Joe Biden implements Kaspersky ban ahead of debate with Donald Trump, citing national security concerns
In a preemptive move ahead of the upcoming presidential debate with Donald Trump (just a week away), the Biden administration has enforced a significant ban on Kaspersky Lab, Inc., prohibiting all transactions involving the company’s cybersecurity products by U.S. persons. This decision, enacted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a part of broader efforts to bolster national security, addressing concerns over potential vulnerabilities that foreign entities could exploit.
The timing of the ban aligns strategically with the political calendar, setting the stage for national security to be a focal point in the debate. The Department of Commerce has labeled Kaspersky's cybersecurity products as potential risks due to the company's alleged ties to the Russian government. Starting from July 20, 2024, U.S. entities are prohibited from engaging in any new transactions involving Kaspersky's products. By September 29, 2024, further restrictions will prohibit Kaspersky’s operations within the U.S. and with U.S. persons.
Apple launches Final Cut Pro updates for iPad and Mac, introduces new AI features
Apple today unveiled the latest versions of its video editing software, Final Cut Pro, for both iPad and Mac, delivering enhancements that leverage the power of artificial intelligence to streamline video production processes. The release includes Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8, both designed to improve the efficiency and flexibility of video editing workflows.
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 harnesses the power of the new iPad Pro equipped with the M4 chip, offering up to twice the rendering speed and supporting four times as many streams of ProRes RAW compared to its M1 predecessor. A standout feature of the new version is the Live Multicam capability, allowing users to connect and control up to four cameras wirelessly. This feature is supported by the new Final Cut Camera app, which can also function independently on iPhone and iPad devices, providing advanced settings such as manual focus and ISO control.
TEAMGROUP unveils X1 MAX USB flash drive
TEAMGROUP has officially unveiled the X1 MAX USB flash drive, boasting exceptional performance with read and write speeds reaching up to 1,000 MB/s and a significant storage capacity of 1TB.
The X1 MAX is not only fast but also versatile, supporting both Type-C and Type-A interfaces to ensure compatibility across various devices such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This feature enhances its utility for professionals who require reliable and swift data transfer capabilities while juggling multiple devices.
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Satechi launches new Qi2 Wireless Car Charger with 15W fast charging
Get ready to power up your road trips and daily drives with Satechi's latest product: the Qi2 Wireless Car Charger. Tapping into the newest Qi2 technology, this charger brings you an impressive 15W of power to keep your device juiced up and ready to go.
This charger is designed with the road in mind. It sports a powerful magnetic hold ensuring your Qi2-enabled devices stay securely fastened, no matter if you're gliding on the freeway or hitting some off-road adventures. The charger also features a gentle silicone charging puck that does more than just charge -- it protects your phone from scratches and is built to withstand the test of time without cracking. What's more, it comes with a handy one-meter USB-C cable and a 25W CLA (Cigarette Light Adapter) which you can also plug into other peripherals.
Enterprises could get a false sense of security from single sign-on
Enterprises could be exposing themselves to by increasingly relying on single sign-on (SSO) according to a new report from Doyensec, in collaboration with Teleport.
Although sold by identity providers (IdPs) for their convenience and security, SSO solutions can amplify the impact of breaches. The research shows these impacts can be significantly mitigated once additional layers of security are placed between the IdP and the linked applications and services.
Website X5 2024.2 adds direct Stripe integration, drops eCommerce support from Evo edition
Italian developer Incomedia has released Website X5 Evo 2024.2 Evo and Website X5 Pro 2024.2, the second major update of the year of its user-friendly, wizard-driven website builder for Windows.
Version 2024.2 continues a recent focus on updating and optimizing the program’s underlying engine but includes several new features while removing all shop-building capabilities from the lower-end Evo product.
Critical vulnerabilities rise but remediation times improve
A new report from security testing platform Synack shows a rise in critical-severity vulnerabilities in 2023 compared to 2022.
On a positive note though, despite mounting pressures on security teams, organizations have reduced their mean time to remediation for critical-severity vulnerabilities by 24 days and high-severity vulnerabilities by 18 days, down to 56 and 74 days, respectively.
Balancing Large Language Model adoption with robust API security
The popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs) has prompted an unprecedented wave of interest and experimentation in AI and machine learning solutions. Far from simply using popular LLMs for sporadic background research and writing assistance, LLMs have now matured to the degree where particular solutions are being used within specific workflows to solve genuine business problems.
Industries such as retail, education, technology, and manufacturing are using LLMs to create innovative business solutions, delivering the required tools to automate complex processes, enhance customer experiences, and obtain actionable insights from large datasets.
Lenovo launches Tab Plus Android tablet
Today, Lenovo launches the Tab Plus, an entertainment tablet designed for audiovisual enthusiasts. Equipped with eight JBL speakers and Hi-Fi matrix technology, this device promises a high-end sonic experience, tuned by Dolby Atmos. The tablet also features an 11.5-inch 2K display, complemented by an adjustable stand for viewing convenience from any angle.
Tony Chen, Vice President of Tablets at Lenovo's Intelligent Devices Group, said, "As we see the tablet market regaining momentum, Lenovo is positioned to lead with unique features tailored to enhance our customers' multimedia experiences".
Navigating the hybrid workplace: Balancing productivity, efficiency and security
In today’s digital workplace, we rely heavily on a wealth of collaboration solutions; in fact, these tools have become ingrained and part of our daily workflows. Despite hybrid working patterns and the return, for some, to a more traditional work environment, the continued reliance on collaboration apps remains strong. This presents opportunities and challenges for the IT teams tasked with onboarding and offboarding employees and effectively managing an ever-growing plethora of tools and apps.
Without a doubt, these collaboration tools have improved communication and made work easier andmore efficient. Applications such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet have become essential in the workplace. Each offers unique features and integrations, enabling employees to go about their daily work lives, regardless of whether they adopt the hybrid or fully remote working model.
Lack of automation leaves businesses open to invoice fraud
New research from Ivalua finds that 31 percent of UK businesses have been the victim of invoice fraud in the past 12 months.
Of these, just 39 percent managed to stop the fraudulent transactions before the money was paid out.
Microsoft concedes that a recent update is causing Windows 11 upgrade problems
What's the time? Well, it's time for yet another problematic update from Microsoft! The culprit on this occasion is the KB5039212 update from earlier this month, and it's especially worrying for the enterprise.
As it includes security fixes, this particular update is one that would have been installed automatically on many systems. But in addition to addressing security issues, the KB5039212 update also brought problems of its own; Microsoft has acknowledged a Windows 11 upgrade issue. Not for the first time, a fix is yet to be created.
Lexar launches new Professional SILVER series cards and dual-slot USB reader
Lexar has launched three new additions to its Professional SILVER card lineup: the SILVER PLUS microSDXC UHS-I Card, the SILVER PLUS SDXC UHS-I Card, and the SILVER SDXC UHS-I Card. These cards promise impressive performance with max read speeds of 205MB/s and write speeds of 150MB/s (140MB/s for the SILVER SDXC UHS-I Card), making them ideal for fast action capture and speedy transfers. To achieve these max speeds, users can pair the cards with the Lexar Dual-Slot USB-A/C Reader, which supports simultaneous reading of an SD card and a microSD card.
Rated V30, the SILVER Series cards are designed for 4K video recording at up to 60fps. Built to withstand various environments, these cards are drop-proof, temperature-proof, x-ray-proof, shockproof, magnetic-proof, and vibration-resistant, ensuring durability and reliability in challenging conditions. Additionally, Lexar offers the Lexar Recovery Tool for recovering accidentally deleted files and a lifetime limited warranty for peace of mind.
Securing democratic integrity against cyber threats
This year is one of the biggest for elections around the world, with 64 countries heading to the polls. The UK government and the NCSC have already issued warnings that current geopolitical tensions may lead nation-state actors attempting to meddle in election results through various cyberthreats.
Beyond the threat of nation-state activity, this year marks the first large-scale election in the UK in the time of deepfakes and AI, which have the potential to spread misinformation and disrupt the integrity of the country’s democratic processes.
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