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The AI-powered future of ransomware is coming soon – here’s what we need to look out for
Kaspersky recently analyzed FunkSec, a new ransomware group This group uses AI to generate code in the encryptors and other tools Ransomware is steadily growing as a threat The future of ransomware threats lies in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as hackers are increasingly using the nascent technology to improve and…
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Cisco warns of a serious security flaw in comms platform – and that it needs patching immediately
Login credentials for an account with root access was found in Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager There are no workarounds, just a patch, so users should update now Different versions of the tool are affected Another hardcoded credential for admin access has been discovered in a major software application – this…
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From centralized to distributed: why cloud architecture had to change
Where we are today is not hybrid cloud rebranded. Hybrid was a transition strategy. Distributed is an entirely new operating environment, where cloud infrastructure and services are physically located in multiple, dispersed environments: on-premise data centers, multiple public clouds, edge locations, and sovereign zones. Yet they are managed as a…
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Is the world’s largest CCTV surveillance camera vendor going to be the next Huawei? Canada bans Hikvision amidst security fears
Geopolitics, not just technology, is quietly rewriting who can sell cameras in Western markets Hikvision says it’s unfair, but the shutdown shows trust is no longer automatic for Chinese firms Company denies wrongdoing, but surveillance fears are now enough to end entire business operations Canada has ordered Chinese surveillance giant…
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This is probably the most powerful rugged laptop ever built – and you can even add a barcode scanner
Getac B360 Plus uses Intel Core Ultra processors, up to 32GB RAM, and Arc integrated graphics Includes built-in AI acceleration with Intel AI Boost delivering up to 48 TOPS performance Features a 13.3-inch 1400-nit touchscreen with sunlight-readable technology and capacitive input Rugged devices are typically defined by their ability to…
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Viewsonic unveils monitors with infrared cameras – but misses a trick by allowing them to be powered by USB-C (and shame they’re not 4K)
Strong webcam and infrared login make daily video calls simpler and more secure for professionals No 4K resolution makes these monitors feel outdated for today’s professional display needs ViewSonic VG41V Series USB-C charging limited to 15W is a major letdown for modern laptop users The new ViewSonic’s VG41V Series marks…
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