Vulnerability found in CrushFTP file transfer software, security updates for Cisco’s controller management application, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday April 22nd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon. A warning is going out about a vulnerability in another file transfer platform. The hole is in CrushFTP servers, which run on Windows, Linux, Unix and […]
YouTube clamps down on third party apps that block ads. Experts predict a new cyber-war between Iran and Israel. Elon Musk backs down on his fight with the Brazilian government and Broadcom makes concessions in the face of customer outrage and European regulatory scrutiny of its new VMWare pricing. All this and more on the […]
Solar power is the largest source of new US electricity generation for the sixth month in a row, Microsoft is hiking prices on Dynamics 365 business apps by up to 16.7%, VMware’s Desktop Virtualization products rebranded as “Omnissa”, Tesla is laying off over 10% of global workforce amid delivery slump and the U.S. government gets […]
Vidyard, a popular video messaging company, has recently announced its entry into the virtual digital avatar market and secured new funding of $15M from Export Development Canada (EDC), BMO Capital Partners, and existing investors Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and iNovia Capital. This brings the company’s total funding to $90.7M. According to Gartner Research, AI […]
Recent advances in quantum computing will lead to commercial viability soon. Given the dollars, talent, number of companies, and interest of various governments, the pace of development is accelerating. I recently interviewed Lawrence Gasman, the founder and principal analyst at Inside Quantum Technology, about the latest developments, trends, and strategic insights in quantum computing technology. […]
Microsoft users hit a rough patch – literally. The EU is challenging Apple to allow third party app stores on its devices, eBay is fined 3 million dollars for harassing a blogger who posted an unfavourable review and surprise, surprise, AI girlfriend apps are sneaking into the GPT store. I’m your host Jim Love, […]
Any laptop user who routinely works with numbers faces the same challenge – they either need to use an external keyboard or carry a separate numeric keypad to work efficiently. Either way, it’s a pain: one more thing to carry around, extra weight, and it makes it virtually impossible to use the laptop on, well, […]
Files vanishing off Google Drive, Russia adds Meta’s spokesperson to its wanted list, self-driving cars and their struggle for public acceptance, and Japanese startups test cash bonuses to woo employees back into the office. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending. I’m your host James Roy. Google Drive users took it to […]
Elon Musk has risked losing subscribers with his overhaul of Twitter, right down to renaming the service ‘X.’ But with the platform still surviving, he continues pushing the envelope. The latest move is a revised privacy policy that comes into effect September 29, allowing it to collect some users’ biometric data and other personal information. […]
Successful identity-based attacks continue to plague IT departments, according to CrowdStrike’s sixth annual Threat Hunting report. Based on an analysis of what they call interactive intrusions — where a threat actor was operating with hands-on-keyboard in a victim’s IT environment for the 12-month period ending June 30 — researchers found: — there was a 62 […]
Welcome to Cyber Security Today. This is the Week in Review edition for the week ending Friday, June 30th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. In a few minutes Terry Cutler of Montreal’s Cyology Labs will be here to discuss four recent news stories. But first […]
Technology plays an ever increasingly important role in the day-to-day employee experience. Digital workplace application leaders must invest in digital employee experience to build the digital workplace of tomorrow. For example, investing in AI-driven tools that provide digital worker insights can help remediate technology issues and improve employees’ digital skills and experience. Here are three […]
Microsoft and Fortra go after Cobalt Strike abusers, a new online criminal marketplace, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, April 7th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Microsoft, Fortra and the Health sector information and sharing analysis centre (Health-ISAC) are going after a […]
There are tons of awards for achievements in IT. We honour CIOs, CISOs, Channel Partners, and Digital Transformation – and a whole lot more. Does the world need one more award program? YES! It needs to celebrate the IT Pet of the Year. IT professionals are passionate about their pets. Those little creatures have kept us company during […]
At Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023) in Barcelona, Lenovo unveiled its latest PC and Chromebook offerings, which it said are designed to help “embrace dispersed hybrid working styles” and provide new features that empower users across a selection of requirements and needs. In addition to what it described as a refresh across the ThinkPad portfolio, […]
The reasons for going to a library have changed in the age of Google, Wikipedia and YouTube. Libraries have responded to the newly ubiquitous digital information access environment by offering online access to their increasing amounts of digital information, and a more comprehensive range of digital services. If your image of libraries is still of […]
The U.S. came dangerously close to suffering a major cyber attack on its energy infrastructure last year, says the head of a cybersecurity company that focuses on risks to operational technology (OT) systems such as industrial control systems (ICS). The discovery of malware dubbed Pipedream by Dragos Inc. and U.S. cyber agencies was “the closest […]
Computer security company TechLok Solutions unveiled LapLok, a pocket-sized anti-theft solution, designed to protect one’s laptop or other belongings from grab-and-go thieves, at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Laplok mounted on desk LapLok has a semi-permanent adhesive horizontal mounting arm that you first attach to the back of your laptop. You can then connect […]
The First Nations Technology Council (FNTC) has released a report with findings aimed to increase Indigenous leadership in tech. The Indigenous Leadership in Technology: Understanding Access and Opportunities in BC Report (ILIT) provides regionally-specific data that prioritizes Indigenous rights, and suggests recommended actions for industry and governments as they respond to reconciliation. Digital Equity The […]
Fourteen years after being introduced by a Canadian privacy commissioner, Privacy by Design (PbD) is about to become an international privacy standard for the protection of consumer products and services. On Feb. 8, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) will adopt PbD as ISO 31700. The ISO is a network of 167 national standards bodies. […]
At CES 2023, BlackBerry demonstrated in-vehicle applications developed by multiple OEMs using the BlackBerry IVY platform. Blackberry is a remarkably successful Canadian turnaround story with its cybersecurity, embedded systems and automotive software product lines. BlackBerry is positioned for growth as automobiles evolve into software-defined vehicles in the years ahead. BlackBerry IVY platform “We are delighted […]
At CES 2023, HP announced new products and solutions created specifically for hybrid work experiences. Here’s a quick look at the new products: HP personal computers The new HP Dragonfly portfolio is designed to fit a hybrid work environment. It includes enhanced audio, camera and touchscreen as well as all-day battery life. The Dragonfly Pro […]
Recent headlines about the metaverse haven’t been encouraging. That’s quite a reversal since Facebook changed its name to Meta not so long ago and announced ambitious plans to enter the metaverse. Recently, Meta has laid off 11,000 employees as its metaverse bet isn’t paying off. The layoff occurred after Meta’s stock plunged 60 percent in […]
The rise of metaverse technologies has created an increasing interest in virtual real estate, a report by research firm Technavio revealed. The metaverse real estate market is projected to grow by US$5.37 billion from 2021 to 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 61.74 per cent, with just over 40 per cent of the market’s […]
