Can business even fend off cyberattacks by hostile states? We asked Bogdan "Bob" Botezatu, Director Threat Research & Reporting at Bitdefender, about this.
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Service Master: E-Learning Course On AI Deployment In SMEs
According to the Competence Center for Securing Skilled Workforce Assurance, there is a shortage of around 28,700 IT specialists in Germany.
Meta Quest Pro, Goggles for the Metaverse
They use the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ platform and part of their sensors are prepared to capture facial expressions.
Proactive Customer Service To Counter Dwindling Customer Loyalty
Study: meeting customer needs before customers turn to companies.
Efficiency, Experience and Emotion: the Pillars of the Consumer Relationship
In a context of economic uncertainty and rising costs of living, companies must balance the human and the digital when it comes to improving the customer experience.
IT Procurement: Purchasing Managers Concerned About Wage Inflation
Wage increases could lead to sharp price rises for IT services in the coming months, according to Information Services Group.
Can 4G And 5G Be Used To Meet The Rising Demand For Electricity?
Study on connected utilities shows importance of mobile technology for digitizing the energy sector.
Las Vegas Gets Largest Private 5G Network In The U.S.
5G network to drive innovation and serve as a model for cities and businesses worldwide.
Turnstile: Cloudflare Introduces Alternative To Captchas
Turnstile works in the background and completely replaces captchas. On average, users only need one second to solve a challenge. For classic captcha tasks, it takes an average of 32 seconds.
Every Second Endpoint Infected
Security specialist BrightCloud has analyzed 95 million endpoints and sensors. Every second one had to deal with at least one infection in the first half of the year.
13 Million Installs: Malicious Apps Discovered in Play Store and App Store
They are part of a large-scale malvertising campaign. 75 apps find their way into the Play Store. 10 more apps make it into the Play Store.
Apple Releases Fix For iPhone 14 Pro’s “Shaky” Camera
The problem only occurs with third-party apps like TikTok and Instagram. In some circumstances, the screen also remains black when setting up the device for the first time. iOS 16.0.2 is already the second maintenance update for iOS 16 ...
Microsoft Makes Brute Force Attacks on SMB under Windows 11 More Difficult
Out of the box, Windows 11 allows only one failed SMB login attempt every two seconds. Microsoft hopes to reduce Windows' attractiveness to brute-force attacks.
Hacker Penetrates Uber IT Systems
The hacker gained access to vulnerability reports and shared screenshots of internal systems, the email dashboard, and Slack server.
Poor Data Management Causes High Costs
Knowledge management platforms make data from various sources available on a centralized basis.
Forced to Use Original Printer Cartridges: HP Compensates Customers
A security function blocks third-party printer cartridges. HP is retrofitting the function to some printers via a firmware update. So far, only customers in Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal are receiving compensation.
Microsoft: Iranian Hackers Encrypt Windows Systems via BitLocker
The group, known as DEV-0270, exploits known vulnerabilities and is not only pursuing political or strategic goals. As an alternative to BitLocker, the group also relies on the open-source tool DiskCryptor.
Know Your Opponent
In his guest article, Yaroslav Rosomakho from Netskope explains how cybercriminals work and how companies can arm themselves against them.
Sophisticated Malware Remains Inactive on PCs For A Month
The crypto-miner Nitrokod escapes detection by security researchers for years. However, according to Check Point, the infection route can also be used for more dangerous malware such as ransomware.
Forecast: IT Spending to Rise by 3 % Worldwide in 2022
Gartner: Inflation or currency fluctuations are not expected to affect CIOs' investment plans.
CISA and FBI Warn Against Ransomware Group Zeppelin
The cyber extortionists are active in the USA and Europe. They demand ransoms in the seven-figure range. When compromising networks, Zeppelin proceeds very carefully.
Western European PC Shipments Fall Below 13 Million Units
The problems recorded in the supply chain and inflation have ended up affecting sales. Canalys reports a year-on-year drop of 18.5%
Adyen Launches Its Own Payment Terminals
NYC1 promises personalized payment flows, while the all-in-one AMS1 device enables cash register access and inventory management.
CISA and ASCS Publish the Most Important Malware Variants in 2021
The top malware strains include remote access Trojans (RATs), banking Trojans, info stealers and ransomware.
Iberdrola Starts in Extremadura the Construction of the Largest Photovoltaic Plant in Europe
Extremadura is configured as the most important region for Iberdrola's investment in renewables after investing 1,700 million euros and generating 7,400 jobs.
Search for WLAN Networks: Mobile Devices Reveal Personal Data
Researchers collect almost 60,000 SSIDs in a few hours. Some of the SSIDs consist of strings of numbers that are apparently preset router passwords.
Improving Certification of Medical Software with AI
Innovative medical technology can save human lives. However, outdated approval processes delay a rapid market launch.
Europe’s Mid-sized Companies to Invest 100,000 in Digital Transformation
The telecommunications and technology sectors, followed by banking and insurance, are the ones that accumulate the most investment in digital transformation.
How High Is My Cyber Risk?
Business decision-makers are unable to assess their digital attack surfaces due to complexity.
The Awakening of LNK Files
HP Wolf Security Report reveals new techniques and phishing lures used to deceive employees.