Canadian firms slow in responding to cyber attacks, report suggests
It can take Canadian organizations up to 48 days to detect and recover from a cyber attack, according to a new survey of infosec professionals. The number is included in a survey of 553 Canadian IT security and risk and compliance professionals released today by CDW Canada. The mean time to detect a cyber incident
15-inch MacBook Air gets positive reviews
The newly launched 15-inch MacBook Air has garnered positive reviews from technology journalists. Jason Snell from Six Colors lauded the 15.3-inch MacBook Air, drawing parallels to the 13-inch variant he had previously reviewed. Snell highlighted the larger display, which effectively addressed users’ concerns about limited screen space without burdening them with exorbitant costs. According to […]
Broadcom set to gain EU antitrust approval for VMware acquisition
Broadcom is set to gain conditional approval from the European Commission for its $61 billion acquisition of VMware, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal is still subject to approval from the British competition agency, which is expected to announce its provisional findings next month. The EU’s approval is conditional on Broadcom providing […]
Zoom announces new privacy measures for European customers
Zoom has announced a number of new privacy measures for its European customers, following a record fine imposed on Meta for transferring European citizens’ data to the United States. Under the new measures, Zoom will allow paying customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) to keep their data inside the EEA, only sharing it with […]
Apple Vision Pro Headset touted as next big thing
Apple’s Vision Pro headset has generated buzz and excitement in the tech world, with many touting it as the next big thing after Apple’s groundbreaking iPhones. Priced at $3,500, it revolutionizes interactions with AI and virtual environments. A standout feature is its lifelike conversation capability, using advanced natural language processing. It’s valuable for coders and […]
Meta propose employee morale boosters
The consequences of Meta’s layoffs have left the remaining employees grappling with the consequences and low on morale. An employee survey revealed that only 26% of employees expressed confidence in leadership, with others taking part in learning new roles, and trying to figure out what’s going on. To boost morale, CEO Mark Zuckerberg convened a […]
IKEA offering home improvement services virtually
IKEA is giving individualized interior design guidance via video chats and 3D renderings as part of its strategic objective to grab the interest and devotion of Gen Z clients. Furthermore, it is training its contact center employees to become skilled interior design advisors. It was launched in the United Kingdom and the United States in […]
Silicon Valley’s fascination with technological singularity sparks debate
The concept of technological singularity, referring to the moment when artificial intelligence (AI) surpasses human intelligence and capabilities, has become a subject of great interest and discussion in Silicon Valley. This hypothetical scenario presents a range of potential outcomes, some of which are viewed as beneficial while others are seen as potentially harmful. Advocates of […]
Barracuda asks customers to replace vulnerable Email Security Gateway
Barracuda Networks has informed customers to immediately decommission and replace any Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances that may be affected by a critical security vulnerability. The vulnerability, which has been assigned the CVE-2023-2868 identifier, allows attackers to remotely execute arbitrary system commands on affected devices. Barracuda estimates that approximately 5% of active ESG appliances worldwide […]
Former Samsung exec indicted for tech theft in South Korea
A former Samsung executive who formerly worked at SK Hynix has been indicted with stealing semiconductor factory plans and technology, making South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to speak out against it. According to sources, the defendants illegally accessed sensitive information from Samsung between 2018 and 2019, resulting in a stunning $230 million loss. The […]
