Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, July 14, 2023
This episode features discussion on insider threats, the pace of cybersecurity spending by the private sector, how hackers are creating voice fakes and the responsibilities of CEOs during a cy
Twitter announces new ad revenue sharing program for creators
Twitter has announced that it will be sharing ad revenue with select creators on the platform.
Cybersecurity leaders under pressure to change jobs
Cybersecurity leaders are facing increasing pressure, with 50% of them predicted to change jobs by 2025, according to Gartner. The pressure is coming from a number of factors, including the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, and the high-stakes nature of the work. As a result, many cybersecurity leaders are feeling […]
Alphabet shares rises after rolling out Bard in Europe
Alphabet shares jumped 4.9% on Thursday, July 14, 2023, after the firm announced the launch of its artificial intelligence chatbot Bard across Europe and Brazil. The news allayed investor fears about outside regulatory hurdles, which had been preventing Bard from entering the EU. The stock, which is currently trading at $124.73, is on track to […]
Researchers cite challenges to compliance with data protection regulations for AI chatbots
Researchers from Australia’s National Science Agency and Australian National University have found that AI chatbots and associated machine learning applications may not be able to comply with data protection laws, such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The researchers argue that these large language models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Flan-T5, Meta’s […]
Tech layoff leaps 315% in 2023
The tech industry is in the midst of a major layoff spree, with over 216,910 people losing their jobs so far in 2023. This represents a staggering 315% increase from the previous year and signals an impending crisis. The layoffs from companies like Infosys, Amazon, Wipro, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Alphabet, Github, Twitter, Accenture, LinkedIn, Netflix, […]
Private 5G networks goes live
After years of public 5G networks rolling out, private 5G networks, which offer businesses more control and security, and they are well-suited for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications are gaining popularity in the U.S. Private 5G networks are being used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and education. For example, a digital hospital in […]
Cyber Security Today, July 14, 2023 – Ransomware payments are up, Google is squeezing bad Android developers, and more
This episode reports on ransomware statistics, the release of the source code for the BlackLotus bootkit and the release of the implementation plan for the U.S. National Cybersecurit
