Month: August 2024
‘The pace of change is relentless,’ says Pax8 CEO Scott Chasin. ‘We’re on the cusp of AI reaching human-level intelligence and beyond.’ AI tools are evolving at a rapid pace, with new capabilities coming out every four to six months, and will completely change how IT businesses operate over the next 10 years. “The genie…
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ScanSource has acquired long-time mobility partner Advantix and is using it as the base for its new Integrated Solutions and Services Group to expand mobility technology and management capabilities to its solution provider partners. ScanSource, which distributes specialty technology and modern cloud and communications services, is looking to expand its technology management and wireless connectivity…
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Aug 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananDark Web / Data Breach A 27-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to over three years in prison for peddling financial information, login credentials, and other personally identifying information (PII) on a now-defunct dark web marketplace called Slilpp. Georgy Kavzharadze, 27, of Moscow, Russia, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to…
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Aug 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Data Theft Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a sophisticated information stealer campaign that impersonates legitimate brands to distribute malware like DanaBot and StealC. The activity cluster, orchestrated by Russian-speaking cybercriminals and collectively codenamed Tusk, is said to encompass several sub-campaigns, leveraging the reputation of the platforms to trick users…
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Juan Perez Juan has been writing about IT since the mid-1990s, first as a reporter and editor, and now as a content marketer. He spent the bulk of his journalism career at International Data Group’s IDG News Service, a tech news wire service where he held various positions over the years, including Senior Editor and…
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NIST has released the first encryption algorithms that can protect data against quantum attacks. Plus, MIT launched a new database of AI risks. Meanwhile, the CSA published a paper outlining the unique risks involved in building systems that use LLMs. And get the latest on Q2’s most prevalent malware, the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware gang and CVE…
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Microsoft is improving Copilot integration in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This will allow the AI to generate important keywords from the PDF and then help you analyze each topic. Copilot in Edge already lets you summarize all types of documents, including PDFs. You can open any PDF in the Edge and interact with…
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Aug 16, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Malware Chinese-speaking users are the target of an ongoing campaign that distributes malware known as ValleyRAT. “ValleyRAT is a multi-stage malware that utilizes diverse techniques to monitor and control its victims and deploy arbitrary plugins to cause further damage,” Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers Eduardo Altares and Joie Salvio said.…
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SaaS applications have become indispensable for organizations aiming to enhance productivity and streamline operations. However, the convenience and efficiency these applications offer come with inherent security risks, often leaving hidden gaps that can be exploited. Conducting thorough due diligence on SaaS apps is essential to identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring the protection of your…
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Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27686 with some hidden HDR-related changes. As noticed by Phantom on X, one of the hidden features is the ability to “allow HDR video streaming even when HDR is off.” As the name suggests, this basically allows you to stream HDR content without enabling HDR for the entire system. New HDR settings…
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