Recovering from a data breach requires an effective cyber resilience strategy
The exposure of an organization's sensitive data or personal customer records can be detrimental to a company’s reputation. It may also result in severe financial implications due to regulatory fines and associated legal fees. Therefore, organizations must enhance their cybersecurity landscape as cybercrime and ransomware attacks increase exponentially.
This is supported by findings from the recent UK Cyber Security Breach Survey 2024, which states that 50 percent of UK businesses reported to have suffered a cyber-attack or breach in the last 12 months. Equally concerning is the global average cost of a breach which reached up to $4.45 million in 2023 according to Statista.
Bridging the gap: innovations in AI safety and public understanding
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought immense opportunities and significant challenges. While AI promises to revolutionize various sectors, from healthcare to finance, the erosion of public trust in AI safety is becoming a critical concern.
This growing skepticism is fueled by factors such as a lack of transparency, ethical considerations, and high-profile failures. Addressing these issues cannot be overstated, as public trust is essential for the widespread acceptance and successful integration of AI technologies.
Best Windows apps this week
Six-hundred-seven in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Microsoft is working on separating Updates and the Library in Microsoft Store. Available to Insiders at the time of writing, it should help users check for updates quicker.
The emerging trends that security teams need to address [Q&A]
The world's critical national infrastructure remains on high alert. The National Cyber Security Centre in the UK and agencies in the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have all detailed how threat actors have been exploiting native tools and processes built into computer systems to gain persistent access and avoid detection.
We spoke to Chase Richardson, lead principal for cybersecurity and data privacy at Bridewell to discuss the critical trends and emerging dangers that cyber teams need to continue to watch out for?
Microsoft warns that Iran is using cyber operations to influence the US 2024 election, just like China and Russia
Every country in the world has a vested interest in the outcome of the US election in November. The choice of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will have huge impact around the globe, and there are some countries that are actively engaged in trying to sway voters and influence 2024 US election.
That the likes of Russia and China are engaged in targeting the result of the poll is unsurprising, but Microsoft has issued a warning that Iran is also planning to influence this year's US presidential election. A report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center highlights evidence of Iranian cyber-influence operations which have already been running for months.
TUXEDO InfinityFlex 14: The Linux answer to Microsoft Windows 11 convertibles
TUXEDO Computers has unveiled the InfinityFlex 14, a 3-in-1 Linux convertible PC that stands as a compelling alternative to Windows 11 convertible laptops. This device is designed to accommodate various user needs by seamlessly transitioning between a laptop, tablet, and touch monitor.
The InfinityFlex 14 integrates a 14-inch matte touchscreen with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels in a 16:10 aspect ratio, offering 400 nits of brightness and full sRGB color gamut coverage. It's well-suited for both indoor and outdoor use, featuring MPP 2.0 pen support with 4096 pressure levels for detailed and precise touch inputs.
MSP market turns to providing security solutions
New research suggests that managed service providers (MSPs), which have historically expected to manage IT infrastructure for their customers, are increasingly expected to protect this infrastructure too.
The study from CyberSmart of 250 senior leaders at UK-based MSPs, finds that 65 percent of MSP customers now expect their provider to manage either their cybersecurity infrastructure or both their cybersecurity and IT infrastructure.
Lessons unlearned -- the cybersecurity industry is stuck in the past
People can make mistakes, well-intentioned or otherwise, in any walk of life or industry. It happens all the time.
Take the cybersecurity industry, for example. Just over two weeks ago, the well-publicized Microsoft outage caused by CrowdStrike's corrupted software update wreaked havoc across the world.
Thousands of industrial control devices exposed online
Recent attacks have highlighted the vulnerability of industrial control systems to attack and a new report has found 18,000 exposed devices that are likely used to control industrial systems.
The report, from internet intelligence platform Censys, focuses on ICS devices in the US and UK and also finds that almost 50 percent of the human-machine interfaces associated with water and wastewater systems (WWS) identified could be manipulated without any authentication required.
Keychron launches K2 HE magnetic switch keyboard on Kickstarter
Keychron has introduced the K2 HE through a Kickstarter campaign, a new 75 percent layout magnetic switch keyboard aimed at providing extensive customization. The anticipated delivery for the K2 HE is in October 2024.
With a starting price of $125, the K2 HE expands on the popular Keychron K2 series by incorporating Hall Effect magnetic functions and Gateron Double-rail magnetic switches, which enable precise adjustments to actuation points. This feature is particularly beneficial for users requiring responsive keyboard actions, such as gamers.
ADLINK introduces SBC35 Series: Compact 3.5-inch single board computers
ADLINK has announced its latest addition, the SBC35 Series of 3.5-inch single board computers (SBC), designed for space-limited environments. This new series comprises two models: the SBC35-RPL, which utilizes the 13th Gen Intel Core processors, and the SBC35-ALN, which features the Intel N97 processor for energy efficiency.
Each model is constructed in a compact 146x102mm form factor, aiming to support diverse applications across automation, transportation, medical industries, and smart city projects. The SBC35-RPL can support up to 64GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM and four independent displays, whereas the SBC35-ALN accommodates up to 16GB RAM and three displays.
Samsung launches new 512GB USB flash drives
Samsung has just enhanced its USB flash drive lineup by introducing 512GB capacities for its BAR Plus and FIT Plus models, and a new USB Type-C option.
The new 512GB versions promise impressive read speeds of up to 400 MB/s and write speeds up to 110 MB/s. This capability allows users to transfer large files such as a 3GB 4K UHD video to a PC in about 10 seconds. The drives are versatile, supporting a broad range of devices through their USB 3.2 Gen1 interface, and are backward compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. They also support various operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Azure outages should spark new urgency for a multi-cloud approach
July 19th 2024 will go down as a tough day for many IT teams, and the day started even worse for businesses using Microsoft Azure and its supported services. In addition to the widely publicized global outage caused by a CrowdStrike update, Microsoft Azure's Central US Region was down for five hours due to an unrelated failure, impacting millions of business users worldwide.
As if that wasn't enough, less than two weeks later, Microsoft Azure experienced another global outage lasting more than six hours. According to the company's service status page, it was Microsoft's 8th service status-related incident.
Switch from Microsoft Windows 11: Nitrux, Linux Mint, and Linux Lite are your new best friends
As Windows 11 continues to face criticism over its system demands and privacy concerns, many users are exploring alternatives. Linux distributions offer compelling options that not only match but often surpass the Windows experience in performance, customization, and security.
Here are the top three Linux distributions that you should consider when switching from Microsoft Windows 11.
CISOs don't feel supported at board level
While CISOs are often responsible for technology implementation, they are not getting the support they need at a strategic level according to a new report.
The study from LevelBlue looks at the dynamics among enterprise C-suite executives to better understand issues that prevent risk reduction, stall or complicate compliance, and create barriers to cyber resilience.
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