerable to attack
A new report shows that CISOs find it difficult to communicate threats to the C-suite, which is leaving gaps in the organization’s understanding of cyberrisk.
The study from Dynatrace reveals that 87 percent of CISOs say application security is a blind spot at the CEO and board level.
Combating small ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks are so destructive that it’s easy to assume that all of them are large-scale in nature. However, this isn’t always the case, and ransomware gangs can do incredible amounts of damage with relatively small amounts of data. For example, an analysis carried out by Zerto of 116 globally diverse ransomware attacks spanning 43 different ransomware variants uncovered a median dataset size of just 183.5 GB.
When considered alongside a study carried out by Splunk, which says the average ransomware can encrypt a gigabyte of data in 47.7 seconds, the typical encryption detonation process for 183.5 GB of data would take nearly two and a half hours: That’s not very long at all.
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Although creating a machine learning pipeline or developing a working prototype of a software system from that pipeline is easy and straightforward nowadays, the journey toward a professional software system is still extensive.
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Google underlines its commitment to passkeys with new updates
Google launched its passkeys initiative on 2022's World Password Day and this year it's marking the day with some new updates.
It’s expanding Cross-Account Protection, an initiative where Google will share security notifications about suspicious events on your Google Account with the non-Google apps and services you use. Doing this will allow the other apps and services connected to your Google Account to use the security information to better protect your other accounts.
Passwords cling on to celebrate another World Password Day
Last year we asked the question whether it was time to make World Password Day a thing of the past. But despite the rollout of passkey technology from giants like Google, passwords are still here a year on.
There's no doubt that the use of passwords is in decline, but they are proving more tenacious than many people predicted. Here are some expert views on the role of passwords in the wider digital security landscape.
LibreELEC 12 Linux distribution launches with Kodi Omega 21 -- download it now!
LibreELEC, the popular open-source Linux-based operating system for Kodi, has officially released its 12.0 version, incorporating the new Kodi (Omega) v21.0. This is a huge update, particularly in upgrading device support and improving overall performance.
One of the major shifts with LibreELEC 12.0 is the move to a 64-bit architecture for several devices, including the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5. This change means users upgrading from LibreELEC 11 will need to reinstall Widevine DRM to continue using copy-protected video add-ons such as Prime Video and Netflix. Notably, systems running versions older than LibreELEC 10 will require a clean install due to significant updates in Python 3 since Kodi v19.
T-Mobile acquires Mint Mobile
T-Mobile has officially finalized its acquisition of Ka’ena Corporation, the umbrella company for popular prepaid wireless brands Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile.
Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Strategy, and Products at T-Mobile, expressed enthusiasm about the merger, noting, “This combination is a win-win all around. These complementary brands will join our top-rated 5G network, enhancing our ability to innovate and deliver value to customers.”
What the EU AI act means for cybersecurity teams and organizational leaders
On March 13, 2024, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), establishing the world’s first extensive legal framework dedicated to artificial intelligence. This imposes EU-wide regulations that emphasize data quality, transparency, human oversight, and accountability. With potential fines reaching up to €35 million or 7 percent of global annual turnover, the act has profound implications for a wide range of companies operating within the EU.
The AI Act categorizes AI systems according to the risk they pose, with stringent compliance required for high-risk categories. This regulatory framework prohibits certain AI practices deemed unacceptable and meticulously outlines obligations for entities involved at all stages of the AI system lifecycle, including providers, importers, distributors, and users.
Intel surpasses 500 AI models on Core Ultra processors
Today, Intel announced it has successfully optimized over 500 AI models to run on the new Intel Core Ultra processors. These AI-friendly PC chips are equipped with capabilities that enhance AI experiences, provide immersive graphics, and optimize battery life.
This milestone highlights Intel's dedication to advancing client AI through significant investments in AI transformation, framework optimizations, and robust AI tools like the OpenVINO toolkit. The array of 500 models, deployable across CPU, GPU, and NPU, spans various sources such as the OpenVINO Model Zoo, Hugging Face, ONNX Model Zoo, and PyTorch. These models encompass a wide range of local AI inferencing applications, including large language models, diffusion, super resolution, object detection, image classification, segmentation, and computer vision.
A technical overview of Cisco IoT: Routing and switching
The topical area of Cisco’s IoT (Internet of Things) offerings includes assorted types of wireless networking, and they consist of widely disparate requirements in different use cases such as “industrial networking.”
At recent partner training courses and presentations, Cisco summarized its product applications to various market niches. The following article offers a compiled summary of Cisco's IoT products, describing how they might be used and pinpointing why tech decision-makers should care about specific features.
Raycon launches upgraded Everyday Earbuds
Raycon has unveiled an updated version of its Everyday Earbuds. The new enhancements include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), multipoint connectivity, and a quick charge function, building on the success that attracted over 2.5 million customers to the original model.
Ray Lee, co-founder and CEO of Raycon, emphasized the importance of customer feedback in developing the upgraded product. “The original Everyday Earbuds made technology accessible and user-friendly,” Lee said. “Our customers’ enthusiastic support and suggestions inspired these new features, such as ANC and improved device connectivity, which they were eager to see.”
Data privacy requests surge since 2021
A new report shows 246 percent boost in privacy requests since 2021 as consumers seek to clear personal data online.
The report from DataGrail shows Data Subject Requests (DSRs) -- formal requests made to a company by a person to access, delete or request not to sell/share the personal data that the company holds on them -- increased by 32 percent from 2022 to 2023.
New solution helps enterprises demonstrate security and compliance
As numbers and severity of third-party breaches grow, companies are scrutinizing not just how they handle data, but how their vendors do as well. Trust management platform Vanta is launching a new addition to its Trust Center to allow enterprises to automate security questionnaires
Questionnaire Automation in Trust Centers uses Vanta AI to save time by generating suggested responses for security teams to review and approve, rather than starting from scratch each time. This will make it easier for enterprises to proactively and reactively demonstrate their security and compliance.
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