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Looking for Parental Control and Security Tools?
- Parental controls should be seen as aids, not replacements, for active parenting.
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Platform engineering maturity brings new challenges and deeper collaboration
- Enterprises are facing challenges in platform engineering adoption, scalability, and compliance
- Cloud-native organizations are incorporating new architectures, processes, and technologies like GitOps, Service Mesh, and confidential computing
- Red Hat emphasizes the importance of community collaboration in building secure and flexible cloud-native systems
- Red Hat invests in AI-enabled apps and confidential computing to shape the future of platform engineering
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When it comes to security, public Wi-Fi could be a risky choice for commuters worldwide
- Commuters are increasingly using devices during their journeys, but few are protecting their data.
- NordVPN research found that only 47% of commuters use strong passwords/passcodes for protection.
- 13% of commuters take no data protection measures, and a third of smartphone users connect to public Wi-Fi without a VPN.
- NordVPN advises using a VPN and enabling 2-factor authentication to ensure data security while using public Wi-Fi.
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Google warns North Korean spies are gaining positions in Western firms
- Google's Threat Intelligence Group warns of expanding operations by North Korea.
- North Korean hackers are posing as IT workers to get jobs in Western firms.
- These workers pose a serious security threat to organizations, risking data theft, disruption, and espionage.
- The threat intelligence group also identifies an increase in extortion attempts by the DPRK.
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KubeCon day 1 keynote analysis: Taming multicloud complexity with cloud-native observability and automation
- Cloud-native observability is reshaping how organizations approach complexity and skill gaps in information technology.
- Organizations face challenges around observability, multicloud integration, and talent acquisition.
- The growing reliance on multiple observability tools drives industry trend toward platform consolidation for simplified operations and increased efficiency.
- Cloud-native observability addresses complexity and skills gaps with automation, preferring generalists over specialists, and utilizing artificial intelligence.
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Top Features Of Leading VPN Providers
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) protect your online activities by encrypting your data, routing it through secure tunnels to remote servers, masking your IP address and virtual location.
- VPNs offer secure browsing, preventing spying by hackers, ISPs, and others, ensuring privacy and anonymity online.
- Using a VPN on public Wi-Fi networks keeps your online activities private and secure, protecting you from cybercriminals.
- Leading VPN providers like NordVPN offer the ability to secure multiple devices simultaneously with dedicated apps for various devices.
- Top VPNs prioritize high-speed connections, enabling seamless browsing, streaming, and downloading without compromising security.
- Advanced security features of VPNs include kill switches, DNS leak protection, and malware protection to safeguard your online presence.
- VPNs help bypass geographical restrictions, allowing access to global content by virtually masking your location.
- Leading VPN providers focus on user-friendly interfaces, making VPN usage accessible to individuals of all technical abilities.
- Responsive customer support from VPN providers ensures timely assistance and problem resolution for users.
- Leading VPN providers offer various pricing tiers accommodating different needs and budgets, often with promotional deals and money-back guarantees.
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Google Calendar leading to Phishing Scams and Data Thefts
- Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Calendar to target victims with phishing scams and data theft.
- Phishing attacks involve sending fake event invitations from familiar sources, leading victims to enter sensitive information on fake websites.
- Hackers can gain full access to victims' accounts and exploit the use of single sign-on (SSO) systems to compromise data across multiple platforms.
- To defend against these attacks, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), using complex passwords, and being cautious of unsolicited messages are recommended.
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A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse
- The Nivenly Foundation has launched a new security fund to protect the fediverse.
- The fund will pay individuals who responsibly disclose security vulnerabilities in fediverse apps and services.
- The payouts range from $250 to $500 depending on the severity of the vulnerability.
- The program also focuses on educating project leads about responsible disclosure practices.
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How to broadcast information without Cell Service or WiFi
- Bluetooth is a form of messaging that does not involve phone numbers and can be used to share information privately and for free.
- To share information via Bluetooth, change the Bluetooth name of your device to the location of the information you want to share.
- The ILRC Red Card is an example of information that can be shared through Bluetooth to educate people about their rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.
- The second Trump administration could potentially force American service providers to help a warrantless wiretapping program, which has raised concerns over privacy and civil liberties.
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Thousands of PostgreSQL servers are being hijacked to mine crypto
- Hackers are targeting misconfigured and publicly exposed PostgreSQL servers with cryptocurrency miners.
- The threat actors, known as JINX-0126, are exploiting weak and guessable login credentials to log in and deploy the XMRig-C3 cryptominer.
- The campaign has impacted over 1,500 devices, highlighting the prevalence of misconfigured PostgreSQL instances.
- By mining the Monero cryptocurrency, the hackers aim to receive monetary rewards while rendering the compromised devices practically unusable.
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Anthropic flips the script on AI in education: Claude’s Learning Mode makes students do the thinking
- Anthropic introduced Claude for Education, a specialized AI assistant aimed at developing students' critical thinking skills.
- The centerpiece of Claude for Education is 'Learning Mode', where students are prompted with Socratic questioning rather than receiving direct answers.
- Partnerships with universities like Northeastern, London School of Economics, and Champlain College aim to test the effectiveness of AI in enhancing the learning process.
- Anthropic's approach with Claude for Education focuses on designing AI to act as a digital tutor and improve learning outcomes, rather than being solely answer-based.
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The Growing Threat of Cyberattacks and How Businesses Can Prepare
- Cyberattacks are a growing threat to businesses.
- The digital world has become a playground for criminals, putting all businesses at risk.
- Common cyberthreats include ransomware, DoS attacks, phishing, supply chain attacks, zero-day exploits, and AI-powered threats.
- To prepare for cyberattacks, businesses should train their team, strengthen login and authentication controls, backup data, update software regularly, implement multiple layers of defense, and consider cyber insurance.
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How to De-Google Your Phone
- Naomi Brockwell and The Hated One recommend GrapheneOS to de-Google a phone.
- To install GrapheneOS, a Google Pixel phone is required due to its security features.
- The process involves enabling Developer Mode, unlocking the OEM, flashing the OS, and relocking the bootloader.
- The installation process didn't go smoothly, but eventually, the GrapheneOS successfully booted up.
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Uplimit raises stakes in corporate learning with suite of AI agents that can train 1,000 employees simultaneously
- Uplimit launched a suite of AI agents for corporate learning, targeting at rapid upskilling with reduced administrative burdens.
- The three sets of AI agents released are skill-building agents, program management agents, and teaching assistant agents.
- Uplimit focuses on addressing the skills gap accelerated by the advancement of AI, aiming to provide continuous learning at scale and speed.
- The company emphasizes active learning over passive content consumption, achieving completion rates exceeding 90 percent.
- Early customers have reported significant efficiency gains in course creation and instructor time reduction.
- The launch of Uplimit's AI agents aligns with concerns about AI's impact on employment and the need for effective upskilling solutions.
- The company ensures enterprise-grade security and privacy features to address potential data concerns.
- Uplimit sees an opportunity in using AI for upskilling programs, combating fear and misconceptions around the technology.
- The CEO, Julia Stiglitz, envisions AI enhancing the connection between learning and measurable business outcomes.
- Backed by prominent investors, Uplimit is well-positioned in the corporate learning market to help companies integrate AI solutions for workforce adaptation.
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Bluefin Adds Network Tokenization to ShieldConex Platforms for Enhanced Payment Security and Flexibility
- Bluefin has added network tokenization capabilities to its ShieldConex Tokenization as a Service and Orchestration platforms.
- This addition allows merchants to directly provision network-issued payment tokens from card brands such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
- ShieldConex now becomes one of the industry's most comprehensive platforms for sensitive data security, combining vendor-agnostic vaultless tokenization, network tokenization, and PCI P2PE into a single, scalable solution.
- With this enhancement, Bluefin simplifies network tokenization access and management, enabling merchants to gain the security, efficiency, and cost benefits of network tokens without managing it themselves.
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