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2FA security codes for some of the world’s biggest companies were left unprotected online
A company that handles SMS text message routing has secured one of its internal databases after discovering it could be accessed with nothing more than an internet connection and a public IP address. The routing service handled time-sensitive messages used for one-time passcodes and reset links for two-factor authentication services…
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Decentralized AI will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI
In the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, the term ‘decentralized AI’ has emerged as a beacon of potential transformation. But what does this term truly encapsulate? At its heart, decentralized AI signifies a shift from the monolithic, siloed computational behemoths to a more distributed, collaborative approach. It’s about leveraging open-source…
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Golden Corral reveals data breach — thousands of customers affected as passwords, social security numbers stolen
In a recent disclosure, popular American all-you-can-eat restaurant chain Golden Corral has revealed that it fell victim to a cyberattack back in August 2023, resulting in the unauthorized access and theft of personal information belonging to an estimated 180,000 individuals. The breach also affected company operations temporarily, disrupting some of…
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Microsoft launches Copilot for finance teams – including some nifty new Excel tools data nerds will love
A new Microsoft Copilot launch is looking to bring the benefits of generative AI tools to finance teams, helping them boost productivity and efficiency across the board. Microsoft says the niftily-named Copilot for Finance will help finance teams do away with monotonous and time-consuming manual tasks, letting them focus on…
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Nearly half of businesses are tracking their remote workers — but apparently it’s for your own good
New research has found that nearly half of enterprises (44%) are tracking their employees’ home working hours, with an additional third (33%) making plans to do so in the future. Obligations to meet employee wellbeing regulations mean that 65% of businesses are having their workers install IoT devices to monitor…
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Windows 11 is becoming a much more ‘accessible and productive experience’
Microsoft has announced a raft of enhancements to its native ‘Voice Access’ voice recognition and Narrator screen reader features as part of the next preview release of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. Revealed in a new company blog post, the ‘Voice Access’ feature, invaluable for those with disabilities, now…
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