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Kaspersky's annual spam and phishing report, released today, shows its anti-phishing system thwarted over 709 million attempts to access phishing and scam websites in 2023 -- a 40 percent increase over 2022.

There's also been a surge in attacks spread via messaging platforms, including 62,127 phishing attempts on Telegram -- a 22 percent increase from the year before. AI platforms, social media services, and cryptocurrency exchanges are the other most-exploited channels.

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Around half of organizations have experienced a significant increase in their audit budget expenditures due to poor IT asset inventory data.

Research carried out by YouGov for Oomnitza shows 56 percent of companies report that the data accuracy of their configuration management database (CMDB) is only 85 percent or less with insufficient levels of process automation.

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Third-party cookies are on their way out. Google plans to disable third-party cookie support in Chrome for all users later this year. Mozilla and Apple announced plans to drop support for third-party cookies in their browsers, Firefox and Safari, as well.

Microsoft announced its plans for a third-party cookie-less future this week. Third-party cookie support is eliminated in Microsoft Edge in the near future.

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Gunnar Optiks is teaming up with Amazon Studios to launch a new pair of glasses inspired by the popular video game series, Fallout. The collaboration comes ahead of the much-anticipated live-action release of the Fallout TV Series.

The new glasses, dubbed Fallout Vault 33, are set to make their debut at SXSW 2024, with a retail price of $99. These glasses boast a retro-futuristic design, drawing inspiration from the Fallout universe's distinct aesthetic. The frames are crafted from a combination of stainless steel and nylon, ensuring durability and style.

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PNY has announced the all-new RP60 portable solid state drive, featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. Key features of this SSD include its rugged design, high-speed transfers, compact and portable form factor, USB Type-C connectivity, and data protection with the included Acronis True Image Data Protection software.

Thanks to its tough outer silicone shell, the RP60 is IP65 rated, offering water and dust resistance. It can withstand drops of up to 3 meters (9.8 ft), ensuring that your data remains secure and protected. The RP60 boasts impressive read/write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s and 1,800 MB/s, respectively,

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New research from Civo finds 64 percent of users of AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud have seen an increase in cloud costs in the last 12 months.

This comes at a time when public cloud services are coming under scrutiny from the Competition and Markets Authority for their billing and pricing tactics.

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Zapier is a name that will be familiar to companies that have explored workflow automation, and like so many other tech firms, it is now grabbing a slice of AI pie.

Announcing the acquisition of the team behind the AI-powered video conferencing tool Vowel, Zapier has also launched a new AI-focused service called Zapier Central. Currently in preview, this is a workspace for creating and using AI bots to help with task automation and workflow optimization.

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Beginning Programming All-in-One For Dummies offers one guide packed with 7 books to teach you programming across multiple languages.

Coding can seem complex and convoluted, but Dummies makes it simple and easy to understand. You’ll learn all about the principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, debugging programs, unique applications of programming and more while learning about some of the most popular programming languages used today.

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Logitech has introduced a pair of high-end webcams -- the MX Brio and MX Brio 705 for Business. These webcams feature an Ultra HD 4K resolution with a webcam sensor that showcases 70 percent larger pixels compared to their predecessor, the Brio 4K, ensuring an ultra-sharp image.

The AI-enhanced image quality provides more natural imagery and better face visibility in challenging lighting conditions. Advanced customization options, including manual adjustments for exposure, tint, and field of view, cater to users' preferences, while Show Mode allows for easy sharing of physical objects on desks.

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A new survey of 150 IT security and data science leaders shows that 98 percent of enterprises consider at least some of their AI models crucial to their business success, and 77 percent identified breaches to their AI in the past year.

Yet the study from HiddenLayer shows only 14 percent of IT leaders say their respective companies are planning and testing for adversarial attacks on AI models.

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New research from email security provider EasyDMARC finds that 25 percent of e-commerce retailers expect to see a notable drop in email deliverability following Yahoo and Google's email authentication policy changes.

Both Google's sender guidelines and Yahoo's sender requirements and recommendations have stated that failure to comply with the new sending standards could negatively impact email delivery. For e-commerce providers that rely on email as a marketing and customer communications channel, these measures could negatively impact customer engagement and sales.

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Apple has released iOS 17.4, with the company pointing to the arrival of podcast transcripts as the highlight. There are also new emoji, improvements to CarPlay, and a number of bug fixes, but things are rather more interesting for users in the European Union.

With the EU's Digital Market Act coming into force today, March 6, Apple has delivered different versions of iOS 17.4 to this market compared to the rest of the world. And by different, we mean better.

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While it came as a bit of a surprise when it first became public, it has been known for some time that Microsoft has its own Linux distro called CBL-Mariner.  The name has been questioned by many, and it is in the process of changing.

The CBL-Mariner moniker is set to become a thing of the past as the distro transitions to being known as Azure Linux.

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Over the years, security vendors have pushed companies to integrate their tools into the DevOps pipeline with the promise of being able to move faster and be more secure.

However, as businesses have matured their DevSecOps practices the more they have been hit by mountains of reported vulnerabilities and problems that have slowed them down. So, has DevSecOps failed in its promise? We talked to Eitan Worcel, CEO at Mobb, to find out.

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Puro Sound Labs, known for its premium children’s headphones, has launched the JuniorJams Plus. Building on the success of the original JuniorJams, the new “Plus” variant introduces a USB-C connector and a new, eye-catching purple color option.

The JuniorJams Plus feature a sturdy aluminum headband and ultra-comfortable protein leather ear cushions, ensuring ease of wear while offering 87% ambient noise isolation. This allows kids to focus on their audio without external distractions.

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