Security bug may allow anyone to spoof Microsoft employee emails
A security researcher claims to have discovered a bug that enables anyone to impersonate Microsoft corporate email accounts, making phishing attempts appear more credible and likely to deceive their targets. As of now, the bug remains unpatched. Vsevolod Kokorin, also known online as Slonser, identified the email-spoofing bug and reported it to Microsoft. However, the […]
SoftBank plans to cancel out angry customer voices using AI
SoftBank, the Japanese telecommunications giant, recently announced the development of “emotion-canceling” technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that will modify the voices of angry customers to sound calmer during phone calls with customer service representatives. The project, in development for three years, aims to alleviate the psychological burden on call center staff who face harassment […]
Almost half of Dell’s full-time US workforce has rejected the company’s return-to-office push
Dell’s attempt to enforce a return-to-office (RTO) policy has encountered significant resistance, with nearly half of its full-time US workforce opting to remain remote. This internal pushback highlights the challenges companies face in balancing organizational goals with employee preferences in a post-pandemic work environment. Introduced in February, Dell’s policy requires employees to classify themselves as […]
Dell’s staff rejects return to office despite loss of promotions and transfers
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Cyber Security Today, June 19, 2024 – How an attacker hid on an IT network for three years
How an attacker hid on an IT network for three years Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday June 19th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for TechNewsday.com. A suspected China-based threat actor hid in an organization’s on-premise IT network for about three years in part by exploiting unpatched network appliances. That’s according […]
