A long con social engineering attack that could have resulted in a large number of Internet servers being backdoored was detected and blocked this weekend thanks to the heroic work of one hacker. Postgres developer Andres Freund, who is currently employed by Microsoft, stumbled on the issue a few weeks ago when he noticed performance …
“IoT offers us opportunity to be more efficient in how we do things, saving us time, money and often emissions in the process,” Evans says. It allows companies, governments and public authorities to re-think how they deliver services and produce goods. “The quality and scope of the data across the Internet of Things generates an …
In the rapidly evolving landscape of conversational artificial intelligence (AI), companies are vying to deliver solutions that can effectively bridge the gap between human and machine interactions. Openstream.ai’s newly patented software aims to help businesses interact through its Enterprise Virtual Assistant (EVA) platform. The company said EVA enables the creation of AI avatars, virtual assistants …
The University of Cambridge is constantly ranked among the world’s top universities, with its medical school and vast research facilities among the very best. But for the past month, staff at the prestigious medical school have had work hampered following “malicious activity” on its computer network. An emailed “staff notice” seen by WIRED, believed to …
Akamai and Fujitsu have expanded their strategic relationship to allow the companies to enhance the efficiency, scalability and flexibility of cloud solutions offered to customers in Australia and New Zealand. Under the agreement, Akamai will expand the services and solutions it makes available in Australia at Fujitsu’s Melbourne data centre. Fujitsu will meanwhile offer Akamai’s …
Summary: The Su-57, Russia’s first stealth fighter, emerged from the Cold War’s I-90 program, aiming to succeed the MiG-29 and Su-27. Despite its technological advancements, limited production and sanctions hinder its threat level. In contrast, the F-35 Lightning II, widely produced and boasting superior stealth, computing, and sensor capabilities, maintains a significant edge over the Su-57. …
The financial landscape is rapidly evolving in an era of faster payments, presenting a blend of opportunities and setbacks. One of the major hurdles that U.S. banks are facing today following the FedNow® Service launch stems from the lack of full interoperability between the Federal Reserve’s real-time payment system and the RTP network overseen by …
More consumers than ever now rely on mobile apps to manage their daily chores. PYMNTS Intelligence found that a growing percentage of Americans click on apps to administer their bank activity (49%), bills and subscriptions (37%), savings and investments (26%), retail shopping (24%) and grocery purchases (14%). So, would a single “everyday app” that can …
(Image sourced by Untold Studios) A London-headquartered BAFTA, Emmy, and GRAMMY-nominated visual effects (VFX) studio called Untold says automated cloud security has let it focus on moving fast to deliver the best creative output it can. By working with its chosen partner, Lacework, Untold says it was also able to consolidate its position as the …
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently noted that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost online security, a sentiment echoed by many industry experts. AI is transforming how security teams handle cyber threats, making their work faster and more efficient. By analyzing vast amounts of data and identifying complex patterns, AI automates the initial stages of incident investigation. …