Gone are the days only large organizations were under threat of Cybercrime. According to reports, 43% of cyber-attacks now targets small businesses. While the large organizations are quick to implement new technology and security standards, the same can’t be said for smaller enterprises. Therefore, most end up being subjected to phishing, identity theft, ransomware, among others. Without proper security standards, a business can easily fall victim of cybercrime and malware, and that’s while you should always secure your data as well as communications....

VPNs can keep you anonymous online by encrypting your data. They can also help you access your overseas accounts if traveling in Brisbane. I tested over 50 VPNs and found that ExpressVPN is the best for Brisbane. It protects you with advanced encryption and security features and accesses content reliably. Plus it’s the fastest VPN I’ve tried. You can buy ExpressVPN confidently, as there’s a 30*-day refund policy in case you decide to try a different VPN....

However, not all VPNs work reliably for streaming. I’ve tested over 30 VPNs and shortlisted the top services below, emphasizing those with the best speeds, reliable connectivity, and features like router support and smart DNS for easier setup. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for LG Smart TVs due to its fast speeds and reliability in connecting to dozens of streaming services worldwide. It’s also backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee, so you can get a full refund if it doesn’t meet your needs....

You must use a trusted website when looking for a new place to torrent. If you care about your privacy, knowing how to torrent safely is essential. As is making sure the torrents you download are copyright-free to prevent a violation. In addition, I recommend accessing torrent websites only via a quality VPN like ExpressVPN. It encrypts your traffic and keeps you safe and anonymous while torrenting. You can try ExpressVPN completely risk-free with its 30*-day money-back guarantee....

Over the past year, we’ve seen a stronger connection between robotics and sports. The advancements in AI have enabled tech companies, universities, and research labs to develop machines capable of playing ping pong, running marathons, or even performing parkour. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is many AI developers’ present focus. Creating a technology that can match human intelligence and movement—including athletic abilities—to be integrated with robots is the new goal. By 2030, we will probably see more robots perform as humans, and go from folding the laundry to human opponents in a tennis match....

Dr. Veena Jones, chief medical information officer at Sutter Health, explained to the American Medical Association (AMA) how their health system is using ambient AI to change the way medical records are written. Sutter Health uses AI to turn clinical notes into patient-friendly summaries. Over 2,000 clinicians have adopted the Abridge ambient AI tool. Patients feel more listened to with AI-generated visit summaries. Sutter Health has partnered with Abridge, an AI company that allows doctors to record conversations with patients (with consent) and then generates a full clinical note and a simpler, patient-friendly summary....

The researchers of this study found that AI models trained on AI-generated data produce increasingly nonsensical results over time. This phenomenon is known as “model collapse.” Ilia Shumailov, lead author of the study, compares the process to repeatedly copying a photograph. “If you take a picture and you scan it, and then you print it, and you repeat this process over time, basically the noise overwhelms the whole process, […] You’re left with a dark square....

AI-Driven Ransomware Escalates Cyber Threat Landscape Amid Global Conflicts The rise of AI-based tools tailored for criminal activity is reshaping the cyber threat landscape, as highlighted by recent research from the Trellix Advanced Research Center, as first reported by Help Net Security (HNS). RansomHub is the most active ransomware group, responsible for 13% of detections. The U.S. leads global ransomware targets, with 41% of Trellix detections focused there. Critical sectors like healthcare and education are prime targets for ransomware attacks....

According to the announcement shared by Zach Perret, co-founder and CEO of Plaid, on the website, the funding round was led by Franklin Templeton among other investors such as Fidelity Management, NEA, and Ribbit Capital. Plaid announced it has raised $575 million in a funding round led by Franklin Templeton. The company is now valued at $6.1 billion, a significant drop since its previous $13.4 billion valuation in 2021. The investment will be used for tax obligations and liquidity for employees....

What does the law say? What will it do to VPNs in Russia and how will its citizens maintain some level of privacy when browsing the Internet? Here’s a closer look at the subject at the ongoing VPN legal battle in Russia. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego....

I started with two of the biggest names, Bark and Qustodio, to find a winner. If you don’t have time to read through the entire article, I’ll let you know that Bark is the ultimate winner. It is unmatched when it comes to monitoring social media, online gaming, email, and chat apps. It also has a powerful web filter and screen time tools. You can try Bark for yourself at no risk to start monitoring unlimited devices....

A new ransomware group known as “Bert” is attacking organizations across Asia, Europe, and the United States, with confirmed victims in healthcare, technology, and event services, as reported on Monday by Trend Micro. Bert encrypts both Windows and Linux systems with multi-threaded execution. It disables security tools using PowerShell before executing payload. Newer versions encrypt files instantly, improving speed and damage. First identified in April, Bert has gained attention because of its fast development and its ability to attack multiple platforms, and ties to older ransomware groups like REvil....

According to Reuters, the company and port authorities confirmed Beta Technologies’ aircraft landing, marking a significant milestone for the company and the industry, as more transportation companies develop electric battery-powered aircraft to offer more sustainable transportation alternatives. Beta Technologies became the first American company to land a fully electric airplane at a New York City airport. The ALIA CTOL plane carried four passengers and one pilot. The demonstration crewed flight lasted 45 minutes, taking passengers from Long Island to New York City....

So, I put them through a series of rigorous tests across 15 different categories to get a definitive answer. Bitdefender came out on top with Panda lagging not too far behind. Bitdefender gave me near-perfect detection scores, has a highly configurable firewall, and a range of useful extras that further enhance security. I highly recommend you try it out risk-free with its 30-day money-back guarantee. Try Bitdefender risk-free for 30 days...

According to Reuters, ByteDance is accusing Tian of deliberately attacking the company’s AI model training infrastructure and has filed a lawsuit with the Haidian District People’s Court in Beijing, China. ByteDance is suing its former intern Tian Keyu for attacking the company’s AI model training infrastructure The tech giant is asking for $1.1 billion in damages, an unusual amount of money for companies suing former employees The lawsuit was filed at the Haidian District People’s Court in Beijing...

Through its new “Pay Per Crawl” system website owners can charge AI bots to access their content. The system provides publishers with an alternative approach from their current two-option policy which either allows AI data scraping, or complete blocking of AI access. Publishers can now allow, block, or charge crawlers per visit. System uses HTTP 402 code to request payments from bots. Cloudflare manages payments and infrastructure for the service....

The incident that resulted in service disruptions of certain FNF businesses, was reported in regulatory filings (Form 8-K) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 19, 2023. The affected services included, title insurance, escrow, mortgage transactions and technology to the real estate and mortgage industries. However, the incident did not impact its majority-owned subsidiary, F&G Annuities & Life, provider of insurance solutions. In the 8-K filing, FNF stated that it launched a third-party cybersecurity expert-assisted investigation, upon discovering the attack....

Polecat, which successfully predicted the outcome of the 2016 US Presidential Election, had potentially conducted a similar set of research less than a week before the 2020 US Election. In 2016, the company explained its research methodology as follows: “Polecat’s award winning technology interrogates global conversations online and in social media, with over 7,000 keywords associated with 270 risk topics, such as inequality, unemployment, harassment, corruption and climate change.”...

In a post shared on the social media platform X, Epic Games, through its Fortnite account, announced that the game will soon be available for download on the App Store. Epic Games’ Fortnite returns to Apple’s App Store after a five-year hiatus. The game will be available for download in the U.S. on iPhones and iPads, and in the EU via AltStore and Epic’s online store. Players and experts view this as a win for Epic Games following its long legal battles with tech giants....

The Dec. 2023 discovery found that these trojans enable a threat actor to steal sensitive personal information, extract files, log keystrokes, and take control of the targeted victim’s devices when executed successfully. And the threat is ongoing. The hacker designs seemingly legitimate websites of popular online meeting sites like Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet in Russian. By employing the ‘URL hijacking’ tactic, wherein a user might not notice a misspelt domain (fake URL), hackers can easily deceive unsuspecting users into clicking and downloading the malware....