Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for the week ending Friday, August 25, 2023
This episode features a discussion about zero trust
IBM Watson Code Assistant to translate COBOL to Java
IBM is expanding the capabilities of its generative AI-based Watson Code Assistant to include COBOL code translation into Java. he new product, dubbed Watsonx Code Assistant for Z, will use Watsonx.ai’s code foundational model to generate new Java code to run on the Z operating system. The introduction of the new capability is expected to […]
Zoom CEO says remote work stifles trust
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan has said that he believes remote work stifles innovation and doesn’t allow people to build as much trust. Yuan made the comments in a leaked audio recording of an all-hands meeting with employees. He said that he believes it is important for employees to be able to interact with each other […]
Apple supports California’s Right to Repair bill
Apple, a long-standing opponent of the right-to-repair movement, has changed its tune and declared its support for a California bill that would oblige manufacturers to supply customers and independent repair businesses with the tools, parts, and documentation needed to fix their own devices. The bill, Senate Bill 244, would cover a wide range of consumer […]
Salesforce unveils updated AI acceptable use policy
Salesforce has unveiled its updated AI acceptable use policy to establish firm boundaries around the utilization of its AI services, with the aim of promoting responsible innovation. Under the new policy, Salesforce customers are expressly prohibited from employing the company’s AI products or any third-party services connected to Salesforce for activities related to child abuse, […]
Public Wi-Fi poses security risks
Public Wi-Fi, while helpful for staying connected, may pose a security risk to consumers. This is due to the fact that hackers can utilize flaws in public Wi-Fi networks to steal personal information, implant malware, or disrupt internet activities. The Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack is one of the risks utilized by hackers at public WiFi networks. […]
Google adds security verification to Gmail
Google has added a new security verification feature to Gmail that will require users to confirm their identity before making certain changes to their accounts. The feature, which is rolling out to all personal and work Google accounts, will be triggered when users try to create, edit, or import a filter for incoming messages. It […]
Cyber Security Today, August 25, 2023 – FBI warning about Barracuda ESG gateways and thousands of more US MOVEit victims
This episode reports on what some crooks are doing with stolen personal data
