Microsoft launches Defender Bounty Program to find bugs in its security software
Microsoft has added yet another bug bounty program to its growing portfolio. With the launch of the Microsoft Defender Bounty Program, the company is offering financial rewards to researchers who "uncover significant vulnerabilities" in its range of security products and services.
The program is focused solely on vulnerabilities of Critical or Important severity, and Microsoft is putting up rewards of between $500 to $20,000 for eligible submissions. Starting off somewhat limited in focus, the aim is to open up the program to have a wider scope further down the line.
TOZO T6 2.0 wireless headphones launch with HUGE Black Friday discount
TOZO has launched its latest product, the T6 2.0 wireless headphones. This new second generation of the popular headphones have several technological enhancements. Best of all, these headphones are shockingly affordable thanks to an early Black Friday discount for Amazon Prime Members.
One of the notable improvements in the TOZO T6 2.0 is its IPX8 water resistance, which ensures durability in a variety of conditions, including exposure to water. This feature is particularly beneficial for users who lead active lifestyles. Additionally, the headphones have been designed to be lightweight, aiming to provide comfort for extended periods of use.
PFU America launches new ScanSnap iX1600 Chromebook Edition scanner
PFU America today launches the ScanSnap iX1600 Chromebook Edition scanner. This product is significant for being compatible with the Google ChromeOS operating system -- a platform increasingly favored in the business world.
A key feature of the iX1600 Chromebook Edition is its integration with the enhanced ScanSnap Home mobile app. This all-in-one app is a allows users to effortlessly manage, edit, and use scanned data, ranging from documents and business cards to photos and receipts.
The next evolution of AI: From conversations to interactions
Chatbots such as ChatGPT and voice assistants like Siri and Alexa have become ubiquitous parts of our daily lives. Millions of people regularly converse with these AI-powered tools to get information, set reminders, control smart devices, and more. However, while chatbots and virtual assistants represent an important early milestone in the development of artificial intelligence, they remain limited in significant ways.
These conversational agents can only engage in simple, narrow tasks operating in an isolated, disembodied way, devoid of richer context and unable to leverage external data sources.Moreover, most common AI tools only utilize rigid text or voice-only interfaces, restricting more natural interaction. The true promise of AI lies in building assistants that can seamlessly interact with us and other applications in an integrated way to accomplish complex, multi-step goals.
The human element -- cybersecurity's greatest challenge
The stark reality of cybersecurity today isn't merely a question of advanced software or strategic counterattacks. It's about people.
The financial impact is undeniable with cybercrime costs projected to reach an astonishing $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Yet, beneath these figures lies a more pressing issue: the exploitation of human psychology.
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Stressed staff put enterprises at risk of cyberattack
A new survey from detection and response specialist Adarma reveals that organizations believe they are at significant risk of cyberattack due to stressed and exhausted staff.
The study of 500 cybersecurity professionals from UK organizations with over 2000 employees finds 51 percent believe their security operations staff are challenged, stressed, frustrated and/or exhausted, which could be putting businesses at risk.
'Application Generation' wants better digital experience
A new report from Cisco finds 62 percent of consumers say that their expectations of digital experiences are far higher now than they were two years ago.
It also charts the rise of what it calls the 'Application Generation.' Aged 18-34, this group relies on applications like no generation before, having used them to navigate the pandemic and today, to live and thrive in a hybrid world.
Why structured data offers LLMs tremendous benefits -- and a major challenge [Q&A]
ChatGPT and other LLMs are designed to train and learn from unstructured data -- namely, text. This has enabled them to support a variety of powerful use cases.
However, these models struggle to analyze structured data, such as numerical and statistical information organized in databases, limiting their potential.
Microsoft releases Copilot to Windows 10 users
Microsoft may have been engaged in a game of will-they/won't-they when it comes to the possibility of hiring OpenAI's Sam Altman, but it has not stopped the company from making good on its recent promise to give Windows 10 users access to Copilot.
Rumors of the AI assistant migrating from Windows 11 to Windows 10 were circulating for a little while before Microsoft confirmed that it would indeed be happening. The big day has now arrived, and Windows 10 users can now access Copilot... providing certain conditions are met.
Kyocera launches unlocked DuraSport 5G Android 13 smartphone on UScellular
Kyocera, in partnership with UScellular, has launched an unlocked version of the rugged DuraSport 5G. It is being offered free of charge, starting today, to both new and current customers during the holiday season. This MIL-STD-810H certified Android 13 phone combines robust durability with a sleek, slim form factor.
The DuraSport 5G is engineered to withstand the rigors of extreme environments. It can endure drops, dirt, and water immersion, and is even designed to withstand various elements, making it a perfect companion for outdoor adventures or challenging work conditions. This resilience also extends to its capability to be washed and sanitized, ensuring the device remains clean and hygienic after exposure to outdoor elements or daily grime.
O&O DiskImage 19 Pro improves migration, recovery and virtual machine tools
Berlin developer O&O Software has rolled out O&O DiskImage 19 Pro, a major new release of its Windows imaging and file backup tool. Version 19 builds on previous releases by refining its virtual machine capabilities as well as further improving its recovery tools.
O&O DiskImage 19 Pro, which offers a complete set of backup tools covering everything from backing up individual files to full system images, focuses on two specific areas in this new release.
TEAMGROUP unveils T-FORCE G70, G70 PRO, G50, and G50 PRO PCIe 4.0 SSDs
TEAMGROUP’s gaming brand, T-FORCE, has launched four new solid state drives for PC and PS5: the T-FORCE G70, G70 PRO, G50, and G50 PRO. Each of these models utilize the PCIe Gen 4x4 interface and an InnoGrit controller.
All four SSDs are available in the M.2 2280 form factor and are equipped with T-FORCE’s ultra-thin graphene heat sinks. These heat sinks are specifically designed to handle the thermal demands of high-speed gaming SSDs while maintaining a slim profile. The G70 PRO model goes a step further, offering an aluminum alloy heatsink as an additional cooling option.
AI boosts growth in 'synthetic' identity fraud
A new survey of 500 financial executives in the US shows a 17 percent increase in 'synthetic' identity fraud cases over the past two years, with more than a third of professionals reporting a significant surge of 20 to 50 percent.
The study by Wakefield Research for Deduce finds that despite the industry investing in fraud prevention, 52 percent of experts believe that fraudsters are adapting faster than defenses can keep up.
Generative AI sees rapid adoption in the enterprise
Generative AI has seen rapid adoption in the enterprise with 67 percent of respondents to a new study reporting that their companies are currently using generative AI, and 38 percent of this group saying that their companies have been working with AI for less than a year.
The report from O'Reilly shows many are still in the early stages of the AI journey, however. 18 percent report having applications in production, but there are multiple bottlenecks for enterprises looking to implement these technologies. First is identifying appropriate use cases (53 percent), followed by legal issues, risk, and compliance (38 percent).
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