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Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has recently illuminated the ongoing cyber espionage activities of APT42, an Iranian government-backed group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This cyber collective has intensified its phishing campaigns against high-profile targets in Israel and the United States, particularly focusing on individuals connected to the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.

In detailed findings released by TAG, it was revealed that APT42 has been targeting current and former officials, diplomatic circles, political campaigns, and influential figures within academic and non-governmental organizations in both nations. The U.S. and Israel combined represent about 60 percent of APT42’s cyber operations in the last six months.

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Fastmail has launched a new feature allowing users to create passkeys for their accounts, promising a faster and more secure authentication method compared to traditional passwords. Passkeys address the inherent weaknesses of passwords by using cryptographic keys that offer several advantages over conventional methods.

Passwords, the standard for online authentication, present challenges such as the difficulty in creating secure passwords and vulnerability to phishing attacks. In contrast, passkeys operate on public key cryptography, where a private key creates a signature and a public key that the website can verify. This method provides security benefits like replay resistance, where each login attempt involves a unique challenge from the website, making passkeys resistant to interception. They are also leak-resistant since only the public key can be compromised without being used to forge a login, and they are phishing-proof as passkeys are inherently tied to the website they were created for.

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As more users look for alternatives to Microsoft Windows 11, SparkyLinux's latest update, Sparky 2024.08 is thankfully released. This Linux-based operating system has proven to be a compelling choice for those looking to ditch Windows.

This update enhances the Debian testing line-based semi-rolling distribution. It now features home partition encryption in its CLI Installer, the lightweight Midori browser as the default web browsing option, and regular package updates.

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Almost one in 10 decision-makers in both the UK (eight percent) and US (seven percent) are planning to spend over $25 million on AI this year.

A survey from Searce, of 300 C-Suite and senior technology executives at organizations with more than $500 million, finds that for US decision-makers, data privacy and security are ranked as the number one hurdle to adopting AI (20 percent), whereas UK decision-makers rank lack of qualified talent as their number one challenge (19 percent).

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With more business applications and data existing outside of the traditional network perimeter and across multiple clouds, organizations have a harder job than ever before to maintain security and reliability of critical services. This challenge is shared by the majority of IT leaders -- as 81 percent recently surveyed believe the increasing number of cloud applications is adding additional pressure on network performance.

This issue is heightened by the 44 percent of UK workers that now work remotely. Every new remote worker and device added to the organization's network, also expands its attack surface. In fact, 85 percent of IT leaders say remote and hybrid working has contributed to an increase in network security threats. Over two-thirds (69 percent) of UK organizations have experienced an increase in network security threats in the past 18 months.

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CISOs are under the microscope to prove they can reduce vulnerabilities in the software development life cycle -- particularly, that they can do so from the start of code creation. As such, CISOs are searching for the most effective way to ensure the security awareness of their developers before they take on the responsibility of writing and introducing code.

Secure Code Warrior's co-founder and CTO, Matias Madou, believes that a 'gatekeeping' standard -- where developers are incrementally given access to more sensitive projects -- is the key to building a strong foundation for secure coding processes.

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Google has introduced the Pixel Watch 3, an updated version of its smartwatch that features a new Loss of Pulse Detection capability. This safety feature is designed to automatically contact emergency services if it detects that the wearer’s heart has stopped.

The Pixel Watch 3 enhances its previous models with several improved features. It is available in two sizes, 41mm and a new 45mm option, with displays that achieve a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits. This improvement ensures visibility in bright light conditions and adjusts to lower brightness in darker settings.

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Earlier today, Google introduced the latest Pixel 9 smartphones. And now, the search giant reveals the Pixel Buds Pro 2 equipped with enhanced design and technology for a superior audio experience.

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are 24 percent lighter and 27 percent smaller than their predecessors and incorporate the new Tensor A1 chip. This chip enables industry-leading audio performance and robust Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that is twice as effective as the previous model. This ANC adapts to ambient noise up to three million times per second, designed to deliver clear sound in various environments.

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Google has released its latest smartphone series, the Pixel 9, which includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. These devices incorporate the latest Google AI technology and are powered by the new Tensor G4 processor, aimed at improving user experience.

The design of the Pixel 9 series features an updated camera setup and uses durable materials for construction. The Pro models offer two different screen sizes and are equipped with advanced Super Actua displays and a 42 MP front camera designed to enhance selfie quality under various lighting conditions.

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SMART Modular Technologies, a part of SGH, has just unveiled its newest product -- DDR5 Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) with a special coating. These RDIMMs are perfect for liquid immersion cooling systems in data centers. They combine the super-fast DDR5 tech with some important protective features, so your data center equipment can stay reliable and last longer in tough conditions.

Arthur Sainio, DRAM Product Director at SMART, emphasized the dual benefits of this product, stating, "Our new DDR5 RDIMMs with conformal coating merge top-tier performance with robust reliability, setting a new standard for immersion-cooled data centers. This fusion enhances the modules' durability in harsh environments while catering to the computing demands of high-performance applications."

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A new study reveals that 93 percent of enterprise platform teams face persistent challenges with cloud costs, Kubernetes complexity and developer productivity.

The research from Rafay Systems shows that despite the widespread adoption of platform teams within IT organizations, survey respondents across the board confirm that these teams often are stretched to their limits managing complex multi-cluster Kubernetes and cloud environments.

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Plugable has officially unveiled the newly redesigned UD-6950PDH docking station, tailored to enhance productivity for Apple users. Following extensive customer feedback and leveraging the latest technology, this latest version sports a sleek space gray aluminum chassis, ensuring seamless integration with Apple's product line.

The standout feature of the UD-6950PDH is its capability to support two additional displays on any Mac with a Max, Pro, or base M1, M2, M3, and the upcoming M4 processors. This is made possible with just a single installation of the DisplayLink driver, setting it apart from many other docking solutions on the market.

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Machine learning (ML) and AI tools raise concerns over mis- and disinformation. These technologies can 'hallucinate' or create text and images that seem convincing but may be completely detached from reality. This may cause people to unknowingly share misinformation about events that never occurred, fundamentally altering the landscape of online trust. Worse -- these systems can be weaponized by cyber criminals and other bad actors to share disinformation, using deepfakes to deceive.

Deepfakes -- the ability to mimic someone using voice or audio and to make them appear to say what you want -- are a growing threat in cybersecurity. Today the widespread availability of advanced technology and accessible AI allows virtually anyone to produce highly realistic fake content.

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With the Start menu being at the heart of Windows, it is vital that it functions in a way that makes sense to people. Sadly, this has not always been the case.

Over years of development, Microsoft has taken a series of questionable design decision with this iconic part of the operating system, but a change that could prove popular is about to land in Windows 11.

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Google has stepped up its commitment to youth mental health by announcing an additional $10 million in funding for leading nonprofits, including The Rare Impact Fund, DonorsChoose, The JED Foundation, Child Mind Institute, and The Steve Fund. This new initiative boosts Google's total investment in youth digital wellbeing and online safety to $25 million.

The funding aims to introduce mental health training and resources to one million high school students across the U.S. Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has already funded all existing mental health projects from high school teachers on DonorsChoose. Furthermore, it will provide up to $500 for new projects and a $200 credit for teachers who participate in one of the nine new mental health training courses created by Google in collaboration with youth mental health experts.

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