London Security Experts Warn of Increasing Deepfake Risks In a recent meetup on the CES floor of this month, experts have raised pressing concerns regarding the escalation of deepfakes and advanced voice phishing attacks. Rex Booth, the Chief Information Security Officer for SailPoint, highlighted how cybercriminals are utilizing artificial intelligence to reinforce their social engineering…
Thoroughly Thursday: Catching Gen Z Tech Talent In the dynamic realm of hiring trends, the pivot towards accommodating Gen Z’s distinct professional preferences is becoming increasingly essential. As companies tailor their recruitment strategies for 2024, experts suggest a blend of technological savvy and workplace evolution. The tech industry, renowned for its rapid innovation, is expected…
British Library Catalog Goes Online Post-Ransomware Recovery Efforts In a triumphant return to the digital realm, the British Library has restored its comprehensive catalog of precious literary and historical treasures for global access. After a malicious ransomware attack in October led to significant service disruptions, steadfast recovery efforts throughout January have now reconnected scholars and…
Thoroughly Thursday: Adapting Hiring Practices to Attract Gen Z Tech Talent As technology evolves and the workforce demographic shifts, companies in 2024 are finding it necessary to adjust their hiring practices to attract and retain Generation Z tech talent. This generation brings unique skills and perspectives to the tech industry, and businesses must create inclusive,…
Continued Affection for Windows 10: The Upgrade Dilemma Despite the allure of Windows 11, a significant number of PC users around the globe are standing firm with Windows 10. New data from Statcounter reveals that as of December 2023, approximately two-thirds of Windows users have not made the leap to the newest operating system. Only…
Tech Employment Trends Show Optimism Despite Monthly Dip The latest report on tech employment sheds light on bright spots in the sector, unlike the facing of bleak economic forecasts elsewhere. Trade association CompTIA has released figures indicating significant job growth in tech industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and cloud infrastructure. The rise marks the most…
Public Cloud Services Gain Prominence in Enterprise Adoption Public cloud infrastructures are becoming the backbone of enterprise computing systems, according to a new Forrester analysis. A remarkable 94% of the 2,000 enterprise cloud decision-makers surveyed have already embraced or are planning to adopt public cloud services. Closely trailing this trend are internal private and hosted…
Public Cloud Becoming the Norm in Enterprise IT Strategy The enterprise IT landscape has shifted prominently towards public cloud services, with a remarkable 94% of enterprise cloud decision-makers indicating their adoption or planned adoption of public cloud infrastructure, a recent Forrester analysis disclosed. Notably, there’s a strong movement toward internal private and hosted private clouds…
Backstage Password Exposure Risks As security remains at the forefront of technology concerns, recent findings by NordPass have indicated that thousands of users may be compromising their online safety with pop-culture inspired passwords. Drawing from categories like online games, movies, and music, the password manager discovered a staggering predilection for easily guessable credentials, such as…
Backstage Password Plight: The Common Password Pitfalls Revealed by NordPass A recent study by the password manager NordPass has shed light on the precarious state of digital security, underscoring the all-too-common use of predictable passwords. Data analysis showed that thousands are still relying on easily guessable passwords, with references to pop culture – from bands…