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Belkin has just launched its latest product, the BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank, featuring advanced Qi2 wireless charging technology. This new accessory, designed specifically for iPhone 12 and later models, is available in two capacities: 5K and 10K. Customers can choose from a vibrant array of colors including cyber lime, sand, pink, blue, and an exclusive gold variant for European markets.

The BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Banks offer up to 15W of fast charging, ensuring that users can quickly power up their devices without the need for cables. These power banks come equipped with an integrated kickstand that allows for convenient viewing of content on the device while charging. They are compatible with magnetic and MagSafe cases up to 3mm thick and are designed to seamlessly attach to the back of an iPhone without blocking the camera.

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A new study from Checkmarx reveals that 63 percent of organizations surveyed have been victims of a supply chain attack in the last two years, while 18 percent have suffered an attack in the last year.

Even more worrying is that that 100 percent of the large enterprises represented by 900 AppSec professionals responding from the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific have been the victims of a software supply chain attack at some point.

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The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 13.5 for Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit), Mac, Linux, and Android. The browser gives users the ability to browse the internet through the open Tor network to increase personal privacy.

Tor Browser 13.5 focusses on some changes to the Android browser’s connection experience ahead of a planned implementation of 'Connection Assist'. It also aims to make its letterboxing feature -- a means of resizing the browser window without being fingerprinted -- more user-friendly.

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Artificial intelligence is the biggest topic of 2024. While some are already tired of seeing AI constantly in the headlines, it will only become more prevalent. Keeping up with how it changes business practices is then critical. AI is undeniably disrupting most digital industries, including cybercrime.  

As a result, it is important to cut through the hype and get to the facts about AI. A lot has been said about AI's potential impact on the global ransomware threat, but what is the real impact?

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Half of IT professionals believe there are devices connected to their network that they're unaware of, despite nearly 60 percent admitting that insecure devices pose a 'very high' or 'high' risk to their organization.

This is among the findings of a survey of 250 IT professionals by Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) which also finds over two-thirds of organizations have experienced three or more data breaches in the past 24 months.

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Windows 10 continues to live on, although it is now a ripe old age. Despite the looming end-of-life for the operating system, Microsoft has surprised users by continuing to add new features and options.

This is not the case with the new KB5039299 update, however. This is a non-security update which, Microsoft proclaims, "includes quality improvements". This is a cute way of saying it's a boring bug fixer, but if you've been affected by those bugs, it's an important update.

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Microsoft has released a preview version of next month's KB5039302 update for Windows 11. Although there are no security fixes, the update addresses a number of problems such as distorted audio in Snipping Tool recording and issues with ejecting USB devices.

This update also sees the welcome return of the Show Desktop button in the taskbar and brings new TAR and 7-Zip creation options to the context menu of File Explorer. But there's much more too.

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Apple's Self Service Repair Diagnostics tool, previously available only in the US, has now made its way to 32 European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Launched stateside in December 2023, the Diagnostics tool gives users the repair abilities previously reserved for Apple Authorized Service Providers and Independent Repair Providers. This means Europeans can now perform tests on their iPhones, Macs, and Studio Displays to check for to make sure everything is working as it should and identify necessary repairs, all in 24 different languages.

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Google has updated its Chrome browser for mobile devices with new features aimed at improving the user experience on Android, iPadOS, and iOS. These updates focus on making navigation and interaction within the browser more efficient and personalized.

The company has introduced enhanced Chrome Actions to help users interact more seamlessly with local businesses directly from their search results. Now, when searching for a restaurant or other local businesses, shortcut buttons for actions like calling or getting directions are more prominently displayed. This feature is already available on Android and is slated to come to iOS later this fall.

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Unleash the power of cloud computing with Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers, your guide to mastering the nuances of cloud-native and multi-cloud, covering practical strategies for design, development, and management.

Explore the essential concepts, challenges, and methodologies critical for navigating the complex landscape of modern cloud computing. Using core architectural and design principles (such as microservices and 12-factor architecture) and advanced strategies (such as distributed application design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first strategies), you’ll learn how to build portable and efficient apps across various cloud platforms.

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Canonical has introduced a new service enabling the creation of custom distroless Docker images under its "Everything LTS" program. This initiative allows customers to include any open-source software in their Docker images, regardless of whether it is packaged in Ubuntu, with a security maintenance commitment of up to 12 years.

Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, said: "Everything LTS means CVE maintenance for your entire open source dependency tree, including open source that is not already packaged as a deb in Ubuntu. We deliver distroless or Ubuntu-based Docker images to your spec, which we will support on RHEL, VMware, Ubuntu, or major public cloud K8s."

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Enterprise secrets could be inadvertently leaking via GitHub repositories, according to new research from Aqua Security.

By scanning the most popular 100 organizations on Github, which collectively includes more than 50,000 publicly accessible repositories, Aqua researchers found active secrets from open source organizations and enterprises such as Cisco and Mozilla providing access to sensitive data and software. The exposed secrets could lead to significant financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences.

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A new report shows that while 14 percent of organizations experienced an API attack in the last 12 months, only 38 percent say they have an API security solution in place.

The research from Traceable AI, based on a security of cybersecurity delegates at the RSA conference, finds that although 43 percent of organizations say they do not struggle with API sprawl, 33 percent are unsure if they are managing it effectively, and 24 percent acknowledge they are struggling.

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A new report reveals that organizations are suffering multiple ransomware infections, 18 percent have suffered a ransomware infection 10 or more times in a 24-month period, a further 18 percent were infected five to nine times, and 30 percent were infected between two and four times.

The study from anti-ransomware platform Halcyon also shows that data exfiltration occurs in nearly every major ransomware attack today, and nearly 60 percent of respondents say that sensitive or regulated data was exfiltrated from their organization, with 55 percent reporting the attackers issued an additional ransom demand to protect the exfiltrated data.

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Ultimate Ears, a Logitech brand, has released its new EVERBOOM Bluetooth speaker, designed for a premium 360° sound experience. The launch is accompanied by updates to its existing line, including the WONDERBOOM 4, BOOM 4, and MEGABOOM 4, featuring upgraded acoustics, fresh color options, and materials made from sustainable sources.

Jonah Staw, General Manager of Ultimate Ears, emphasized the focus on combining durability with high-quality sound. "EVERBOOM is designed to meet the needs of our users who want dependable sound quality from their portable speakers," said Staw.

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