AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processors make Valve's Steam Deck obsolete
Valve's Steam Deck is a very popular handheld computer that allows people to play modern PC games on the go. Powered by a Zen 2-based AMD APU, Steam Deck also makes a great emulation machine. The Linux PC can play thousands of ROMs from classic consoles, such as N64, PS1, and more. Hell, it can even run modern Nintendo Switch games!
Unfortunately for Valve, the Steam Deck is about to become obsolete. You see, earlier today, AMD launched its all-new new Zen 4-based Ryzen Z1 Series processors. These chips are designed to provide a high-end gaming experience for handheld PC consoles. Make no mistake, the gaming systems powered by Z1 will make the current Steam Deck old hat.
Behavioral AI platform defends against multi-channel attacks
While email remains the most common path to target an organization, we're increasingly using other tools like Slack, Teams and Zoom too, so cybercriminals are steadily shifting their tactics and targeting these additional entry points across the enterprise.
AI-based email security platform Abnormal Security is launching a range of new additions to its product focused on expanding security detection for these collaboration tools.
Why UI/UX is significant for SaaS development in 2023
UI/UX design is crucial for SaaS products because it directly impacts the user's experience with digital technology. Today's users demand a seamless and intuitive experience when using any software or application. A confusing or cluttered user interface (UI) can quickly turn users away, causing them to search for alternative options. On the other hand, a well-designed UI/UX can make all the difference in whether a user decides to continue using a SaaS product or switch to a competitor.
Good UI/UX design can also improve the overall functionality and efficiency of a SaaS product, leveraging the power of digital technology to increase productivity and satisfaction among users, create a positive brand perception, and reduce support costs, improving customer retention. To remain competitive in the age of digital technology, SaaS companies need to prioritize UI/UX design as an ongoing process to ensure that the interface meets the changing needs of users and the industry.
86 percent of developers knowingly deploy vulnerable code
According to a new study, 86 percent of software developers and AppSec managers surveyed have or know someone who has knowingly deployed vulnerable code.
What's more the study from Checkmarx shows 88 percent of AppSec managers surveyed have experienced at least one breach in the last year as a direct result of vulnerable application code.
71 percent of businesses hit with insider attacks from malicious employees
Insider attacks including fraud, sabotage, and data theft, plague nearly three quarters (71 percent) of US businesses, according to Capterra's 2023 Insider Threats Survey.
Perhaps unsurprisingly companies that allow excessive data access are much more likely to report falling victim to insider attacks. However, only 57 percent of companies limit data appropriately while 31 percent allow employees access to more data than necessary and 12 percent allow employees access to all company data.
Integration is a top priority for enterprises
A new report finds that 71 percent of enterprises are actively planning to implement integration technology this year.
The study from enterprise integration platform as a service (iPaaS) company Digibee surveyed over 1,000 US and Canada-based CIOs, CTOs, developers, and enterprise architects, and finds integration strategies being hampered by technology that isn't cloud-native and lack the agility to respond quickly.
First release of Kodi 21 'Omega' available to download NOW
Three months ago, The Kodi Foundation rolled out the first stable version of Kodi 20 'Nexus', the latest iteration of its popular home theater software,
Today, the team makes the first build of its successor, Kodi 21 'Omega', available to download, and it’s described as a "major release" with lots of new features.
Google Authenticator gains cloud backup of one-time codes
Google has released an important update for its Authenticator app. The latest versions of Google Authenticator for iOS and Android can now synchronize one-time codes to the cloud.
In offering Google Account synchronization, the 2FA tool is now easier to use across multiple devices. This is something Google points out as being useful in the case of a lost or stolen device.
Microsoft said to be unbundling Teams from Office to avoid antitrust investigation
Following a complaint from Slack, Microsoft may have decided to stop bundling its Teams video conferencing software with Office.
A report says that the move comes as the Windows maker looks to avoid an antitrust investigation by the EU. The company has indicated its willingness to cooperate with the European Commission as it seeks to avoid further legal wranglings with the bloc.
New hyperautomation tool aims to improve enterprise security workflows
In today's complex cybersecurity landscape, keeping track of all the processes and workflows involved can be a difficult task.
Today sees Torq launch an enterprise-grade security 'hyperautomation' platform that is capable of automating the most complex security infrastructures. It also offers a GPT AI-based analytics capability for auto-analyzing cybersecurity incidents, making strategic responses, and informing immediate and long-term defensive measures.
Business and tech leaders collaborate to exploit the edge
Business and technology leaders are finally coming together not just to understand the new edge computing ecosystem, but to make more predictable, data-informed business decisions.
A new report from AT&T Cybersecurity finds that collaboration among leaders, as well as external partners in the ecosystem, will be critical for the edge journey ahead. But while the report finds organization's silos are beginning to erode and converge, more progress needs to be made.
Proton Pass is a new password manager from encryption specialists Proton
Proton, the company behind the security- and privacy-focused Proton Mail and Proton VPN, has launched a beta version of its new password manager.
Going under the unsurprising moniker of Proton Pass, the software is described as "perhaps the first one built by a dedicated encryption and privacy company". What this means in practice is that security is greater than in other password managers, with end-to-end encryption on all fields of forms.
Meeting the challenge of protecting data in a changing world [Q&A]
As a report last year showed, the change to working habits over the last few years has gone hand-in-hand with a rise in the theft of data.
We spoke to Cyberhaven CSO, Chris Hodson, to find out how enterprise CISOs can meet this challenge and keep their data safe.
Could advances in technology help banks increase their ESG potential?
Big banks once had almost unmatched dominance over the global financial sector. It allowed them to build glittering skyscrapers as their headquarters and helped transform London’s Canary Wharf from disused docks into what is probably Europe’s preeminent financial hub. In recent years, however, that dominance has come under threat from challenger and neo-banks, as well as from innovative fintech startups.
In fact, research released in 2022 shows that as many as 44 percent of UK business banking customers have already switched from a traditional bank to an online one. Almost two-thirds (65 percent) made the switch because they thought the online bank offered a better product. At the same time, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the forced takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS has players across the sector scrabbling to avoid a global banking crisis.
Microsoft may make the Windows 11 taskbar bearable with future changes
With the taskbar in Windows 11 Microsoft not only made a lot of changes, but also a lot of mistakes. But some of the issues that irritate users could soon be a thing of the past.
In preview builds of Windows 11, there is evidence that Microsoft is working to improve the taskbar by returning features that were removed in the upgrade from Windows 10. The upcoming changes may not make Windows 11 flavor of the month overnight, but could go some way to improving the image of the operating system, improving workflow and making things easier to use.
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