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As another World Password Day rolls around there’s the inevitable debate about whether the days of the password at the front line of security are numbered.

In recent years it has seemed that reports of the password's death have been greatly exaggerated. But as Google extends its rollout of passkey technology it seems that passwords may finally have had their day.

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A new study from Vega Cloud on the use of cloud software and services by enterprise IT executives shows 48 percent expect to reduce their IT spending a little or a lot in 2023.

In addition, 65 percent say that reducing their cloud spending will be a goal for this year, while three-quarters of IT execs surveyed say they plan to cut cloud costs by between 10 and 50 percent in 2023.

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Businesses are leveraging the power of AI to make undertakings that used to be complicated and pricey much easier, faster, and cheaper. Machine Learning Security Principles will explain how you can use Machine Learning to keep data, networks, users and applications safe from prying eyes.

The first part of this book will explore these processes in more depth, which will help you in understanding the role security plays in machine learning.

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Every year, World Password Day serves as a reminder that passwords are the first line of defense against an ever-changing threat landscape. However, over the past few years, the notion that passwords actually do little to defend against hackers, has continued to snowball.  

This World Password Day, we asked a group of experts within the cyber security and wider technology field to discuss the topics of password hygiene, best practice, and the notion of a password-less future.

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Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! If you're in the market for a powerful Windows 11 laptop, you might want to pay attention to this latest announcement. The Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) is about to hit the shelves, and we've got some juicy details for you.

First of all, let's talk about the heart of the machine. We're talking about the Ryzen 5 7640U and Ryzen 7 7840U processors from AMD, and they're not messing around. These bad boys offer some serious CPU and GPU performance, making it a beast of a machine. The Ryzen 5 7640U has 6 CPU cores clocked at a base frequency of 3.5GHz, while the Ryzen 7 7840U boasts 8 cores and 16 processing threads clocked at a base of 3.3GHz. That's some serious power right there!

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Digital and cloud transformation has unlocked new business opportunities and operational efficiencies for organizations. But migration to the cloud also means our approach to deploying applications and services has radically changed, as enterprises move away from traditional data centers. Likewise, flexible working means users have also moved away from traditional offices and branches.

As a result, organizations that were once heavily dependent on MPLS (multi-protocol label switching) have either moved, or are moving, away and it has lost its dominance. Today, many organizations have either deployed, or are looking to deploy, SD-WAN over the internet. However, the move away from MPLS to an internet-based SD-WAN solution means that some global organizations are now struggling with the performance of their inter-region connectivity. Using the internet between regions – across longer distances and where applications are not locally hosted – can present issues.

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Tomorrow is World Password Day but Google has chosen today to announce a major step towards ending the need for passwords, introducing support for passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms.

Back in December last year, passkey support was introduced to Chrome. Today's announcement means they can now be used across Google Services for a fully passwordless sign-in experience.

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Last May, 21 percent of all HTML attachments scanned were malicious. Ten months on, that figure has more than doubled with 45.7 percent of scanned HTML files found to be malicious in March 2023.

This finding comes from the latest Threat Spotlight report from Barracuda Networks, which shows that not only is the overall volume of malicious HTML attachments increasing, they remain the file type most likely to be used for malicious purposes.

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When a crisis occurs, telecommunications infrastructure can be partially or entirely destroyed, severing the ties between crisis victims and the outside world, and in some cases disconnecting them entirely from their loved ones.

We underestimate the importance of technology until it is taken away, and providing connectivity to affected communities as quickly as possible in times of crisis is extremely important.

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Microsoft is no stranger to adopting tactics that are seen by many as being sneaky and underhand -- and now the company has been caught at it again.

Last year, Google made it much easier to change the default web browser to -- surprise, surprise -- Chrome, by introducing a new Make Default button. This one-click option served as a user-friendly alternative to the complicated process Microsoft put in place for changing browsers. But with the release of the KB5025221 update, it seems that Microsoft decided to break this handy feature.

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Visit a secure website (that is, one that loads over HTTPS) in Chrome, and you'll see a lock icon in the address bar. But this is set to change. Google has announced plans to remove the familiar padlock icon, providing a number of reasons for a decision that many users will regard as a step in the wrong direction.

Among the arguments in favor of removing the icon is that HTTPS is the norm rather than the exception, and that the simple fact a site uses a secure connection is in no way indicative of its inherent trustworthiness.

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Hey, gamers and adventurers! Are you looking for a professional backpack that’s versatile, minimalist, and perfect for all your gear organization needs? Well, look no further than the Peak Design x Logitech G Everyday Backpack Zip!

That’s right, Logitech G has teamed up with Peak Design to bring you the ultimate daily pack for all your gear organization needs. And when I say gear, I mean everything from your headphones and mouse to your keyboard and water bottles. This backpack has got you covered.

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Ubuntu Pro is now available in a subscription-included model on Amazon Web Services (AWS), allowing users to launch Ubuntu Pro on-demand instances and purchase Ubuntu Pro Compute Savings Plans from the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) console.

Users will be able to run Ubuntu machines with expanded security maintenance, kernel live patch, and hardening scripts out of the box with all of these features enabled by default.

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According to a new report, 61 percent of SMBs expect their AI usage to increase in the next year, and younger groups are more likely to incorporate AI into regular tasks.

The study from DigitalOcean also finds that while 70 percent have used ChatGPT in some capacity, it's still in the early testing stages and only nine percent of companies have policies in place concerning its usage. 62 percent of those using ChatGPT say they are just testing it out, with 23 percent integrating it into regular tasks.

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Oh, new parents, are you ready for something revolutionary? Masimo has just announced the launch of Stork, a baby monitoring system that will change the way you see and understand your little one's health data.

The Stork monitoring ecosystem is made up of several components, each designed to give parents the most accurate and reliable information about their baby's vital signs. The flagship solution, Masimo Stork Vitals+, consists of a boot with a sensor, a video camera, and a mobile app. The boot is made from an ultra-soft, comfortable medical-grade silicone that gently conforms to your baby's skin and comes in three sizes to ensure a perfect fit.

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