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Gallup blocks security flaw which could have led to fake polling data
Researchers at Checkmarx recently identified critical Cross-Site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities on the website of polling firm Gallup which they say could have been used by malicious actors to gain access to the survey company’s platform. The research notes XSS is a vulnerability that might enable attackers to gain ‘full control…
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UK companies are spending more on tech development, but aren’t always being more productive
UK and Irish businesses are in the midst of a productivity paradox – companies are spending more on digital technologies, but they’re not seeing the productivity boosts that they’d hoped for, new research has claimed. A new report by Docusign has revealed four in five (78%) companies have upped their…
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How can business prevent sky-high cloud costs?
Businesses are struggling with unpredictable cloud bills. Managing cloud computing expenses is a growing concern, especially with an increasing reliance on digital infrastructure. According to Gartner, spending on public cloud services is expected to increase by 20% in 2024, and with most organizations spending more on cloud storage than they…
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The future of B2B prospecting: The AI-powered research revolution
In today’s hyper-competitive B2B landscape, the ability to identify and engage with the right prospects can be the determining factor in a sales team’s success. Traditional methods of prospecting—relying on outdated databases, navigating complex filters, and manually cross-referencing data—are not only time-consuming but also limited in scope and efficiency. The…
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Meta admits it scraped all Australian Facebook posts since 2007 to train its AI
Meta has admitted it used Facebook and Instagram publicposts for Australian users to train its Artificial Intelligence models, and has scraped information from as far back as 2007. An Australian Parliamentary committee has heard that whilst European users can opt out thanks to GDPR laws, Australian customers are not given…
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Thousands of US medical professionals have data exposed in major data breach
Researchers have found a database backup belonging to Florida-based recruitment company MNA Healthcare left unsecured online, leaving the details of thousands of workers open to anyone. The company offers staffing services for healthcare workers and matches them with hospitals and organizations across nine states. Experts at Cybernews noted the leaked…
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