Thundering Cyber Takedown: DOJ Charges Russian Nationals with Ransomware Crimes The United States Department of Justice has taken a bold step in the ongoing battle against cybercrime, unveiling charges against two Russian nationals, Roman Berezhnoy and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov. These individuals are accused of operating a sophisticated criminal network that employed Phobos ransomware, victimizing over…
Banking on AI: Financial Institutions Embrace Generative AI for Cybersecurity and Innovation A recent KPMG report reveals that a significant number of senior bank executives are investing in Generative AI (GenAI) to bolster cybersecurity and drive innovation within their institutions. As Artificial Intelligence continues to integrate into the banking sector, it becomes clear that 60%…
Microsoft Sets Price for Extended Windows 10 Security Updates as End-of-Life Looms With the end-of-life date for Windows 10 drawing closer, Microsoft has made it clear that users who wish to keep receiving security updates past the cutoff of October 14, 2025, will need to open their wallets. The tech giant recently revised its Extended…
The Bittersweet Price of Cocoa: Global Chocolate Prices Set to Increase Chocolate enthusiasts might want to buy an extra stash of their favorite bars, as the price of chocolate is on the verge of rising. The cause? An increase in cocoa prices. This commodity is essential in chocolate production, and its cost is known to…
Exploring the Emotional Impact of Introducing New SaaS Tools In the dynamic world of software-as-a-service (SaaS), deploying new tools can trigger a sea of emotions among employees. According to Dave Wagner, senior research director at Avasant, there are critical questions on the minds of the team: Will the new tool threaten their jobs, and will…
The Rise of Passwordless Security at AuditBoard Passwords might soon be a thing of the past at AuditBoard, a cloud-hosted SaaS company based in Cerritos, California, which is on its way to achieving the cybersecurity nirvana of going completely passwordless. According to AuditBoard’s CISO, Richard Marcus, the pivot toward a passwordless infrastructure has been driven…
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Optimism In a move signaling confidence in the economic landscape, the Federal Reserve has decided to maintain current interest rate levels. This decision comes as a relief to investors and consumers alike, suggesting that the central bank believes the economy has found its footing after a period of…
Workforce Whittling: Tech Sector Faces Job Cuts Amid Performance Reviews Amid a wave of industry reflection on workforce efficiency, Microsoft has confirmed a new wave of performance-based layoffs affecting less than 1% of its workforce. Teams within experiences and devices, security, sales, and gaming have been impacted, following a pattern of similar cuts in December.…
Presented By In a significant development that may have profound implications for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies, former President Donald Trump’s influence seems to be shaking up the regulatory landscape. This shift comes amid ongoing debates surrounding the responsibility of corporations to consider not just profits, but also the impact of their operations on…
Presented By Then, Thursday! ESG-Whiz, That’s a Big Change! In a recent development that’s causing ripples across industries, former President Donald Trump’s influence is being felt in the realm of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies. The business world reacts as Trump’s policies begin to reshape the landscape, potentially rolling back some of the regulations…