In an alarming development, ransomware attackers have increasingly turned to exploiting cloud services, such as Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, to facilitate data exfiltration and increase the pressure on their victims for ransom payments. The SentinelLabs report highlights this growing trend, where these popular cloud storage services are being leveraged for compromising IT systems. The Growing Trend This
In today’s fast-paced digital market, Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) sales have become increasingly complex, challenging sales professionals to stay ahead of the curve. Recent research underlines these challenges, revealing that an alarming 87% of sales training is forgotten within a month. Additionally, 77% of B2B buyers experience convoluted purchasing processes, indicating a need for more effective sales training solutions.
In a recent development that has heightened concerns in the cybersecurity community, watchTowr, a prominent attack surface management provider, has identified a new zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet products. Dubbed "FortiJump Higher," this flaw allows a managed FortiGate device to elevate its privileges and gain control over the FortiManager instance, posing significant risks to the security of these systems. The discovery
Amid the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new and troubling development has surfaced involving malware known as DEEPDATA. Deployed by the notable threat actor BrazenBamboo, DEEPDATA takes advantage of a vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient for Windows to steal VPN credentials. This alarming vulnerability was first reported by Volexity in July 2024 and, worryingly, remains unpatched to this day.
In recent years, the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare has opened up promising new pathways for improving patient care, diagnostics, and overall operational efficiency within health systems. With the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 and subsequent advancements by technology giants such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI, generative AI tools have swiftly infiltrated the healthcare sector. Nevertheless, this influx
In a move that could greatly enhance the online shopping experience for Mastercard credit cardholders in Belgium and Luxembourg, Mastercard has teamed up with insurtech firm Qover to introduce a new service aimed at addressing a common pain point of online shoppers: the cost of shipping returns. Given that nearly 90% of Belgians shopped online in early 2024, this initiative
Recently, two instances of burned AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs surfaced, sparking considerable discussion within the PC building community. Both incidents involved the same model of CPU and were paired with MSI Mag X870 Tomahawk WiFi motherboards. Photos of the damaged chips were posted on Reddit and QuasarZone, featuring burns primarily near the center of the CPU’s pin side, aligning
As Generation X approaches retirement age, many members are gripped by financial apprehensions and face emerging trends that challenge traditional retirement expectations. Discussions revolve around the financial insecurity of Gen Xers and their increasing inclination towards starting new businesses, known as "encore entrepreneurship." Financial Concerns Among Gen Xers The oldest members of Generation X are nearing their 60s, which brings
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken decisive steps to place Alphabet’s Google under formal federal supervision. This bold move, as reported by the Washington Post, follows extensive discussions by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) regarding Google’s antitrust violations through its search engine monopoly, which could potentially lead to the breakup of key components such as Chrome
The One Brooklyn Health System faced a significant challenge in November 2022 when a cyberattack compromised the sensitive health data of more than 235,000 individuals, including patients, employees, and their dependents. This incident not only disrupted the operations of multiple healthcare facilities but also precipitated a class action lawsuit, resulting in a substantial financial settlement. This article delves into the
Digital transformation is a process through which businesses integrate digital technologies to transform their operations, services, and customer interactions. The core of this transformation journey has expanded past mere automation to embrace a more comprehensive and personalized approach, driven by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics. This article delves into the significant impact AI is having on redefining
The dawn of a digital revolution posed an imperative challenge for a major Fortune 500 insurer, faced with the escalating demands of data management. The existing on-premises systems burgeoned under the weight of terabytes of incoming data daily and manual processes that had become increasingly inefficient. To counteract these hurdles, they embarked on an ambitious transformation, focusing on building a
