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AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets
artificial intelligence // October 07, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots enter workplaces, they’re not just boosting productivity — they’re opening digital back doors to corporate secrets, with over a third of employees unwittingly playing the role of gatekeepers. A Sept. 24 survey by the National Cybersecurity Alliance revealed a startling...

SolarWinds CISO: World’s Cyber Regulations Still ‘In Flux’
Cybersecurity // September 29, 2024

The information security chief for SolarWinds says the world needs tough cybersecurity laws. Tim Brown made this case in an interview Sunday (Sept. 29) with the Financial Times (FT), his first since a federal court dismissed much of a federal lawsuit against him. Brown was...

Microsoft Prepares to Relaunch AI-Powered Recall Offering
artificial intelligence // September 29, 2024

Microsoft is taking another stab at rolling out its AI-powered Recall program. The company in June announced it was delaying the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) feature, which is designed to track and store users’ computer activity. Now, the tech giant is prepared for...

Report: China-Connected Hackers Breach US Broadband Networks
Cybersecurity // September 25, 2024

Hackers with ties to China’s government have reportedly gotten into some American internet service providers. The hacking campaign, dubbed Salt Typhoon by investigators, was targeting sensitive information, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Sept. 25), citing sources familiar with the matter. As the report...

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AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets

October 07, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots enter workplaces, they’re not just boosting productivity — they’re opening digital back doors to corporate secrets, with over a third of employees unwittingly playing the role of gatekeepers. A Sept. 24 survey by the National Cybersecurity Alliance revealed a startling trend: 38% of employees share sensitive work information with AI […]

Payments Orchestrators Become Open Payment Platforms to Improve eCommerce Efficiency

July 30, 2024
As digital commerce evolves, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their payment processes. And providers are working around the clock to give them exactly that. The emergence of...

Commerce Department to Release Rules on Connected Vehicles

July 23, 2024
The U.S. Commerce Department plans to unveil proposed regulations next month concerning connected vehicles, with a specific focus on critical software components manufactured in China and other nations deemed as...

Discover: Tokenization Removes Friction for Card-Not-Present Transactions

July 10, 2024
Maybe there’s one bit of stolen digital information fraudsters can’t make use of: tokens. Calling them “the magic behind payments,” Valeri Vanourek, vice president of digital products at Discover® Global...

Quick Reads
SolarWinds CISO: World’s Cyber Regulations Still ‘In Flux’

September 29, 2024
The information security chief for SolarWinds says the world needs tough cybersecurity laws. Tim Brown made this case in an interview Sunday (Sept. 29) with the Financial Times (FT), his first since a federal court dismissed much of a federal lawsuit against him. Brown was the first chief information security officer to fight efforts by […]

Microsoft Prepares to Relaunch AI-Powered Recall Offering

September 29, 2024
Microsoft is taking another stab at rolling out its AI-powered Recall program. The company in June announced it was delaying the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI) feature, which is...

Report: China-Connected Hackers Breach US Broadband Networks

September 25, 2024
Hackers with ties to China’s government have reportedly gotten into some American internet service providers. The hacking campaign, dubbed Salt Typhoon by investigators, was targeting sensitive information, the Wall Street...

Report: Disney Cuts Ties With Slack After Data Heist

September 19, 2024
Disney reportedly plans to stop using workplace collaboration platform Slack following a recent data breach. Chief financial officer Hugh Johnston announced the change this week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...