Supply chain issues pose major risks to financial organizations
While banks and financial institutions generally have strong defenses, third-party vendors often lack the same levels of security, something that can offer providing attackers indirect access to the institutions they serve.
A new report from Black Kite examines the shifting landscape of cyber threats in the financial sector, highlighting the critical importance of understanding and mitigating the hidden dangers within the vendor ecosystem.
Philips launches a 4K gaming monitor built for speed and clarity
Philips has launched a gaming-focused monitor that promises to blend high-speed performance with high-resolution visuals.
The Evnia 27M2N3800A features a unique Dual Mode setting that allows users to switch between 4K UHD at 160Hz and Full HD at 320Hz, offering flexibility for both fast-paced and visually immersive games.
This ergonomic AI mechanical keyboard is built for modern productivity
Adesso has launched a mechanical keyboard that combines ergonomic comfort with direct AI access via a built-in hotkey that allows users to access tools like Microsoft CoPilot or similar platforms.
It is designed to help streamline tasks like coding, writing, or content creation. The hotkey connects users to AI-powered suggestions and completions instantly, without needing to launch separate software.
Over half of employees fall for mobile phishing scams
A new report shows that security leaders have false confidence in their capabilities and employees when it comes to mobile security. While 96 percent are confident their employees can spot a phishing attempt, 58 percent have reported incidents where employees fell victim to executive impersonation scams via text message.
The study from Lookout, of more than 700 security leaders globally, underscores a critical need for organizations to rethink their cybersecurity strategies, particularly around the human-risk factors for social-engineering attacks.
YouTube is dropping the Trending page as it shakes up content discovery
Google has announced an upcoming change to YouTube that will see it dropping the Trending page that was introduced 10 years ago. The company says that it is shifting to charts for different video genres in response to changes in the way users discover and consume content.
A decade after it first appeared, the Trending page is now far less popular than it used to be. This is partly because of fragmentation, but also because of the sheer volume of content that is uploaded every day.
International collaboration aims to combat deepfakes and AI misuse
There’s increasing concern about the use of deepfakes and artificial intelligence to spread misinformation and contribute to fraudulent activity.
Today at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS), a global, multistakeholder initiative led by the World Standards Cooperation has today launched two flagship papers offering recommendations to guide the governance of AI globally and combat mis-and-disinformation.
Google launches Android Canary channel for beta testing early builds
Just as it did some years ago for its Chrome browser, Google has announced a new Canary channel for Android. Aimed at developers, the idea behind Android Canary is to provide early access to not only new features but also APIs.
Beta testing software is an exciting way to get to try out the latest features of a products faster, and it gives companies a way to try out new ideas and get feedback. While the availability of a new testing channel for Android is good news for many, there is something of a caveat.
How digital DNA can identify developers from their code [Q&A]
Recent high-profile attacks have placed increased emphasis on the software supply chain and the need to understand where code has originated.
A developer's coding style is as unique as their fingerprint and, thanks to artificial intelligence, it’s possible to identify an author based on a short code segment. Felix Mächtle, a researcher at the University of Lübeck and member of the AI Grid research network, has developed a tool that does just that. We spoke to him to learn more.
Microsoft enables JScript9Legacy scripting engine to improve Windows 11 security
Microsoft has announced that it is moving away from Jscript in Windows 11 24H2 to make scripting more secure, and boost Windows 11 security overall.
The change sees the company enabling JScript9Legacy by default in the latest version of Windows 11. Despite stressing the important security implications of the change, Microsoft is not changing from Jscript to JScript9Legacy in operating system edition prior to Windows 11 24H2.
Apple may use iPhone Presto method to wirelessly update Macs before sale
It is a frustrating position to find yourself in – bringing home or taking delivery of a newly purchased computer only to find that you can’t use it before installing a massive update. This is something Apple is looking to alleviate with macOS Tahoe.
For a little while, Apple has used a wireless system called Presto which allows the company to update iPhones to the very latest version of iOS without the need to open the box. Now it seems that the same system could be used to ensure that newly purchased Macs have all of the latest updates installed from day one.
Half of Americans think AI is a threat, the other half don't. Who's right?
As artificial intelligence moves from tech circles into daily life, Americans are sharply divided over what it means for the future.
A new Gallup survey finds that 49 percent of U.S. adults see AI as “just the latest in a long line of technological advancements that humans will learn to use to improve their lives and society.”
Earth intelligence is becoming a $20B industry -- what is it, and why should you care?
By 2030, companies will be spending more on Earth intelligence than governments and military bodies combined, according to new research from Gartner. The firm predicts that more than half of all Earth intelligence spending will come from the private sector by the end of the decade, up from less than 15 percent in 2024.
But what on Earth, excuse the pun, even is Earth intelligence? As defined by Gartner, it is “the application of AI to Earth observation data to deliver solutions specific to industries and business functions.” This involves collecting satellite and sensor data, transforming it, and applying AI tools to generate insights for business use.
Ransomware is evolving faster than it's being stopped
The number of active ransomware groups has jumped 45 percent in the past year, according to a new report from GuidePoint Security’s GRIT team.
Covering Q2 2025, the report outlines how cybercriminals are regrouping, rebranding and using recycled tools to launch fresh attacks across industries.
European manufacturers face critical vulnerabilities
The manufacturing industry is the most targeted industry for cyberattacks and this has has now been the case for four consecutive years.
A new study from KnowBe4 shows that this combined with the manufacturing sector’s expanding digital footprint is putting operations, intellectual property, and economic resilience at risk from critical vulnerabilities.
Persistent security gaps found in hybrid identity systems
Organizations are continuing to struggle to identify and address security vulnerabilities in hybrid identity systems such as Active Directory, Entra ID, and Okta.
This is among the findings of a new report, from AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience company Semperis, which is based on results from Purple Knight a free Active Directory security assessment tool by Semperis that has been downloaded by 45,000+ organizations.
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