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Salt Typhoon hackers used this clever technique to attack US networks
Cisco reveals Salt Typhoon used CVE-2018-0171 to breach target networks It needed login credentials, first The attackers are highly sophisticated and well-funded, Cisco said Chinese state-sponsored threat actor Salt Typhoon was abusing a vulnerability in the Smart Install feature of Cisco IOS software and Cisco IOS XE software to compromise…
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Multimodal and Agentic AI: The next evolution in customer experience
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, leaders around the world are navigating the challenge of how to create clear and consistent regulations that balance innovation with safety. In September 2024, representatives from technology companies, institutions, and researchers issued an open letter to European policymakers, warning that fragmented and inconsistent…
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Major website hijacking scam sees over 35,000 sites attacked, redirected to gambling sites, so be on your guard
Researchers found more than 35,000 compromised websites Sites were carrying malicious code that took over the browser window Visitors were being served casino landing pages More than 35,000 websites have been compromised in a major hacking campaign that saw users redirected to malicious pages, or possibly even served malware, experts…
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North Korean hackers are posing as software development recruiters to target freelancers
North Korea is hiding malware in GitHub projects The projects are then sent to developers as a coding test BeaverTail malware is then used to steal credentials and crypto Freelance software developers are the latest target of North Korean hackers looking to spread infostealing malware, experts have warned. The latest…
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HP is apparently forcing customer support callers to wait 15 minutes before talking to anyone
HP is apparently making personal PC and printer buyers wait 15 minutes on phone calls Customers in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy are affected During the call, three more self-service reminders are played With the rise of AI and ongoing financial struggles impacting businesses, we’ve seen companies directing…
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IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workers
Some IBM workers were told to return to the office three days per week in 2024 All of the organization’s workers are now being given similar notices Unfair expectations for relocation have earned it the ‘stealth layoff’ title IBM’s recently enforced return-to-office policy is disproportionately targeting older and long-term remote…
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