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.
Cooler Master unveils world's first 850W fanless PSU with an exclusive early bird bundle
Cooler Master has announced the launch of the X Silent Edge Platinum 850, the first 850-watt fanless power supply unit (PSU) in the world. This innovative product is now available for preorder, and it comes with an exclusive early bird bundle.
Jimmy Sha, CEO of Cooler Master, emphasized the unique position of the X Silent Edge Platinum 850 in the market, noting, “The X Silent Edge Platinum 850 is our answer to those who require robust power for intensive tasks but don’t want to compromise on a quiet work or play environment. This product represents our commitment to pushing the boundaries in providing quiet high-performance solutions.”
Panasonic Connect TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2 launches with Intel Core Ultra and new AI capabilities
Panasonic Connect today announced a major upgrade to its rugged TOUGHBOOK 40 laptop series. Dubbed the TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2, it marks the company's first venture into Intel Core Ultra processors. This new generation features up to 16 cores and incorporates the latest CPU, GPU, and NPU advancements.
The TOUGHBOOK 40 Mk2 is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency, particularly for users in demanding fields such as law enforcement, federal agencies, and utility companies. Its NPU offers up to 143 percent faster performance on AI-driven applications and 73 percent quicker generative AI tasks compared to previous models. The integration of these processors also reportedly enables up to 40 percent lower power consumption during AI-enhanced collaborative activities.
Remote workers put corporate data at risk
New global research from secure storage maker Apricorn into the security and storage of data finds corporate information is knowingly put at risk by 55 percent of mobile workers.
The research, carried out by Censuswide among 604 UK and US IT security decision makers, also finds that 63 percent expect their mobile/remote workers to expose their organization to the risk of a data breach. 43 percent in the UK (40 percent in the UK and US combined) say their mobile/remote workers don't care about security.
Cybersecurity workforce reaches record highs but skills gap grows too
The cybersecurity workforce grew in 2023 to a record high of 5.5 million people, but the demand for skills is still outpacing growth.
A new guide from the UK's Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and ISC2 shows that globally, the cyber skills gap grew by 12.6 percent last year, with four million additional workers needed to fill the void, making recruitment more important than ever.
eBPF: Enabling security and performance to co-exist
Today, most organizations and individuals use Linux and the Linux kernel with a “one-size-fits-all” approach. This differs from how Linux was used in the past–for example, 20 years ago, many users would compile their kernel and modify it to fit their specific needs, architectures and use cases. This is no longer the case, as one-size-fits-all has become good enough. But, like anything in life, “good enough” is not the best you can get.
Enter: Extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF). eBPF allows users to modify one-size-fits-all to fit their specific needs. While this was not impossible before, it was cumbersome and often unsecure.
Addressing workers' concerns about AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions are being adopted across every industry today. Quite often, these initiatives involve deploying ML models into operational settings where the model output ends up being a widget on the screens or a number on the reports that are put in front of hundreds, if not thousands, of front-line employees. These could be underwriters, loan officers, fraud investigators, nurses, teachers, claims adjusters, or attorneys. No industry is immune to these transformations.
These initiatives are typically driven from the top down. Management monitors and looks for ways to improve KPIs, and increasingly, AI/ML initiatives are identified as a means to this end. Certainly, there’s plenty of communication among executive, finance, data science, and operational leaders about these initiatives. Unfortunately, in many of the organizations I’ve worked with, the group of folks who are most commonly left out of the discussion are the front-line employees.
AI and dataset poisoning -- are organizations prepared for the latest cyberthreats? [Q&A]
Although governments are issuing new guidelines for businesses to toughen up their cyber protection, cyberattacks remain a major risk, only growing in sophistication with advancements in AI.
With the continued integration of AI into systems, recognizing the threat that dataset poisoning presents is also an emerging concern. We spoke to Andy Swift, cyber security assurance technical director at Six Degrees to discuss the latest threats and how businesses can respond.
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