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Malicious search engine ads drive latest phishing threat
New research from BlueVoyant shows the use of malicious search engine ads is on the rise and poses a significant threat to internet users and companies.
These ads can lead to phishing websites or malware downloads, putting personal, financial and corporate information at risk. For companies, a compromise via phishing can lead to brand reputation damage, financial loss, and loss of customer trust.
Businesses not prepared for AI-based attacks
A new survey of almost 1,800 security leaders and practitioners in 14 countries, finds 74 percent of respondents believe AI-augmented cyberthreats are already having a significant impact on their organizations, yet 60 percent believe they are currently unprepared to defend against these attacks.
The study from Darktrace shows 71 percent of respondents are confident that AI-augmented security solutions will be able to detect and block AI-augmented threats. However, only 26 percent fully understand which types of AI are used in their security stack today.
Google brings its new and improved Find My Device network to the US and Canada
As anticipated just last week, Google had started to properly roll out the updated version of Find My Device to Android users in the US and Canada.
Described as a "new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices", Find My Device is comparable to the Find My device-locating system from Apple. Initially, there is support for locating phones and tablets -- including, in some instances, when they have no power or are offline -- but starting next month, third-party Bluetooth tracker tags will be made available as well.
EndeavourOS ARM discontinued: A huge loss for the Linux community
I’m sorry to share some very sad news today. According to a new official blog post, EndeavourOS ARM has been discontinued. This loss is not just tragic because of its negative impact on the ARM Linux community but also for what it represents in the broader open-source ecosystem.
EndeavourOS, a popular Linux distribution, expanded its reach to ARM devices in 2019, thanks to the efforts of a community member known as “Pudge.” His initial scripts for making EndeavourOS compatible with ARM hardware evolved into an official ARM branch, showcasing the collaborative nature of open-source projects.
Gen AI's pitfalls and why the business impact remains stagnant
No technology, especially in its early adoption phase, is without fault. Even with the popularity generative AI has gained in both the eyes of businesses and consumers alike, its imperfections cannot be glossed over. Hallucinations and biases in training data, among other issues, are leading business owners to hesitate when considering adoption.
While some early adopters have found ways to adopt large language models (LLMs) as they exist today, many feel they are left with essentially two options. Wait until improvements come or governmental guidelines are put in place to ensure the safe use of the technology, potentially being left behind, or adopt now and without letting AI touch business-critical systems. Neither of these options is truly viable, so where can businesses go from here? Diving below the surface coverage of gen AI to understand both its pros and cons will help modern businesses to determine where they can safely implement LLMs tomorrow.
Samsung introduces faster EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards with up to 1TB capacity
Samsung today unveiled the latest versions of its EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards, targeting mobile devices and handheld gaming consoles. The new cards feature enhanced transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s, marking a 23 percent improvement over their predecessors.
Jose Hernandez, Senior Director of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung, stated, “With the mobile and handheld gaming market on the rise, we aimed to accelerate data transfers on these devices with our updated EVO Select and EVO Plus lines. We also recognized the demand for larger storage options, such as a 1TB memory card, for digital files like games, video footage, and photos. With these new additions, users can enjoy ample space, swift speeds, and the durability to last for years.”
Spotify launches AI Playlist feature
Spotify's new AI Playlist feature adds an AI component to the creation of playlists on the site. All it takes is to feed the AI some text and it does the rest.
Feed it "sing along songs while riding on a pony in Colorado", "songs while waiting for the microwave to go 'ping'", or "songs for boring bus rides in downtown LA", and you should get a list of matching music almost instantly.
Innovation and security: The challenges of Generative AI for enterprises
Despite what some might think, no, bots probably won't come looking for your job, but they may well attack your intellectual property. Generative AI (GenAI) has become a transformative technology for businesses in more ways than one.
In 2024, its widespread adoption will undoubtedly have an impact on organizations across all industries, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency. However, GenAI can be a double-edged sword. Organizations need to tread carefully when assessing organization security risk, especially when it comes to data protection.
Navigating growth: How distributors empower MSPs in today's business landscape
As an IT solutions provider or Managed Service Provider (MSP), the industry landscape can be daunting, with demands for services continually on the rise and client preferences constantly evolving. In fact, according to recent projections, one in four MSPs anticipates revenue growth exceeding 20 percent in 2024, while 30 percent expect growth between 11 percent and 30 percent.
Amidst this rapid growth, MSPs are actively seeking ways to efficiently manage operations while meeting changing client expectations, taking into consideration different types of partners and vendors that can support them as they work to keep pace with the rapidly changing market.
Is your zero trust program at risk of failure? [Q&A]
Zero trust is no longer a 'nice to have' for cybersecurity leaders. As organizations embrace hybrid and remote workforces, the volume of cyberattacks and data breaches involving unauthorized access to networks, applications and systems has surged.
In response, cybersecurity leaders are striving to adopt a zero trust approach to security to reduce the risk of data breaches, ransomware and insider threats. However, the success of these efforts are being undermined by a variety of factors.
Apple updates App Store policies to permit game emulators
Game emulators have long proved popular, but they are something that Apple as balked at. Until now. In an update to its App Review Guidelines, the company has introduced changes that will be welcomed by fans of retro gaming.
The new rules mean that game emulators are now permitted in the App Store on a global basis and, more than this, developers can give users the ability to download games from within the apps. Things are not as free-and-easy as they are for Android users, with Apple stressing that developers must ensure that copyright is respected.
Microsoft is actively blocking Windows 11 tweaking tools
Microsoft has a vision for the look of Windows 11, and it does not want users to deviate from it. This is shown by the fact that the latest version of Windows is by far the least customizable out of the box.
With many people keen to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10, there has been an explosion in the number of third-party tweaking and customization tools; this is something Microsoft is not happy about. With the release of Windows 11 version 24H2 the company is blocking a number of utilities including the popular StartAllBack and ExplorerPatcher.
Windows 10 updates have broken Microsoft Connected Cache for some users
Microsoft has acknowledged that update released for Windows 10 this year may have resulted in unwanted side effects for some users. Specifically, enterprise users may have found that update released in 2024 have results in an inability to use Microsoft Connected Cache.
This affects how updates for Windows are delivered across networks and means that sysadmin may well have noticed spikes in download traffic as a result. For now, Microsoft has a workaround that those affected can try.
Microsoft issues a fix and a workaround for Sysprep error 0x80073cf2 in Window 10
There is good news for Windows 10 users who have been experiencing 0x80073cf2 errors when using the System Preparation Tool. Microsoft has published details of a work around as well as releasing an update that addresses the issue.
The problem was actually fixed a few days ago, although Microsoft made little noise about it at the time. The preview of the KB5035941 update released late last month not only brought new features to Windows 10, but also resolved the Sysprep issue.
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