Apple fixes security flaws
Apple has released security updates to patch three flaws that have been exploited by commercial spyware to infect iPhones and other devices. The updates, which were released on September 22, 2023, should be installed as soon as possible to protect against these vulnerabilities. The three flaws are CVE-2023-41991, a certificate validation issue that could allow […]
EUIPO says piracy is on the rise again
A new study from the EUIPO, based on data from MUSO, shows that piracy is on the rise again in the EU for the first time in many years. The study found that piracy traffic started to grow again at the start of 2021, after years of decline. The main driver of the increase in […]
AI voice cloning threatens livelihoods of voice actors, others
Greg Marston, a British voice actor, was shocked to discover that his voice was being used on the Wimbledon website by an AI-generated clone of his voice named “Connor” without his permission. Marston had recorded a session for IBM in 2003 and granted permission for its use, assuming that his voice would only be used […]
Bluesky reports record usage
Bluesky, a social network that aims to be more open and decentralized than X, has once again benefited from Elon Musk’s missteps with the platform. According to a new analysis by Similarweb, Bluesky saw a surge in daily active users on the day that Musk announced plans to charge all X users a monthly fee. […]
Social engineering attacks on the rise
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their social engineering tactics, and companies need to rethink their cyber defense strategies to keep up. Attacks including cyberattacks on industry giants MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, have underscored the pressing need for companies to fortify their security measures. Social engineering attacks are designed to trick people into revealing […]
Workers quit over return-to-office mandates
Workers at tech companies across the U.S. are quitting their jobs over return-to-office mandates, citing a variety of reasons, including family obligations, long commutes, and concerns about productivity. In August 2023, Grindr announced that it would be requiring employees to return to the office two days per week. This news led to a mass exodus […]
AI to boost productivity and creative problem-solving by 50% in 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to deliver significant efficiency and effectiveness gains in the enterprise next year, with initiatives expected to boost productivity and creative problem-solving by 50% across IT operations, according to a report from Forrester Research. The report, titled “Predictions 2024: Tech Leadership,” also details predictions about tech investments, “shadow HR,” and the […]
Cost reduction increases cloud adoption for SMBs
Cloud adoption is on the rise among small and midsize businesses (SMBs), driven by the decreasing costs of basic cloud services. According to a report by IT services and consulting firm Accenture commissioned by AWS, nearly half of all businesses across developed economies now use cloud to access tools previously only available to large enterprises […]
Cyber Security Today, Sept. 25, 2023 – Hackers from India say they are targeting Canadian web sites
This episode reports on a retaliation threat against Canadian websites, the impact of the Dallas ransomware attack
