Security and compliance are biggest barriers to cloud adoption

Cloud adoption is at the heart of digital transformation, providing organizations with the agility and flexibility they need to stay competitive in today's rapidly changing marketplace.

A new report from Fortinet looks at the latest trends, challenges, and strategies shaping cloud security, include safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining visibility and control across increasingly complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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68 percent of organizations don't fix critical vulnerabilities on time

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A newly-released report from Swimlane shows that a worrying 68 percent of organizations say remediating a critical vulnerability takes them more than 24 hours.

The survey of 500 cybersecurity decision-makers across the US and UK reveals that 37 percent cite the top challenge in prioritization as a lack of context or accurate information. Similarly, 35 percent report this lack of context hampers their remediation efforts.

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New LLM-powered engine helps secure complex cloud environments

While moving systems to the cloud delivers many benefits, it also leads to complex dynamic environments that can be a real challenge when it comes to keeping them secure.

With the launch of a new Large Language Model (LLM)-powered cloud detection engine, Sweet Security aims to cut through the noise and allow security teams to tackle these environments with greater precision and confidence.

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SIEM and its role in the enterprise SOC [Q&A]

SIEM (security information and event management) is currently one of the cybersecurity field’s most active markets. It holds the promise of making sense of the disparate data sources across enterprise environments to detect and respond to malicious activity.

Over the past year, we’ve witnessed a wave of innovation, mergers and acquisitions and consolidation in this area, largely driven by AI advancements and the push toward the AI-native security operations center (SOC). But there's also a 'data paradox' involved in balancing cost with importing and storing as much data as possible.

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Microsoft increases its focus on artificial intelligence by creating a new CoreAI team

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Microsoft continues to bet big on AI and the company has created a new artificial intelligence engineering division called CoreAI. The new development-focused unit is headed by Jay Parikh -- once Meta's VP and global head of engineering -- and the intention is to speed up AI infrastructure and software development at Microsoft.

CEO Satya Nadella describes 2025 as being "about model-forward applications that reshape all application categories". Nadella clearly wants to power forward in what he says is the "next innings of this AI platform shift".

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Threat actors move from email to browsers

New research from the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) shows a shift towards browser-based threats last year as more traditional email malware declines.

Moving onto 2025 the report predicts an increase in politically motivated cyberattacks, with adversaries disrupting the physical infrastructure of the Internet to disrupt internet access. It also expects we’ll see continued growth in ransomware attacks against all industries, abuse of certificate authority, and further increase in browser-based threats to deploy malware.

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YouTube star Ms. Rachel brings educational videos for toddlers to Netflix

Parents and caregivers will soon have another way to introduce their children to engaging educational content as Ms. Rachel’s videos debut on Netflix later this month. Starting January 27, the streaming platform will offer four curated episodes featuring Rachel Accurso’s unique approach to teaching young children essential skills like talking, reading, and emotional expression.

Ms. Rachel, a beloved educator known for her popular YouTube channel, has garnered more than a billion views by combining music, play, and research-backed methods to create fun and interactive learning experiences. Her videos focus on helping children develop early language skills and build confidence while encouraging bonding with their families. With her relatable and cheerful approach, she has often been compared to iconic figures like Mister Rogers.

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Enterprises risk falling behind in AI adoption

Despite the excitement around AI as a transformative force, many enterprises are struggling to adopt the technology in meaningful ways, according to a new survey from Unily.

This has resulted in a growing gap between AI 'haves' and 'have nots,' where enterprises adopting AI tools for their people are making quicker gains than those without. At the same time employees who are open to using AI tools increasingly want more exposure to them and may even choose employers who are early AI adopters over those who are slower to adapt.

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CISOs take on extra responsibilities

The majority of CISOs are taking on responsibilities beyond cybersecurity, including business risk, IT oversight, and digital transformation. Three percent of CISOs attribute their raise to taking on larger scope, while others see it reflected in merit increases.

New research from IANS Research and Artico Search surveyed over more than 830 CISOs and other security leaders to understand the key trends and challenges reshaping CISO role.

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WaterField Designs launches the Shield Case for Mac mini for safe transport of Apple’s compact desktop

WaterField Designs has introduced the Shield Case for Mac mini, a compact, protective carrying case designed to transport Apple’s diminutive desktop computer. The Shield Case is intended to safeguard not only the Mac mini, but also its accessories while on the go.

The case offers multi-layer padding, including closed-cell foam and fleece lining, to absorb shock and prevent scratches. It also includes water-resistant YKK zippers and dedicated compartments for accessories, such as power cords and SD cards. There’s even a hidden pocket for an AirTag, providing an additional layer of convenience.

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Auslogics BoostSpeed 14 adds hardware monitoring and improved drive optimization tools -- get it now!

Auslogics has unveiled its first major release of BoostSpeed for over two years with the release of Auslogics BoostSpeed 14.0. The Windows optimization suite -- available as a free cut-down version alongside a fully featured Pro version, which you can have for just $19.95 -- gains eye-catching new features, optimizations and a major revamp of its user interface.

Existing users will notice the difference immediately on launching the new program. BoostSpeed 14.0 ditches the multi-Dashboard approach by consolidating Basic and Advanced dashboards into a single interface.

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The top SME security worries for 2025

Smaller businesses are just as vulnerable to cybersecurity issues as larger ones, more so in some cases as they have fewer resources to devote to protection.

New research from UK cloud services firm Six Degrees looks at the concerns of UK SMEs. It finds 35 percent cite AI-related threats as their top concern, outranking malware (25 percent), scams and other fraud (25 percent), phishing (25 percent), and ransomware (23 percent).

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Transcend launches ETD210T SSD designed for data centers and enterprise storage

Transcend has introduced the ETD210T, a 2.5-inch SSD aimed at businesses needing reliable, read-intensive storage solutions. Featuring enterprise-grade TLC (eTLC) NAND flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, this drive is engineered for efficient data transfer and long-term durability. A built-in DRAM cache ensures faster access to data, making it suitable for use in cloud and data center environments.

The ETD210T is designed to handle demanding workloads, offering read speeds up to 530MB/s and write speeds up to 510MB/s. Its endurance rating of DWPD = 1 makes it a viable option for most enterprise use cases. Latency as low as 0.5 milliseconds ensures smooth performance for critical tasks, with a Quality of Service (QoS) level of 99.9 percent. These specifications aim to meet the expectations of modern businesses.

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Say goodbye to Windows 11 and switch to MX Linux 23.5 for a faster PC

Tired of the constant updates, bloat, and resource demands of Windows 11? Aren't we all? MX Linux could be the perfect solution to your woes, and thanks to its lightweight nature -- especially compared to Windows -- it could make your PC run even faster!

The latest version of this lightweight Linux distribution has just been released, offering a Windows alternative that’s fast, user-friendly, and entirely free. Built on the rock-solid Debian 12.9 “Bookworm” base, MX Linux 23.5 combines performance, flexibility, and simplicity -- qualities that Microsoft's operating systems always seems to struggle with.

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How to quickly remove AI results from Google Search

You can’t have failed to notice that certain searches on Google now display AI-generated summaries, known as "AI Overviews," at the top of search results.

If you ask Google a question, such as “What is Bigfoot?” you will see an instant answer explaining that it is a “legendary, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America, especially in the Pacific Northwest.” That overview will also provide additional information about its size, appearance, location, and other names.

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