Encrypted traffic: A double-edged sword for network defenders
Organizations are ramping up their use of encrypted traffic to lock down data. Could they be making it easier to hide threats in the process? On one hand, encryption means enhanced privacy, but it can also make the job of security analysts much harde.....»»
Best network music streamers 2024: make your hi-fi smarter
Adding a capable network music streamer to your audio system is the best way to bring hi-quality digital sound to your home from your streaming services......»»
Sectigo appoints Jason Scott as CISO
Sectigo announced the newest member of its senior executive team with the appointment of Jason Scott as CISO. Jason will oversee all aspects of cybersecurity at Sectigo including data, infrastructure, network, applications, and products. He joins the.....»»
TufinMate accelerates network access troubleshooting
Tufin launched TufinMate, an AI assistant that helps organizations troubleshoot network access issues across hybrid and multi-vendor network environments. TufinMate automates the secure network access enablement process across the organization, allow.....»»
Jeep ‘tickled pink" over limited-run color option on 2024 Wrangler
Jeep has brought back Tuscadero pink as an option on the Wrangler that costs $895, more than double the price several years ago......»»
X makes passkey login available globally for iOS users
The social network X (formerly Twitter) introduced support for passkeys earlier this year. However, the new option was only available to iOS users based in the US. As of today, X is making passkey login available globally. more….....»»
Finding new chemistry to capture double the carbon
Finding ways to capture, store, and use carbon dioxide (CO2) remains an urgent global problem. As temperatures continue to rise, keeping CO2 from entering the atmosphere can help limit warming where carbon-based fuels are still needed......»»
Android phones finally have their own version of AirTags
Android phones are about to get their own version of Apple's AirTag, thanks to Chipolo's two new trackers the work with Google's new Find My Device network......»»
Android’s AirTag competitor gears up for launch, thanks to iOS release
Google promised to wait for Apple to launch cross-platform "unwanted tag" detection. Enlarge / Pebblebee's Android trackers. (credit: Pebblebee) Will Google ever launch its "Find My" network? The Android ecosystem was su.....»»
Google"s Apple-friendly Find My Devices network launching in April
Apple and Google have worked together to get an interoperability standard off the ground for tracking devices, and Google's Find My Devices network is ready to launch.Apple and Android devices will be able to detect most trackersAfter stalking and ab.....»»
Apple Pencil 3 could have new squeeze gesture
Code found in iPadOS 17.5 revealed a new squeeze gesture that could be introduced with Apple Pencil 3.Apple Pencil could get an update soonApple Pencil 2 already supports a double-tap gesture for switching between available tools in an app. Since it.....»»
Users say Google’s VPN app “breaks” the Windows DNS settings
Does Google's app really need to constantly reset all Windows network interfaces? Enlarge (credit: Aurich / Thinkstock) Google offers a VPN via its "Google One" monthly subscription plan, and while it debuted on phones,.....»»
Classical optical neural network exhibits "quantum speedup"
In recent years, artificial intelligence technologies, especially machine learning algorithms, have made great strides. These technologies have enabled unprecedented efficiency in tasks such as image recognition, natural language generation and proce.....»»
100 kilometers of quantum-encrypted transfer
Researchers at DTU have successfully distributed a quantum-secure key using a method called continuous variable quantum key distribution (CV QKD). The researchers have managed to make the method work over a record 100 km distance—the longest distan.....»»
GM sales dip in Q1; Toyota, Honda rack up double-digit gains
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise 4.7 percent to 12 percent in March, and 4.5 to 5.6 percent in the first quarter, based on estimates from forecasters, as market growth slows......»»
Fastly Bot Management protects websites, apps, and valuable data from malicious automated traffic
Fastly introduced Fastly Bot Management to help organizations combat automated “bot” attacks at the edge and significantly reduce the risk of fraud, DDoS attacks, account takeovers, and other online abuse. Fastly Bot Management represents an impo.....»»
Fortinet upgrades its real-time network security operating system
Fortinet announced the latest version of its FortiOS operating system and other major enhancements to the company’s cybersecurity platform, the Fortinet Security Fabric. FortiOS 7.6 empowers customers to better mitigate risk, reduce complexity, and.....»»
U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% in 2023 but remain above pre-pandemic levels
NHTSA estimated that 40,990 people died in traffic crashes last year compared to 42,514 deaths in 2022......»»
U.S. traffic deaths down 3.6% in 2023 but remain above pre-pandemic levels
NHTSA estimated that 40,990 people died in traffic crashes last year compared to 42,514 deaths in 2022......»»
Escalating malware tactics drive global cybercrime epidemic
Evasive, basic, and encrypted malware all increased in Q4 2023, fueling a rise in total malware, according to WatchGuard. Threat actors employ diverse tactics The average malware detections rose 80% from the previous quarter, illustrating a substanti.....»»
Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility targets encrypted SSH connections
Malicious code planted in xz Utils has been circulating for more than a month. Enlarge / Internet Backdoor in a string of binary code in a shape of an eye. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have found a malicious backdo.....»»