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After 20 years, simplicity remains the ‘singular most important aspect’ of Amazon S3
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (1079+ words) Even in the age of AI, simplicity and ease of use remain core tenets for Amazon S3 Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is 20 years old, and while simplicity was, as the name suggests, the original inspiration, it has since become a sprawling…...
Alert issued over critical vulnerabilities in Linux’s AppArmor security layer – more than 12 million enterprise systems are at risk of root access
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (600+ words) Researchers have warned Linux flaws allow unprivileged local users to gain root privileges and weaken container isolation Qualys researchers have uncovered a set of nine vulnerabilities in Linux's built-in security layer, AppArmor, that affect more than 12 million enterprise systems around…...
Google Workspace just got a huge Gemini update: Here’s what to expect with new AI features in Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (917+ words) Google is targeting deeper Gemini integration across a range of Workspace applications Google has unveiled a raft of updates to Google Workspace, adding even more Gemini AI features to Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive. The new features, released just days…...
Phishing kits soared in popularity last year as rookie hackers ramped up DIY cyber attacks
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (434+ words) As PhaaS kits increase in sophistication, organizations should be on the alert The number of known Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) kits doubled last year, according to new research, with enterprises warned about a looming onslaught of social engineering attacks…...
The rise of PhaaS: what businesses should know
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (960+ words) With phishing as a service (PhaaS) on the rise, which new kits should firms know about and how can leaders avoid being caught out? Phishing is a simple tactic, but it works. It's therefore no surprise that phishing as a…...
AutoCAD Users may have a ransomware problem – here's what they can do
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (798+ words) A new malware family is currently using the same file types as the professional design software AutoCAD Ransomware is a widespread problem that's plagued businesses for years, with particularly damaging financial and operational consequences. Attackers continually develop new strains of…...
'It's destructive, not ransomware': Security experts weigh in on motivation behind Stryker cyber attack
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (769+ words) The attack on medical tech company Stryker has severely impacted operations globally Security experts have warned that the cyber attack on Stryker signals a step change in politically-motivated attacks, with a particular focus on destruction rather than extortion. Operations at…...
Concerns are mounting over the cognitive impact of AI as workers report experiencing ‘brain fry’ – and it’s causing "increased employee errors, decision fatigue, and intention to quit"
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (966+ words) Research from Boston Consulting Group backs earlier studies in highlighting the negative cognitive impact of AI at work AI might help workers complete some tasks faster, but yet more research suggests it could come at the expense of cognitive function....
Canon imageFORMULA DR-C350 review: A swift and compact desktop document scanner
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (514+ words) If you're after a compact document scanner for general archiving or front desk work, Canon's ImageFORMULA DR-C350 could fit the bill Software takes a bit of tweaking Page orientation not always correct Canon's imageFORMULA DR-C350 is an A4 desktop document scanner....
Acer marks 50th birthday with AI-powered TravelMate P2 and P4 models
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (543+ words) TravelMate finally gets its upgrade to AI PC, as Acer reaffirms its commitment to SMBs Acer has celebrated its 50th birthday in Milan by launching a new line-up of Copilot+ TravelMate P2 and P4 models. The new line-up includes 14in AI PC P4 and P4 Spin…...