‘TunnelVision’ attack method discovered that sends communications that were supposed to go through a VPN directly to the Internet

‘TunnelVision’ attack method discovered that sends communications that were supposed to go through a VPN directly to the Internet

May 08, 2024 12:00:00 A new attack method has been discovered that sends traffic that was supposed to be sent via a VPN directly to the Internet, eliminating the benefits of using a VPN, such as encryption and concealing IP addresses. Security company Leviathan Security Group explains what this attack is. CVE-2024-3661: TunnelVision – How …

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Connective Computing Acquired by OptimizedIT, a Division of Modern Office Methods

Connective Computing Acquired by OptimizedIT, a Division of Modern Office Methods

Cincinnati, OH 4/5/2024 – Modern Office Methods is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Connective Computing, a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, by OptimizedIT, a division of Modern Office Methods. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in both companies’ missions to deliver cutting-edge IT Management services and solutions to businesses across the Midwest …

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AI already uses as much energy as a small country. It’s only the beginning.

AI already uses as much energy as a small country. It’s only the beginning.

In January, the International Energy Agency (IEA) issued its forecast for global energy use over the next two years. Included for the first time were projections for electricity consumption associated with data centers, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. The IEA estimates that, added together, this usage represented almost 2 percent of global energy demand in 2022 …

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UK set for soaring digital wallet adoption

UK set for soaring digital wallet adoption

The UK is approaching a seismic shift in how people pay, with digital wallets set to comprise half of all e-commerce spend and nearly a third of POS transaction value by 2027, according to a report from Worldpay. While digital wallets first emerged in the late 1990s, the Covid-19 pandemic provided an adoption tipping …

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Will the quality of discussions improve if we become an “internet that requires real names”?

Will the quality of discussions improve if we become an “internet that requires real names”?

Mar 17, 2024 12:00:00 As discussions about various topics arise on the Internet every day, some people argue that “the anonymous Internet cannot have constructive discussions, so real names should be required on the Internet.” However, a study that analyzed discussions that occurred in three stages: ‘complete anonymity,’ ‘anonymousness tied to a specific account,’ and …

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Singapore warns banks to prepare for quantum computing cyber threat

Singapore warns banks to prepare for quantum computing cyber threat

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has told the country’s financial institutions to make sure they are prepared for the rising cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing. Experts predict that over the next decade cryptographically relevant quantum computers will start posing cybersecurity risks. These computers will break commonly-used asymmetric cryptography, while symmetric cryptography could require …

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Klarna rolls out autofill consumer verification data service

Klarna rolls out autofill consumer verification data service

Klarna has rolled out a new service for customer data sharing with merchants, enabling a smoother checkout process and personalised offers for users. On registration, the customer chooses what data they wish to share with the merchant, and sign-up to any membership or bonus programmes on offer. Merchants gain access to personal data with …

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