New tool aims to stop 'Solver Service' bots
Researchers at anti-bot specialist Kasada have recently uncovered the use of 'Solver Service' bots -- an API-as-a-service tool created to bypass the majority of bot management systems.
By 'solving' a bot detection system's defense, these allow enterprising cybercriminals to now commercialize the Solver Service they deciphered and sell it for a profit. This means buyers can successfully conduct automated bot attacks without any technical skills -- and without having to worry about what bot defenses a site may have in place.
OpenSSF looks to further strengthen supply chain security
As we reported a few weeks ago, OpenSSF in conjunction with the White House and others has launched a 10-point plan and funding with the aim of improving the security of the software supply chain.
OpenSSF has also announced a number of new members including premier members, Atlassian and Sonatype, who will join the OpenSSF governing board.
Satechi USB-C Slim Dock for 24-inch iMac is an elegant storage and port expansion solution for Apple's all-in-one desktop
Apple's iMac is a wonderful all-in-one macOS desktop that offers a combination of power and elegance. The computer takes up very little real estate on a desk, making it a good choice for those living in a residence that doesn't offer a lot of space. It allows you to have a proper desktop computer with a large display without needing a giant tower.
Today, Satechi launches a new product that makes the 2021 24-inch iMac even better. Called "USB-C Slim Dock," it fits over the iMac's stand and provides USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and two memory card reader slots. While port expansion alone makes this a neat product, it also has an internal M.2 SSD slot that is compatible with both NVMe and SATA drives. To create more desk space when needed, Apple's wireless keyboard can be stored on top of the USB-C Slim Dock when not in use.
Five steps to a secure cloud architecture
Policy as code is central to establishing and maintaining secure cloud architecture by enabling security teams to impart their knowledge across the organization in a common, machine-readable language.
Cloud computing cyberattacks don’t play out like the scenes from Hollywood thrillers. No one is slowly lowering Tom Cruise into a preselected target’s secure data center equipped with ultrasensitive noise, temperature and motion detectors so he can steal a specific file.
Best Windows apps this week
Four-hundred-ninety-three in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Microsoft released a new build of the 2023 feature update for Windows 11 that it is working on already.
Automating networks for whatever comes next [Q&A]
Digital transformation and modernization of IT is sweeping across many organizations at the moment. But one aspect that's sometimes neglected is their impact on networks.
How can enterprises scale their networks to cope with change and what part can automation play in the mix? We spoke to Ernest Lefner, chief product officer at Gluware, and co-founder and former co-chairman of ONUG (Open Network User Group), to find out.
Microsoft releases KB5014023 update to fix crashing apps and slow copying in Windows
Microsoft has once again released a preview of an update for Windows that is due to get a full launch next Patch Tuesday. The KB5014023 update is available for Windows 10 versions 21H1 and 21H2, as well as Windows Server 20H2 and it fixes a number of issues.
Among the problems addressed by the optional update is an issue that caused file copying to be much slower than usual. Other notable changes include a fix for a GPU issue that caused apps to crash, and a fix for a problem that prevented Excel and Outlook from launching.
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25131 but warns of new known issues
Not every Windows 11 Dev Channel build has new features for Insiders to try out. With some releases the focus is more on fixing problems, to make the test version of the OS more stable.
That’s the case with today’s new flight, Build 25131, which fixes quite a few problems, and also highlights two new known issues.
HP Dev One laptop running System76's Ubuntu Linux-based Pop!_OS now available
Last month, the open source community was abuzz with excitement following a shocking announcement from System76 that HP was planning to release a laptop running the Pop!_OS operating system. This was significant for several reasons, but most importantly, it was a huge win for Linux users as yet another hardware option was becoming available. Best of all, HP employees have been trained by System76 to offer high-quality customer support. If you aren't aware, System76 support is legendary.
At the time of the announcement, details about the hardware were a bit scarce, but I am happy to report we now have full system specifications for the 14-inch HP Dev One laptop. Most interestingly, there is only one configuration to be had. The developer-focused computer is powered by an octa-core AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U APU which features integrated Radeon graphics. The notebook comes with 16GB RAM and 1TB of NVMe storage, both of which can be user-upgraded later if you choose.
Data-driven tools prove key to business growth
Data and analytics are instrumental to helping organizations successfully solve problems and 84 percent of organizations have either already deployed or have data-driven projects on their roadmaps.
A new study from Foundry shows data-driven projects continue to accelerate as 34 percent of organizations state that they have already deployed or implemented them compared to 28 percent of organizations saying the same in 2021.
Are robotics set to play a starring role in the next ten years of British manufacturing?
Technology is constantly changing our day-to-day lives and has had a particular impact on the working world. Automation is fast becoming a key conversation within multiple industries in Great Britain, including manufacturing with robotics emerging as the solution.
Over the past few years, a need to move towards more automation in the manufacturing industry has been seen. In fact, a survey done by ABB Robotics found that of 250 SME and manufacturing companies, 81.2 percent were considering incorporating robotics into their processes to combat issues with workforce shortages and supply chain disruptions.
Enterprises overspend by millions on cloud services
New research reveals enterprises are over-spending on cloud services by up to $8.5 million, as IT leaders grow frustrated with poor management tools, vendor-lock in and issues with accessing data.
A study from Couchbase of IT decision makers at enterprises with more than 1,000 staff finds a typical annual spend on cloud services to now stand at $33 million. However, functions that are not currently meeting businesses expectations account for over 35 percent of the total cost.
The secret sauce to finding files, emails and other enterprise data
Finding the right file, email and other internal data without enterprise search is like grilling without barbecue sauce. It is theoretically possible, but who would even want to try?
While Internet search engines like Google specialize in directing you to the right website, enterprise search products do a deep dive into an organization’s own data. The secret sauce to enterprise search is indexing. Indexing "pre-processes" Microsoft Office files, PDFs, emails plus attachments, compressed archives and other web-ready data.
Get Avast BreachGuard 2022 for as little as $5 to protect yourself from online breaches
It’s almost inevitable that at least one of your online accounts has been hacked in the past, and while you can manually check for such breaches using websites like Have I Been Pwned, keeping on top of new breaches (never mind existing ones) can be a chore.
This is where Avast BreachGuard rides to the rescue. This standalone tool provides a continuous monitoring service for all your email addresses and passwords, enabling you to take timely action whenever a new breach is detected.
Why data lineage matters and why it's so challenging
Change introduces risk. It’s one of those foundational principles of software development that most of us learned very early in our careers. Nevertheless, it always seems to keep cropping up in spite of those repeated life lessons. Our inability to foresee the impact of changes, even small ones, often leads to negative outcomes.
As the complexity of interconnected IT systems has increased, this problem has grown worse. It’s harder and harder to predict how even a small modification might impact systems upstream or downstream of the change. Data lineage accomplishes that, but it’s extraordinarily difficult to do data lineage well.
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