Canada to create cyber security certification for defence purchases
Organizations that want to sell software and hardware to the Canadian defence department will soon have to meet requirements of a new cyber security certification program. Defence Minister Anita Anand said today the government is creating a Canadian program for cyber security certification that will result in mandatory certification requirements in select federal defence contracts
Hackers hunting for exposed Apache NiFi, warns SANS Institute
An attacker leveraging misconfigured servers can access all data processed by NiFi. Read how, and what to d
Tech workers seek low-stress jobs amid burnout concerns
According to posts on Blind and Reddit, tech workers around the world have flocked to social media in recent months to describe their hunt for low-stress career alternatives, claiming burnout as a key issue. Blind, a famous anonymous employment site, has evolved into a forum for IT employees to share tips on getting “low-pressure” jobs. […]
Amazon discontinues celebrity voices for Alexa
Amazon has deleted prominent celebrity voices from Alexa, including Samuel L. Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, and Melissa McCarthy. The previously available for purchase voices will no longer be supported on Alexa devices. The voices, which were first priced at $0.99 but eventually increased to $4.99, added an interesting touch to the Alexa experience. By just saying […]
CrowdStrike introduces Charlotte AI, to enhance cybersecurity offerings
CrowdStrike has unveiled its latest addition to the product lineup – Charlotte AI, a generative AI assistant. Charlotte AI offers real-time responses and recommended actions in response to user questions about system vulnerabilities. It uses its vast training data set, which contains information from security incidents, threat intelligence on hacker groups, active assaults, and telemetry […]
“PREDATOR” malware enabling voice recording and data theft on Android devices
Cisco Talos researchers have detected “PREDATOR” smartphone malware produced by Cytrox. This virus is capable of discreetly recording voice calls, capturing adjacent audio, extracting data from messaging apps like as Signal and WhatsApp, and even hiding or disabling programs after a device reset. Talos discovered that the malware has a “ALIEN” component, which was previously […]
AI experts advocate mitigating extinction risk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined forces with scientists and professors to emphasize the urgent need to confront the “risk of extinction from AI.” Over 350 signatories stressed the need of putting this danger on par with pandemics and nuclear weapons in a statement issued by the nonprofit Center for AI Safety (CAIS). The signatories, […]
HP misses revenue targets for second quarter
HP fell short of Wall Street projections for second-quarter sales as inflation-affected consumers spent less on the company’s personal computers, causing its shares to fall about 3% during extended trading. Following the announcement, the stock dropped another 4%. HP’s Personal Systems sector, which comprises desktop and notebook PCs, had a 29% drop in sales during […]
Kaseya launches Cyber Insurance Fast Track Program in partnership with Cysurance
In conjunction with cyber insurance provider Cysurance, Kaseya, a supplier of remote monitoring and management technologies, has launched its Cyber Insurance Fast Track Program. This program seeks to make getting cyber insurance easier for Kaseya clients, particularly IT teams in small and medium-sized organizations. Customers that use Kaseya’s IT Complete Security Suite can simply obtain […]
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) faces backlash for secrecy
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has been chastised for failing to disclose the real cost of the ArriveCan app. As a consequence, the agency received the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in 2022. Initially, the CBSA anticipated that building the app would cost about $27 million. However, new disclosures […]
