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Hackers are hitting firewalls and VPNs to breach businesses

Network edge devices make up nearly 30% of intrusion points Ransomware is still the most popular attack type End-of-life devices pose a serious risk to security It won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that cyberattackers are evolving their tactics, and that the number of attacks is growing…

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AI is helping fraudsters pump out scamming campaigns in minutes

AI is lowering the barrier for entry into cybercrime Deepfakes and fake websites take minutes to prop up Users need to be careful Sophisticated scam campaigns that used to take cybercriminals weeks to set up can now pop up in minutes, Microsoft is warning. The difference? Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).…

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Sustainability Week: AI as a force for climate action

Artificial intelligence is already playing a remarkable role in our response to the climate crisis. From predicting extreme weather events to optimizing renewable energy grids, AI is giving us tools we’ve never had before. It is helping us understand complex climate patterns, reduce waste, and rethink how industries operate at…

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Sustainability Week: Minimizing e-waste through responsible hardware lifecycle management

The biggest challenges facing Channel stakeholders include performance concerns, as there’s an ongoing desire for the latest technology and a perception that refurbished tech is inferior. Revenue is also a factor, as companies profit from selling new equipment and need to adapt to offering sustainable services. Education remains crucial, as…

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OpenAI continues to dominate AI landscape among developers – but things are changing fast

Developers shift from loyalty to flexibility as OpenAI leads, but DeepSeek gains ground fast Microsoft struggles for developer mindshare with only a 10% adoption rate AI integration gets leaner as teams drop formal structures and focus on usable tools OpenAI has been dominating the LLM space for some time, and…

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Synology confirms it is cracking down on third-party NAS hard drives

Synology’s 2025 Plus range only works with certain hard drives It says this is for lower failure rates and compatibility issues Older models won’t be affected by this new policy Taiwanese NAS-maker Synology has confirmed a new policy that requires Synology-branded hard drives to be used for full compatibility within…

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