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Robotic Process Automation In IT

How Are India’s Robotics Startups Revolutionizing Various Industries?

In recent years, India’s robotics startups have significantly impacted multiple industries by developing and deploying advanced technologies. These startups are at the forefront of engineering automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and practical robotics applications. Their innovations are transforming sectors as varied as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, underwater exploration, and child development, bringing enhanced efficiency, safety, and sustainability. This article delves into the

February 19, 2025

Cyber Security

Storm-2372 Cyber Threat: Advanced Phishing Tactics Targeting Multiple Sectors

The emergence of a cyber-attack threat cluster known as Storm-2372 has raised significant concerns across various sectors. Identified by Microsoft, this threat has been active since August 2024, targeting organizations in government, NGOs, IT services, technology, defense, telecommunications, health, higher education, and energy/oil and gas sectors. The attacks have spanned Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East, showcasing a

February 18, 2025

IT Digital Transformation

Is Accenture’s Staufen Acquisition a Game-Changer for Manufacturing?

Accenture’s recent acquisition of the global management consultancy Staufen represents a significant expansion of its capabilities in supporting clients across manufacturing and the supply chain. This strategic move will bring together Staufen’s industry-leading expertise in operational excellence and digital transformation with Accenture’s already robust supply chain and operations practice. The acquisition specifically benefits discrete manufacturing industries such as automotive, medical

February 17, 2025

Cyber Security

Can a Nationwide Phishing Exercise Boost Singapore’s Cyber Resilience?

In a groundbreaking move to enhance the nation’s cyber resilience, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has allied with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to launch Singapore’s first nationwide business phishing exercise. This initiative, forming part of Exercise SG Ready (ESR) 2025 and the Total Defence Day Commemorative Event (TDDCE), took place at the SBF Center on February 15. The event

February 17, 2025

Cyber Security

Are AI Security Risks Overriding Ethical Concerns in the UK?

In a significant shift within the UK’s strategic approach to artificial intelligence, the rebranding of the AI Safety Institute to the AI Security Institute reflects a renewed emphasis on addressing AI-related risks with a particular focus on security threats. Announced by UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle at the Munich Security Conference following the AI Action Summit in Paris, the newly

February 17, 2025

AI and ML

How Palantir’s AI and Big Data Innovations Empower Healthcare and Defense

Palantir Technologies, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PLTR, is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with big data analytics. This integration is transforming how various industries leverage and interpret vast amounts of data. Palantir’s mission is to resolve complex, large-scale challenges by investing in AI-driven data infrastructure, moving beyond mere data storage to creating actionable insights.

February 14, 2025

Cyber Security

Strengthening Cyber Defense: Bridging Public and Private Sector Gaps

The persistent and growing threat of cybercrime endangers essential infrastructure, public safety, and the economic foundation. This necessitates improved collaboration in cybersecurity efforts between the public and private sectors. The extensive vulnerability of various sectors—critical infrastructure, utilities, local municipalities, SMBs, and healthcare—to cybercriminal activities underscores the exponential hazard these threats present. Notable incidents, such as cyberattacks on an energy pipeline

February 14, 2025

Hardware

How Does El Capitan Revolutionize Supercomputing and National Security?

The pace of technological advancement continues unabated, captivating anyone with an interest in computing and national security. El Capitan, the world’s fastest supercomputer, exemplifies this trend by making significant strides that were unimaginable just a few years ago. Located at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California, this powerful machine has achieved a staggering milestone with 1,742 PetaFLOPS on

February 13, 2025

Cyber Security

Is Your System Secure? New NVIDIA Vulnerability Exposes Host Systems

In a significant revelation for the tech world, a newly discovered security vulnerability within the NVIDIA Container Toolkit poses a considerable threat to the integrity of host systems, bringing to light the continuous challenges faced in cybersecurity. This alarming discovery, designated as CVE-2025-23359, carries a CVSS score of 8.3, marking it as a high-severity issue that requires urgent attention. With

February 13, 2025

Cyber Security

How Is DeepSeek’s AI Release Fueling a Surge in Phishing Scams?

The launch of artificial intelligence tools invariably brings along a mix of excitement, curiosity, and innovation. However, alongside these positives, there are usually unintended consequences, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Within a few weeks of the release of DeepSeek’s revolutionary low-cost AI model, a marked increase in phishing sites has been noted. These sites primarily target unsuspecting users, tricking

February 7, 2025

Cyber Security

Are Credential Thefts the New Cybercrime Epidemic in 2024?

In recent years, the increasing prevalence of credential theft has become an alarming issue in the cybersecurity landscape, and 2024 has seen this threat rise to unprecedented levels. Recent analysis of over a million malware samples has revealed that 25% of these samples were explicitly aimed at stealing user credentials. This substantial increase from 2023 has resulted in credential theft

February 7, 2025

AI and ML

Google Updates AI Principles, Revamps Stance on AI Weapons and Surveillance

In a significant move, Google has revised its AI principles, notably removing earlier prohibitions against developing AI-powered weapons and surveillance technologies. This update marks a departure from the company’s previous ethical stance, which explicitly banned AI applications intended to cause harm or facilitate invasive surveillance practices. The new principles now emphasize ‘bold innovation,’ ‘responsible development and deployment,’ and ‘collaborative progress,’

February 7, 2025