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On Wednesday, some iPhone users received a very concerning alert on their devices. Apple sends notices to individuals in 92 countries warning they may be targets of hired spyware attacks, TechCrunch Report. “Apple has detected that you are being targeted by a hired spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-,” the message reads.Apple’s alert later shared more information about the incident. “It is very likely that this attack is specifically targeting you because of who you are or what you have done. While it is never possible to achieve absolute certainty…
A key operating principle reminds us that if there is a gap in operational efficiency, the gap will only widen as the business grows, leading to more serious losses in the long run. This means businesses should focus on simplifying, refining and automating processes to close gaps before scaling. So it makes sense that many businesses turn to an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system before scaling. This is because the right ERP system will enable businesses to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency, thereby reducing wastage of time and money. Streamlining and automating accounting and financial operations also reduces…
Anaconda and Teradata have launched a new integration that brings the most popular and widely used Python and R packages to Teradata VantageCloud through the Anaconda repository.Integration with ClearScape Analytics is a powerful engine for deploying end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), designed to provide enterprises with the ability to deploy data science, AI/ML and generative analytics at scale. Artificial Intelligence use cases that cost-effectively create value for the enterprise.Organizations committed to leveraging AI innovation need a platform that not only enables rapid adoption of popular and secure open source software packages, but also provides scale, performance, and…
If you (apparently one of the few) use the VPN service that comes with Google One, we have bad news for you. If you haven’t received an email from Google yet, you will receive one revealing that Google will be phasing out this perk later this year. The company launched Google One’s VPN feature back in 2020, but it was only accessible if you purchased a plan with at least 2TB of storage (costing at least $10 per month). Last year, the company expanded the availability of all One plans to include a $2-per-month basic option, making it more affordable…
Today, many web browser companies offer VPNs, including Google, Mozilla, and Opera. DuckDuckGo is the latest company to join the fray, with its Privacy Pro plan including three services. In addition to a VPN, you can get personal information deletion and identity theft recovery services for $10 per month or $100 per year. This subscription is currently only available in the United States. Privacy Pro functionality is built directly into the DuckDuckGo browser, so you don’t need to install a separate application.DuckDuckGo says it does not keep VPN logs to help maintain user privacy. As such, it says that “nothing…
ReportApril 12, 2024Editorial DepartmentInternet Security/WordPress Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a credit card skimmer hiding in a fake metapixel tracker script in an attempt to evade detection. Sucuri said the malware was injected into the site through tools that allow custom coding, such as WordPress plug-ins such as simple custom CSS and JS, or the “Miscellaneous Scripts” section of the Magento admin panel. Security researcher Matt Morrow said: “Custom script editors are popular with bad actors because they allow external third-party (and malicious) JavaScript and can be used by exploiting names that match popular scripts like Google Analytics or libraries like…
When DJI’s Avata came out in 2022, its agility and personnel-safe propeller guards made it an instant hit, especially among video professionals and content creators. However, it’s hampered by poor video quality, which means users can’t see the outside world while using the Goggles 2 pilot headset. It is also less maneuverable than other FPV drones and is quite expensive.Now, the company has released its successor, the Avata 2. The camera now uses the same 1/1.3-inch sensor as the Mini 4 Pro, so video quality has been greatly improved. Goggles 3 features a pass-through camera that shows you the world…
ReportApril 12, 2024Editorial DepartmentCyber attack/data leakage The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive (ED 24-02) on Thursday urging federal agencies to look for intrusions following a recent breach of Microsoft systems that resulted in the theft of email communications. signs and develop preventive measures with the company. The attacks that came to light earlier this year were attributed to the Russian nation-state group Midnight Blizzard (also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear). Last month, Microsoft revealed that an adversary had successfully gained access to part of its source code repository, but noted that there was…
Synology Diskstation DS1522+ specifications: Drive Bay: 5 | Maximum capacity: 108TB | With maximum number of expansion units: 270TB | Memory: 8GB DDR4 (max 32GB) | 1GB Ethernet port: 4 | 10GB upgrade: Upgrading with Gen3 x2 | USB 3.2 port: 2 | eSATA port: 2 | M.2 slot: 2By far the standout feature of any Synology NAS is the company’s excellent Diskstation Manager (DSM) software. While the Synology hardware is comparable to many other NAS products, it’s only when the hardware is combined with the DSM software that Synology’s products truly become noteworthy.also: We test Synology DiskStation DS1817+ RAIDSynology’s…
Sometimes, when you’re lying in bed, the glow from your smart ring’s optical heart rate sensor seeps into your peripheral vision. This got me thinking about how Samsung (and possibly Apple) might get into the smart ring market, and why it would be a bad idea. You will find that these companies want the device to make a presence in your life and integrate it into your daily routine. But wisdom rings deliberately blend into the background, which limits what you can or want to do with them.Back in February, Samsung released the Galaxy Ring, a health-tracking wearable device built…