Several university, charity, and police websites intended to help individuals seeking assistance for issues like sexual abuse, addiction, or mental health are inadvertently gathering and sharing sensitive data with advertisers. This occurs due to tracking tools such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics embedded on these sites, allowing advertisers like Google and Meta to access […]
Data quality refers to the reliability, accuracy, consistency, and validity of data. Measuring data quality ensures that the data is trustworthy and suitable for its intended purpose, whether it be for analysis, decision-making, or other uses. High-quality data is dependable, error-free, and accurately represents work processes, while low-quality data may be outdated and contain inaccuracies, […]
Recent data breaches at Ticketmaster and Santander seem to be linked to unsecured accounts with Snowflake, a cloud data management platform. Ticketmaster confirmed a breach that exposed personal details of over 550 million customers, while Santander has seen data stolen from customers and employees. The cyber criminals behind the breaches, known as ShinyHunters, are demanding […]
The European Commission has announced the establishment of a new AI Office to oversee the deployment of general purpose models and the AI Act in the E.U. The office will consist of five units covering various areas, including regulation, innovation, and AI for Societal Good. The purpose of general purpose models is to provide foundational […]
A multinational police coalition, led by the European Union’s justice and police agencies, has launched a major operation against malware droppers dubbed «Operation Endgame.» This initiative aims to combat large-scale malware deployments by targeting droppers and loaders. Over the course of the operation, which took place from May 27 to May 29, four individuals were arrested, more than 100 servers were seized, and control of over 2,000 domains was taken. The arrests occurred in Ukraine and Armenia, with servers being disrupted in various countries including Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, and the U.S. Law enforcement agencies in France, Germany, and the Netherlands […]
A group of leading technology companies including AMD, Broadcom, Cisco, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Intel, Meta, and Microsoft have joined forces to develop an open industry standard for AI chip technology known as Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink). This technology aims to enhance high-speed, low latency communication between AI accelerator chips in data centers. The […]
Fujitsu is poised to receive an additional £180m in public funds to extend its contract to operate the Post Office Horizon IT system for another five years. The project to replace Horizon has faced significant obstacles, leading the Post Office to request £1bn in extra funding from the Treasury to address the issues. The budget […]
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A coordinated law enforcement operation led by Europol has disrupted several prominent malware-dropping botnets currently in operation, including Bumblebee, IcedID, Pikabot, Smokeloader, SystemBC, and Trickbot. The operation, known as Operation Endgame, involved the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the US’s FBI, and agencies from several other countries. Industry support was also provided by various cyber […]
SIEM, or Security Information and Event Management, is a strategy used for analyzing devices and environments to protect company operations, data, and personnel. SIEM tools provide a thorough analysis of security-related information and recommendations to ensure compliance and address potential threats. The global SIEM market is growing rapidly, with projections reaching $14 billion as more […]
Researchers at Proofpoint have discovered a phishing campaign that targets individuals interested in buying second-hand pianos, potentially earning the scammers over $900,000. The campaign, which began in January 2024, is ongoing and leads to an advance fee fraud scam. Victims are lured into making a small payment with the promise of receiving goods or services […]
Gemini, Google’s AI system, consists of a chatbot that generates responses to user prompts using natural language. Unlike traditional Google searches, Gemini provides responses in natural language obtained from the internet. Originally called Bard, Gemini was introduced by Google in February 2023 after AI advancements by OpenAI and Microsoft. In May 2023, Google highlighted AI […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from being a concept in research projects and science fiction to becoming a mainstream business tool. GenAI, driven by applications like Google’s Bard (now Gemini), Mistral, and ChatGPT, is already making an impact in the workplace. Industry analysts predict that by 2026, 95% of workers will use GenAI for their […]
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The EU AI Hub, recently launched by Cranium, KPMG, and Microsoft, is a service aimed at helping businesses navigate and comply with the newly enacted EU AI Act. The Act, approved by the European Union Parliament on March 13, 2024, imposes strict regulations on businesses offering AI products in the region, including rules on facial […]