SCWorld.com reported that “Microsoft revealed an ongoing spear-phishing campaign that abuses the legitimate device code authentication flow to gain access to Microsoft 365 accounts. Device code authentication is used to access Microsoft 365 services from “input-constrained devices” such as printers, smart TVs, game consoles and other internet-of-things (IoT) devices that
Continue Reading Spear-Phishing (“Business Email Compromise” or “BEC”) targeted at Microsoft 365 accounts!
SCWorld.com reported that “A notorious state-sponsored Chinese hacking crew has set it its sights on U.S. telecommunications companies. Known as RedMike, the well-known group has defied law enforcement efforts to cripple its back-end and halt its cyberattacks. This latest round of attacks target known flaws in Cisco devices.” The February
Continue Reading Chinese Cyberhackers targeting Cisco gear!
Computerworld reported that “The escalating electricity demands of artificial intelligence systems are raising concerns about the technology’s sustainability — but that’s apparently of little concern to the governments of the US and the UK. “ The February 11, 2025 article entitled “Paris AI Action Summit: US and UK refuse to
Continue Reading Any surprise that the US and UK refused to sign the Paris Summit for an EU & African Union Sustainable AI Accord?
The NewYorkTimes.com reported “Lawmakers are said to be working on a bill to block the Chinese chatbot app from government devices, underscoring concerns about the artificial intelligence race.” The February 6, 2025 article entitled “Washington Takes Aim at DeepSeek” (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/business/dealbook/deepseek-ban-washington.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb) included these comments:
Legislators want to ban DeepSeek
Continue Reading US government takes aim at DeepSeek!Computerworld.com reported that “The funds will be used for the development of four ‘gigafactories’ with 100,000 state-of-the-art chips, among other projects.” The February 11, 2025 article entitled “EU seeks to invest €200 billion in AI” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/3822129/europe-to-mobilize-200-billion-euros-to-gain-competitiveness-in-artificial-intelligence.html) included these comments:
The European Commission announced the mobilization of €200 billion
Continue Reading No surprise, the EU plans to invest €200 billion in AI!
CIO.com reported that “CIOs constantly speak about the need to drop the technical jargon and talk “the language of business.” Yet, they don’t except business to do the same.” The February 10, 2025 article entitled “15 most misused buzzwords in IT” (https://www.cio.com/article/191262/most-misused-buzzwords-in-information-technology.html?utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=cio&utm_source=browseralert) included these 15 misused buzzwords:
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Continue Reading It is critical that IT folks drop using IT jargon!
MSSPAlert.com reported that “A chief technology officer (CTO) must answer several critical questions before choosing the right managed security services provider (MSSP) for your organization. Get it wrong and you could open the door to a threat actor, damage your operations, negatively impact income and business reputation, and introduce risks
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SCWorld.com reported that “Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed the use of Google’s Gemini AI tools by more than 40 state-sponsored advanced persistent threat actors (APTs) from Iran, China, North Korea, Russia and at least 16 other countries.” February 3, 2025 article entitled “Google reveals Gemini AI use by more
Continue Reading Google Gemini AI used by more than 40 state sponsored advanced persistent threat actors (APTs)!
Computerworld.com reported “Data protection authorities in Europe imposed fines amounting to €1.2 billion last year according to the seventh edition of commercial law firm DLA Piper’s GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey. For the period since January 28, 2024, this represents a decrease of 33 percent compared to the
Continue Reading GDPR fines for 2024 were more than €1.5 billion, but penalties appear to be in a decline in early 2025!
SCWorld.com reported that “What we know for sure: DeepSeek has developed a highly effective AI model and people are flocking to try it out. Further details will surely come out in time, but for now, we are left with our own speculation.” The January 30, 2025 article entitled ” Three
Continue Reading Don’t hold your breath about DeepSeek!