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Fighting Fraud In Financial Services
Intel, FiVerity and Fortanix to jointly develop AI-powered fraud detection platform.
7 Out Of 10 Companies Believe Security Innovation Is Years Behind Cybercrime
Nearly 80% have purchased tools that have failed them and three-quarters believe they could have been unknowingly breached.
Free Online Courses: What Does Quantum Computing Bring Us?
Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) launches free channel with online courses on quantum computing on openHPI open learning platform.
Hackers can ‘crack’ our password in half a minute
Cybercriminals are capable of revealing any password of fewer than 8 characters in just half a minute. How can we avoid it?
Aruba Identifies Four Digitization Trends For 2022
Organizations have reached a turning point in this process that today holds both great opportunities and serious challenges.
Phishing Attacks To Increase Fourfold In 2021
Zscaler's annual ThreatLabz report finds phishing-as-a-service to be the reason for the cross-industry increase in attacks worldwide.
Two Thirds Of German Companies Affected By Ransomware
Sophos study "State of Ransomware 2022″ shows: The average ransom paid in Germany has almost doubled.
The Moon, New Site For Data Centers
Data centers on the moon are being planned.
EU Reaches Agreement On Digital Services Act
The law regulates the handling of illegal content and the protection of fundamental rights on the Internet. It applies primarily to major online platforms such as search engines, app stores and social media.
“Digital Twins”, The First Step For The Correct Adoption Of The Metaverse In The Retail Sector
A digital twin will make it possible to create synthetic worlds in which to test the effect of a multitude of variables: starting with how the color of the store influences the appearance of fruit and vegetables depending on where they ...
Credential Access, Top Risk Factor For Organizations
56% admit that their company cannot stop a supply chain-related attack.
BBVA Shares Its Security Training Content With The World
After training thousands of employees, the company makes its knowledge available to other users through the Coursera platform.
Fraud Schemes When Shopping on Online Platforms
Sensitive payment and login details are carelessly disclosed and transactions authorised.
Twitter Fights Off Takeover By Elon Musk
The board of directors approves a so-called rights plan. It is intended to help dilute Musk's shareholding. However, Twitter generally reserves the right to accept an "attractive" takeover offer.
HelpSystems Expands Its Security Offering With The Acquisition Of Terranova Security
The acquired company uses gamification techniques to train users in the prevention of phishing attacks.
Using the Cloud to Tackle Climate Change?
For Raymond Ma, General Manager Europe of Alibaba Cloud, the cloud is an underestimated factor for sustainable business transformation.
Brother Expands Its Printer Family To Meet The Needs Of SOHO Environments
The new solutions offer versatility, scanning quality and professional printing with more compact, affordable and sustainable equipment.
Microsoft And AkzoNobel Develop A Virtual Lab To Accelerate Innovation
AkzoNobel and Microsoft are teaming up to develop a virtual lab to conduct experiments using quantum computing and other Microsoft Azure cloud services.
Cyber Criminals Are Increasingly Targeting Industrial Companies
Malicious cyber attackers pose serious threat to Europe's industrial infrastructure.
Google Takes Action Against Apps That Collect User Data
They contain code from a company in Panama. This in turn is linked to a US arms company. The apps in question make it onto several million Android devices.
Metaverse And Experiential Marketing: 7 Applications That Are Already A Reality
The 360º connection model that brands are moving towards involves connecting physical reality and digital reality on two levels: experiences and business.
Microsoft Updates Windows 11 For Greater Productivity, Management Capacity And Security
New features include phishing and targeted malware protection through Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Smart App Control
Intel Suspends Business Operations in Russia
The chip manufacturer tightens its sanctions as a result of the war against Ukraine. Intel also announces support for its approximately 1200 employees in Russia.
Metaverse: Keys to Understanding Its Impact at the Economic, Consumer and Social Levels
The infinite possibilities offered by the Metaverse make it the ideal ecosystem to exponentially drive experimentation, innovation and co-creation processes.
30% Of Users Have Never Backed Up Before
Out of those who do back up, 10 % do so daily, 33 % take 1 to 2 months between backups and 10 % do so once a year. 17% make backups only if they change cell phones.
SMEs Are Looking For Digital Trade Fair Concepts
Two out of three businesspeople complain about a decline in business contacts as a result of the pandemic.
Borat RAT: New Malware Combines Remote Access, Spyware and Ransomware
Hackers are offering Borat RAT for sale on underground forums. The malware allows almost complete control of a system. Its functions range from keyloggers to DDoS attacks.
Largest DDoS Attack In History: 1.4 Tbps
Although the number of distributed denial-of-service attacks decreased by 3 % in 2021, their complexity has increased.
Fujitsu Sponsors 40 Scholarships In Cybersecurity To Boost Digital Talent Among Women
With this initiative, Fujitsu desires to contribute to boosting digitalization and reducing the mismatch between men and women, thus promoting the employability of women in the field of technology.