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Budget constraints threaten cybersecurity in government bodies

Government organizations are attractive targets for threat actors whose motivations may be geopolitical, financial, or disruption, according to BlackBerry. Because threat actors may include private individuals, small groups, or state-sponsored APT gr.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityAug 7th, 2023

Colorado scrambles to change voting-system passwords after accidental leak

"The goal is to complete the password updates by this evening," government says. The Colorado Department of State said it accidentally posted a spreadsheet containing "partial pas.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Variations in scientific ethics: Chinese scientists prioritize government service more than global peers

In a new study of physicists from the U.S., U.K. and China, Rice University and Santa Clara University researchers found that Chinese scientists feel a greater obligation to serve their government with research efforts than international counterparts.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Moles, birthmarks, red hair: The anatomical features used to accuse women of witchcraft in the 17th century

Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered undeniable proof of witchcraft. The belief was that the devil branded witches' bodies with symbolic, material marks—such as unusua.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

99% of CISOs work extra hours every week

The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, according to DirectDefense. Cybersecurity industry faces ongoing talent shorta.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

How agentic AI handles the speed and volume of modern threats

In this Help Net Security interview, Lior Div, CEO at Seven AI, discusses the concept of agentic AI and its application in cybersecurity. He explains how it differs from traditional automated security systems by offering greater autonomy and decision.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

As Musk seeks to launch tens of thousands of Starlink satellites, space researchers urge caution

Over 100 space researchers signed a letter urging the federal government to perform an environmental review before allowing SpaceX to continue launching thousands of satellites for its internet service, Starlink......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Early Black Friday 65-Inch TV deals: Up to 45% off OLED TVs

Are you on the hunt for a 65-inch TV from this year's early Black Friday deals? Whether you're on a budget or willing to splurge, check out our favorite picks here......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

AT&T praises itself after getting caught taking too much money from FCC program

AT&T obtained subsidies for duplicate users and non-users, will pay $2.3 million. AT&T improperly obtained money from a government-run broadband discount program by submitting dup.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Apple launches entry MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, better battery life, more

Apple has unveiled a new M4 MacBook Pro, and just like the M3 last year, there’s a new 14-inch entry model along with two higher-cost premium versions. Here are all the details on the more budget-friendly, entry 14-inch MacBook Pro. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands

Midnight Blizzard – a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) – is targeting government, academia, defense, and NGO workers with phishing emails containing a signed Remote Desktop Proto.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Three pathways to achieve global climate and sustainable development goals

Sustainable lifestyles, green-tech innovation, and government-led transformation each offer promising routes to make significant progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, according to a new study by the Pot.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

6 key elements for building a healthcare cybersecurity response plan

Medical practices remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, with over a third unable to cite a cybersecurity incident response plan, according to Software Advice. This gap exposes healthcare providers to risks of patient data breaches, HIPAA violations, fin.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Risk hunting: A proactive approach to cyber threats

Cybersecurity is an overly reactive industry. Too often we act like firefighters, rushing from blaze to blaze, extinguishing flames hoping to keep the damage to a minimum, rather than fire suppression experts designing environments that refuse to bur.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Here are the top five tips for cybersecurity awareness month

We've teamed up with MacPaw to bring you some essential cybersecurity tips for the month of cybersecurity awareness. We could all stand to be more vigilant......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Coral exudates, not algae, linked to bacterial growth that threaten reefs

A study led by the University of Bremen suggests that on algae-dominated coral reefs, it is not the algae but the corals themselves that may contribute to the growth of harmful bacteria. This discovery suggests that a disturbance in the natural compo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Google Pixel 9a: everything we know so far

Though Google only launched the Pixel 9 a few months ago, there's a Pixel 9a on the horizon. Here's what we know about this budget-friendly Pixel so far......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

10 best movies of the 2020s (so far), ranked

The best films of the 2020s so far include big-budget blockbusters and lesser-known indie gems, from the spectacular Oppenheimer to the profound Drive My Car......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 29, 2024

API Gateway Security Engineer Ness Technologies | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As an API Gateway Security Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and implementing API Gateway solutions with a strong focus on information s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Trust and risk in the AI era

55% of organizations say the security risks for their business have never been higher, according to Vanta. Yet the average company only dedicates 11% of its IT budget to security — far from the ideal allocation of 17%, according to business and IT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Apple is turning The Oregon Trail into a movie

The film will be a comedy, not a serious historical drama. Apple will adapt the classic educational game The Oregon Trail into a big-budget movie, according to The Hollywood Repor.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024