Gen Z know the risks but still reuse passwords
A new survey of 2,300 adults worldwide reveals that 79 percent of Gen Z believe reusing the same password across multiple accounts is risky, however, 72 percent still admit to doing so.
The study from Bitwarden ahead of next Thursday's World Password Day also shows 59 percent of Gen Z admit to reusing an existing password when updating an account with a company that has experienced a data breach, this is compared to just 23 percent of Boomers.
The in-demand AI job roles and what they mean for business [Q&A]
As artificial intelligence finds its way into more and more areas there are concerns around accuracy, security, jobs and more.
Addressing these means organizations will need to fill some new roles. To find out what they are and what impact they will have we spoke to Aimei Wei, chief technical officer and co-founder of Stellar Cyber, to get her views on the AI hiring market.
Gmail introduces a Manage Subscriptions tab so you can unsubscribe from junk mailing lists en masse
Your Gmail inbox is home to all manner of useful correspondence, but it’s almost certainly littered with lots of unwanted crap as well. Junk emails, unwanted newsletters, site update messages and the like are serious annoyances with no sign of abating. But Google has taken steps to put users back in charge.
Having previously introduced an Unsubscribe button to provide a one-click means of ending the receipt of unwanted emails, there is now another option available to its users. A new Manage Subscriptions feature makes ditching the junk easier than ever.
Instagram launches its new video editing app called Edits
Clearly keen to keep pace with its main rival TikTok, Instagram has officially launched its video editing app designed to help creators produce more impression content. Available for iOS and Android the free video editing app goes by the name Edits, and it has many of the same features as TikTok’s CapCut.
Edits was first announced back in January, but now it is available for everyone to download. Instagram says that is helps you to “make great videos on your phone”, billing it as a “video creation app designed for creators”. It seems to be something of a work in progress, but does Edits have what it takes to appeal to the masses?
Acer launches Chromebook Plus 516 with Intel Core i3 and 16-inch display
Acer has officially launched the Chromebook Plus 516 (CB516-1H), a brand-new ChromeOS laptop that delivers a large display and Intel Core performance. To clarify, this is not the Chromebook Plus 516 GE model built for cloud gaming -- this is an entirely new machine.
The CB516-1H-31UE configuration currently available comes equipped with a 13th-generation Intel Core i3 1315U processor, featuring six cores with a boost clock up to 4.5GHz. The laptop pairs that CPU with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS storage. This combination should be fine for typical Chromebook workloads like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming.
Email still the main channel for cyberattacks and disinformation
Malicious actors are increasingly exploiting email to impersonate brands, launch phishing campaigns, and spread false information -- often using sophisticated methods made simpler by emerging technologies.
A new report from Valimail shows that email continues to be the most exploited attack vector for cybercriminals and disinformation campaigns, with artificial intelligence dramatically increasing the sophistication of these threats.
SaaS security needs a more unified approach
New research commissioned by Valence Security from the Cloud Security Alliance looks at the current state of SaaS security to uncover key challenges and explore how organizations are securing and managing their SaaS environments.
It finds SaaS security is a top priority for 86 percent of organizations, with 76 percent of respondents saying they are increasing their budgets this year.
1Password adds protection for agentic AI in the enterprise
Current AI models can perform many tasks such as generating text, but these are 'prompted' -- that is the AI isn't acting by itself. But this is about to change with the arrival of agentic AI.
Gartner estimates that by 2028, 33 percent of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, up from less than one percent in 2024, enabling 15 percent of day-to-day work decisions to be made autonomously.
Not if, but when -- Why every organization needs a cyber resilience strategy
Because of AI, data has become the most valuable competitive asset for organizations regardless of industry. However, cyber-attacks are continuing to escalate, so the need for robust security measures is more important than ever. It is no longer enough to focus solely on prevention, so organizations must shift their mindset and resources toward rapid recovery and resilience.
For years, IT leaders have funneled time and investments into hardening their networks, building firewalls, and implementing the latest access controls to prevent breaches from malicious threat actors. Yet, despite these efforts, the unfortunate reality remains: cyberattacks, particularly ransomware attacks, are no longer a question of "if," but "when."
addlink launches P30 USB 4.0 magnetic SSD with blazing speeds and MagSafe support
When it comes to portable storage, it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices nowadays. Thankfully, a new addlink solid state drive is something that stands out from the pack. You see, the company’s new P30 USB 4.0 Super-Speed Magnetic SSD is here, and it offers a mix of speed, portability, and a clever design.
Thanks to USB 4.0 technology, the P30 is capable of impressive transfer speeds up to 4000MB/s. To put that into perspective, you can move a 10GB file in about 2.5 seconds. That kind of speed can be a godsend, especially for those working with large 4K video files, raw photo collections, or massive game libraries.
What is an AI agent and why should you build one?
AI agents are having a moment. From automating customer service to optimizing supply chains, AI agents are constantly promising to transform how organizations operate -- faster, smarter and more efficiently. In fact, recent research from Salesforce shows that 93 percent of IT leaders plan to implement AI agents in the next two years. But what exactly is an AI agent?
An AI agent is a software system that can autonomously perform tasks like answering customer inquiries and translating documents in multiple languages, improving overall efficiency and customer experience. Unlike traditional automation tools that follow static rules, AI agents continuously learn from data and adapt to changing conditions to make decisions on their own, in real time. That’s what makes AI agents powerful and risky.
Midsize businesses rethink their desktop solutions
Midsize companies are actively rethinking their virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) strategies, with cost, complexity, and IT resource demands driving urgent change.
A new report from Parallels shows 63 percent of midsize companies are actively seeking new VDI or DaaS solutions to reduce costs and streamline IT management.
Surge in AI fraud leads to revenue losses
A new report reveals that 73 percent of UK fraud professionals report that online fraud has negatively affected their company's revenue in the past year.
The UK Fraud Industry Pulse Survey from Veriff shows 72.5 percent of businesses have seen an increase in online fraud over the past 12 months.
Bluesky’s newly unveiled verification system is a unique and interesting approach
Social media has managed to make everyone more connected and informed than ever before, but it has also created a confusing mix of fact and misinformation. Part of the problem is knowing whether to trust that an individual on a particular platform is who they say they are.
Becoming verified on Twitter used to be a goal -- a dream, even -- for many people, but this changed when Twitter morphed into X and verification became a paid-for label available to anyone. Now rival platform Bluesky has unveiled a new component to its existing system of verification. It is an approach that others may learn from.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are killing cheap handheld emulators as Anbernic suspends China shipments
Well, folks, it could be GAME OVER when it comes to scoring affordable handheld emulators from overseas. You see, Anbernic (a wildly popular manufacturer amongst retro gaming enthusiasts) has announced it will no longer ship products from China to the United States -- effective immediately. The company cites recent changes in American trade policy, which conveniently lines up with President Donald Trump’s renewed push for aggressive tariffs on Chinese imports.
For now, Anbernic is urging customers in the U.S. to buy only from its domestic warehouse, which isn’t yet affected by these tariffs. But the selection may be limited, and pricing could shift as inventory tightens. This is a clear warning for gamers who’ve grown used to budget-friendly devices packed with retro gaming power.
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