In a bold and strategic move, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. This initiative aims to shore up the cybersecurity infrastructure in these pivotal institutions. With a robust allocation of $200 million, the program stands poised to offer essential financial aid that underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity in educational settings.
Phishing and credential theft remain top concerns in the cybersecurity landscape. While traditional methods attempt to mitigate these risks, they often fall short, leaving organizations vulnerable. Beyond Identity’s deterministic security approach presents a promising solution to address these issues comprehensively. Understanding the Phishing Threat Phishing schemes exploit human psychology, tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information. Despite advanced training and awareness
Apple continues to push the boundaries of smartphone technology with the introduction of its latest iPhones, which utilize chips manufactured using TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process. This significant development not only showcases Apple’s commitment to innovation but also highlights the critical role of advanced semiconductor technology in the evolution of its products. With respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicting the adoption of
Microsoft has recently raised alarms about a new ransomware strain called INC that is specifically targeting the U.S. healthcare sector. This new threat is being deployed by a financially motivated cybercriminal group identified as Vanilla Tempest, who were formerly known as DEV-0832. Vanilla Tempest has been active since at least July 2022 and has previously targeted various sectors, including education,
The digital landscape has witnessed an alarming emergence of a new Linux malware dubbed “Hadooken,” specifically honing in on Oracle WebLogic servers. These servers play an essential role in the development, deployment, and management of enterprise applications that utilize Java EE and Jakarta EE standards. As Oracle WebLogic is a significant component of Oracle’s Fusion Middleware, it offers a dependable
In a significant move highlighting its pivotal role in the U.S. technological landscape, Intel has secured a $3 billion grant under the CHIPS and Science Act, an initiative heralded by the Biden-Harris Administration. This funding aims specifically at bolstering Intel’s Secure Enclave program, which is designed to produce advanced semiconductors for the United States government. The grant underscores Intel’s ongoing
The excitement surrounding Intel’s latest developments in the CPU market reached new heights with a recent leak revealing the performance capabilities of the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Arrow Lake desktop processor. As benchmarked in CPU-Z, this new processor has showcased impressive performance metrics, scoring 850.6 points in single-core performance and an astounding 10,907.1 points in multi-core performance. These
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organizations across all sectors. With the rise of cyberattacks targeting third-party vendors, the need for robust risk management strategies has never been more urgent. Amid this evolving threat landscape, understanding the vulnerabilities posed by external suppliers and ensuring comprehensive compliance and governance measures are essential for safeguarding sensitive data.
AMD has recently taken significant steps to address performance issues in their Zen 5 “Ryzen 9000” CPUs. Users reported high inter-core latencies, especially when communicating between different Core Complex Dies (CCDs). This led AMD to release the AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS update, aimed at optimizing performance and resolving latency concerns. Initial Issues with AMD Zen 5 “Ryzen 9000” CPUs Performance Drawbacks
Intel is currently navigating through one of the most challenging financial periods in its 56-year history. Facing severe financial difficulties, the company’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, has turned to the US government for support. Direct engagement with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo aims to unlock incentives promised under the Biden administration’s CHIPS Act, essential for Intel’s survival and competition with TSMC
The tech world is buzzing with Intel’s announcement of its new Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 7 258V” CPU, which recently showcased impressive performance benchmarks against AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU. The Lunar Lake CPU, positioned as a potential game-changer in the mobile computing space, demonstrated a substantial lead in various tests, outperforming the Ryzen Z1 Extreme by a margin of
NVIDIA is set to revolutionize the gaming experience once again. The tech giant has announced plans to discontinue its flagship GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4090D graphics processing units (GPUs). This strategic decision is made in anticipation of the launch of their next-generation counterparts, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5090D, aimed at fortifying NVIDIA’s leading position in the high-end gaming
