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Despite decades of technological advancement, email remains the predominant attack vector for cybercriminals, with estimates suggesting that 80-90 percent of cyberattacks originate through email channels. While the cybersecurity industry has made significant strides in other areas, many businesses continue to rely on outdated email security measures that leave them vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated threats. This protection gap demands immediate attention from IT leaders.

Traditional secure email gateways (SEGs) like Mimecast and Proofpoint have served as the backbone of organizational email security for years. Similar to how traditional firewalls operate at network perimeters, these gateways excel at blocking known threats through signature-based detection and basic filtering rules. However, just as modern network security has evolved beyond simple perimeter defenses, email security requires a more sophisticated approach.

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With millions of copies sold over 18 editions, Windows For Dummies is the all-time best selling tech reference -- and for good reason. Windows 11 For Dummies, 2nd Edition brings you up to speed on the latest version of Windows, so you can make your PC operate the way you need it to with no guesswork.

This straightforward and approachable resource helps you keep your PC or laptop humming, helping you do things like create user profiles, get connected to networks, find lost files, make your computer play nice with a printer, and fix the most common Windows hiccups.

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A new study finds 25 percent of respondents have encountered AI-enhanced security threats related to APIs or LLMs, with 75 percent of respondents expressing serious concern about AI-enhanced attacks in the future.

The research from API specialist Kong shows that although 85 percent say they're confident in their organization's security capabilities, 55 percent of respondents have experienced an API security incident in the past year, highlighting a notable disconnect.

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As we've already seen today organizations are struggling with the increasing demands of data infrastructure. Another new report from MinIO highlights how organizations are leveraging object storage for AI, machine learning (ML), and data-intensive workloads.

The survey of over 650 IT leaders 70 percent of enterprise data is in object storage today and this is expected to grow to 75 percent over the next two years.

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Internal IT teams are being pushed to the brink, balancing the demands of modern data management with limited resources according to a new report.

The study from DataStrike gathered insights from nearly 200 IT leaders and decision-makers, it finds that 55 percent of organizations rely solely on internal IT teams to manage their data infrastructure, with only a small fraction (19 percent) outsourcing these critical functions.

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PNY has introduced the CS2150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD, a new addition to its lineup of solid-state drives. Designed for professionals, gamers, and content creators, the drive offers improved speed and efficiency for various demanding applications.

The CS2150 uses the NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, providing sequential read speeds of up to 10,300MB/s and write speeds of up to 8,600MB/s. This SSD is also compatible with Microsoft DirectStorage, a feature of Windows 11 that enhances game load times and image quality.

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Yelp has announced a major end-of-year product release, introducing more than 20 updates aimed at enhancing the experience for both consumers and business owners. The updates include AI-driven features such as Review Insights, which analyze reviewer sentiment, a personalized home feed that surfaces more tailored content, and improvements to the Yelp Assistant AI chatbot for better connections with service professionals. Business owners are also gaining new tools like job summaries to manage their inboxes and a smart selection feature to optimize ad performance.

“This year has been marked by an accelerated pace of product innovation at Yelp,” said Craig Saldanha, Yelp’s chief product officer. “By using AI to harness Yelp’s vast amount of trusted user-generated content, in 2024 we’ve rolled out more than 80 new features that enhance the consumer and business owner experience. Our end-of-year product release highlights how Yelp is simplifying the way users discover and connect with local businesses with new AI-powered features like Review Insights that provide a shortcut to the information consumers care about most. We’re looking forward to continuing this momentum into the new year, with even more updates for consumers and business owners to come.”

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The use of container images is growing fast thanks to their flexibility and convenience, but they can also represent a weak cybersecurity link in software supply chains.

A new report from NetRise looks at the scope and scale of the components and risks found across 70 of the most commonly downloaded Docker Hub container images.

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We’ve reached that point of the year. Spotify Wrapped has happened, and now it’s time for endless ‘year in review’ and ‘best of 2024’ outpourings. Not wanting to miss out, Google has revealed the top trending searches of 2024.

The very nature of listing the top trends is that they are popular, and therefore predictable. As such, the appearance of searches relating to the US election was to be expected, as was people looking up the meaning of “demure”. So what else does Google have to share with us?

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For all of the focus on AI, for many people, the future lives in quantum computing. Google is among those who agree, and the company has just unveiled its latest advancements in the field -- its quantum chip, Willow. Like quantum physics and quantum mechanics, the numbers and concepts involved in quantum computing are extraordinarily difficult to imagine.

Revealing its advancements, Google says that its quantum chip took less than five minutes to perform tasks that would take even the fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years. Providing some sense of perspective, Google points out that this is “a number that vastly exceeds the age of the Universe”. So what is it that makes Willow so special -- and so fast?

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The number of roadblocks standing in the way of updating to the latest version of Windows 11 seems never-ending. The latest issue affects people using certain versions of Google Workspace Sync.

Following the appearance of error messages and problems between Outlook and Google Workspace Sync, Microsoft has taken the decision to block the availability of the Windows 11 2024 Update. There is good news, however. The fix is easy to implement, so updating to Windows 11 24H2 is far from being an impossibility.

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Macally has launched its latest accessory for iPad users, a versatile iPad Case with Keyboard designed for productivity and protection. Compatible with the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models, this new case combines a detachable backlit keyboard, a multi-touch trackpad, and a fully adjustable stand, making it ideal for work, study, or entertainment.

According to Joey Ang, General Manager at Macally, “The iPad Case with Keyboard enhances productivity and flexibility. It’s the smart solution for work, play, and everything in between.”

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For many users, Windows 10 and 11 feel like missed opportunities in design evolution. The look is functional but unremarkable, dominated by flat icons and muted colors that lack character or charm. While simplicity can be effective, the current design comes across as a bit sterile, offering little of the warmth or personality that once defined Windows. The result is an OS that sadly feels more clinical than engaging.

Seelen UI is a free tool that reimagines what a Windows desktop can be, giving users the tools to break free from this monotony. With an array of customization features designed to prioritize both style and practicality, it allows users to craft a unique workspace.

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Reddit is diving deeper into AI with the introduction of Reddit Answers, an AI-powered tool designed to provide curated insights, recommendations, and discussions on virtually any topic. This new feature, currently in testing, aims to make it easier for users to tap into the platform’s wealth of community-generated knowledge.

With Reddit Answers, users can ask questions via an AI-powered conversational interface. The tool delivers curated summaries of relevant discussions, complete with links to related communities and posts. Users can skim snippets and answers directly or explore deeper by engaging in full conversations or asking follow-up questions, either their own or suggested by the platform.

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When we think of optical technology it tends to be in terms of transmitting data over long distances. Today IBM is unveiling a breakthrough in optics technology that for the first time puts the speed and power of fiber optics inside servers and onto circuit boards.

Using a new process that replaces electrical wires with optical waveguides,this effectively enables chip connectivity at the speed of light.

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