Mixed reaction to Canada’s proposed cybersecurity law
One expert says the propose law isn’t innovative, while another says it’s ‘going in the right direction’
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Factors Responsible For Bitcoin’s Fall In Value
Experts believe Bitcoin’s sharp decline is part of a broader global climate marked by recession fears, inflation, rising interest rates and the cost of living. For them, these factors have discouraged investors from investing in risky assets such as cryptocurrencies. Many consider crypto too high a risk to invest in. The collapse of much lesser-known […]
Tech Companies Lay Off Workers In Face Of Industry Downturn
Tech companies are relieving workers of their duties as they look to combat the economic downturn that is shaking the sector. According to Layoffs.fyi, a platform that tracks job cuts in the industry, tech companies have laid off a total of 35,000 workers. Tech companies are now reversing previous hiring plans. Established tech companies like […]
Tesla Vehicles On Autopilot Crash More Than Rivals? U.S. Government Report
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found a disproportionate number of Tesla crashes ahead of a report on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving systems. The agency documented more than 200 crashes involving Tesla using Autopilot, “Full Self-Driving,” Traffic-Aware Cruise Control or some other of the company’s partially automated systems. The NHTSA […]
94% of IT Executives Say User-generated Passwords Are Too Weak
94% of IT executives and decision-makers express serious concerns about user-generated passwords. Half of these IT executives believe that passwords are too weak for security purposes. 91% said they were very or rather concerned about the theft of passwords in their company. Half of those surveyed said that a lack of security strength in a […]
New Cloud Features From Cisco To Simplify IT Management And Operation
Cisco has introduced new products to simplify IT management and operations. These products include Cloud Management for Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus Cloud, and ThousandEyes WAN Insights. Cloud Management for Cisco Catalyst provides customers with the ability to integrate Meraki Cloud into their existing Catalyst deployments. It is designed to allow customers to monitor select Catalyst […]
Proficiency In Mathematics Among U.S. Learners Drop To 40% In 2022
According to a Coursera report, U.S. learners math proficiency dropped dramatically from 56% in 2021 to 40% in 2022, meaning that the U.S. lags behind European countries such as Germany (81%) and the UK (78%) in math skills. The study found an increase in female learners, now at 47%, compared to 45% in 2021 and […]
Wall Street watchdog To Hire laid-off crypto employees
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority will increase its resources to understand and monitor cryptocurrencies, which chief executive Robert Cook said would include hiring laid-off cryptocurrency workers. According to Cook, regardless of the federal agency in charge as the primary regulator for digital assets, FINRA will most likely play a role. “We are already having to be […]
Crypto Watchers Remain Pessimistic After Bitcoin Stabilizes
Crypto market observers remain pessimistic about Bitcoin’s immediate prospects, even after the cryptocurrency stabilized in value after a recent decline. The pessimistic view further confirm initial view that the worst is yet to come. Bitcoin rebounded from a 7.3% loss to $20,816 its lowest level since December 2020. Bitcoin was last traded at $22,470. Ether, […]
Cyber Security Today, June 15, 2021 – BlackCat ransomware hits again, a huge DDoS attack and security updates issued
This episode reports on the latest attacks using the BlackCat /AlphV ransomware strain, a huge DDoS attack and security updates issued from Microsoft and others
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