Super Bowl Sunday and IT’s No-Fun Monday
In anticipation of the post-Super Bowl flurry of IT complications, professionals brace for a demanding start to the workweek. Hybrid work has intensified the Monday blues as IT experts forecast a surge in remote work issues following Super Bowl LVIII. A report by Atera, an AI-powered IT services provider, highlights the stats: 77% of IT professionals predict an inundation of software outages, phishing scams, and forgotten passwords. Cimpress Technology’s enterprise solutions engineer Landon Gaines observes a significant rise in ‘brain fog’ tech incidents during major sports events, likening it to the challenges observed during March Madness.
The Bidet After Tomorrow: Cybersecurity Hits the Bathroom
The intersection of technology and personal hygiene has reached a new level with the introduction of Bluetooth-operated bidet fixtures by Bio Bidet. Featured at CES, this innovation promises to declutter the bathroom experience by using the Bemis Living app for control, reducing the need for additional physical remotes. Despite user convenience, cybersecurity remains a prime concern, especially considering the intimate application of the product. Built-in protections, including skin detection, aim to prevent any unintended activations, marking an interesting yet essential convergence of digital security and bathroom privacy.
Pwn2Own: The Fast and the Curious
Automotive cybersecurity took a turn for the competitive at the recent Pwn2Own event in Tokyo, where researchers strived to exploit car technology. Focus was on Tesla vehicles and associated tech, with participants eager to demonstrate their hacking prowess. The objective was clear: execute arbitrary code within the car systems, possibly even running the classic game Doom as a display of control. The event, executed by the Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative, presented a showcase filled with suspense, industry participation, and an impressive tally of 49 unearthed zero-day bugs, proving the allure and importance of cybersecurity in the evolving landscape of car technology.
Cloud Computing and AWSome Day
As cloud computing continues to reshape the landscape of technology, AWS invites interested individuals to delve deep into this pivotal area. AWSome Day, a free half-day online conference scheduled for February 15th, aims to empower organizations with insights into leveraging cloud computing for enhanced cost-efficiency, speed, and agility. Led by AWS experts, this event is an excellent opportunity for IT professionals and enthusiasts to embark on a transformative journey in the cloud.
