Nearly 1 in 5 ransomware attacks results in a lawsuit
A new study from Comparitech finds that around a fifth of ransomware attacks in the US led to a lawsuit in 2023.
It shows that 355 lawsuits were filed following 3,002 ransomware attacks. Of these 228 have been completed and 134 were successful -- that is they led to a data breach settlement, resulted in the company being fined for failing to safeguard systems and/or data, or were settled out of court.
O&O SafeErase 19 unveils isolated Fortress environment, refreshed user interface
Berlin-based O&O Software GmbH has launched O&O SafeErase 19, a new release of its Windows data-shredding tool. Version 19 unveils a new feature -- Fortress Mode -- alongside a completely revised user interface.
When enabled, Fortress Mode provides O&O SafeErase with its own completely isolated Windows environment. The tool effectively "locks" the system, preventing other processes from accessing the user’s data. This ensures data shredding is safer while also speeding up the process.
Apple unveils Beats Solo Buds and Solo 4 headphones
Apple has unveiled an impressive expansion to its Beat product lineup with two new offerings: the Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo 4 headphones.
The Beats Solo Buds are designed to provide big sound in a small package, featuring up to 18 hours of battery life, seamless pairing with both iOS and Android devices, and USB-C charging. Priced at $79.99, these earbuds are the smallest product yet from Beats, aimed at users seeking portability without compromising on quality. Available in June, the Solo Buds come in four colors: Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple, and Transparent Red.
HighPoint launches Rocket 1608A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe Switch Add-In Card
HighPoint Technologies has launched the Rocket 1608A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe Switch Add-In Card (AIC), designed to optimize the performance of the latest Intel 600/700 and AMD X670E desktop platforms. This advanced AIC leverages the full x16 lanes of PCIe Gen5, achieving insane transfer speeds up to 56GB/s!
The Rocket 1608A model, officially named the Rocket 1608A PCIe Gen5 x16 to 8-M.2x4 NVMe Switch AIC, falls under the product category of PCIe Gen5 NVMe RAID AIC/Adapters. It features a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface and can accommodate eight NVMe ports, each with a dedicated PCIe 5.0 x4 channel. This AIC supports up to eight SSDs in the 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors.
TUXEDO refreshes AMD Ryzen-powered Pulse 14 Linux laptop
TUXEDO Computers has unveiled the refreshed Pulse 14, an ultrabook that promises exceptional power efficiency and performance in a remarkably slim and lightweight form. With its partial aluminum chassis, weighing just 1.4 kg and measuring a mere 1.8 cm in thickness, this device is designed for users who want both portability and power.
The heart of the 4th-generation Pulse 14 is the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, fabricated using an advanced 4nm process. This 8-core, 16-thread CPU is not only powerful, but it is also highly energy-efficient with a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of just 54 watts. This efficiency is crucial in maximizing the battery life of the ultrabook, allowing up to 11 hours of video playback.
New platform allows fast creation of secure AI apps
Everyone is keen to embrace AI, but turning an idea into a workable application isn't that easy. B2B commerce platform AppDirect is launching a new marketplace and creation studio that boosts organizations’ ability to create, adopt, and benefit from AI apps.
AppDirect AI allows users to easily transform AI app ideas into reality without needing any coding skills, while also giving them the freedom to choose the most suitable large language model (LLM) provider for their business needs.
Businesses turn to generative AI but many don't have policies on it
According to a new report, 93 percent of security leaders say public gen AI is in use across their respective organizations, and 91 percent report using gen AI specifically for cybersecurity operations.
But the study of more than 1,600 security leaders, from Splunk and Enterprise Strategy Group, shows that despite this high adoption 34 percent of surveyed organizations say they don't have a gen AI policy in place, and 65 percent of respondents admit to not fully understanding the implications of the tech.
New threats and regulations lead companies to update security strategies
A new report from LogRhythm, based on a survey from Dimensional Research, reveals that 95 percent of enterprises have changed their cybersecurity strategies in the last 12 months.
Drivers of this change include keeping pace with the shifting regulatory landscape (98 percent), the need to meet customer expectations for data protection and privacy (89 percent) and the rise of AI-driven threats and solutions (65 percent).
Human factor is significant cyber risk for smaller businesses
Human factors, including lack of awareness, training and inconsistent policy adherence, are getting in the way of cybersecurity for smaller businesses.
A new survey of more than 600 business and IT security managers conducted by LastPass and survey research firm InnovateMR shows that cyberattacks targeting smaller organizations have increased significantly in recent years, as cyber criminals have learned these organizations are relatively easy targets.
Say goodbye to Microsoft Windows 11 and hello to Nitrux Linux 3.4.1
Nitrux has officially released version 3.4.1. Codenamed “mi,” this update promises to improve the overall user experience with several key software updates, security enhancements, and powerful new tools.
One of the notable enhancements in Nitrux 3.4.1 is the introduction of safe-rm, a safety tool designed to prevent the accidental deletion of important files. This update comes with a functional replacement of the previously included, but non-functional, saferm script. Additionally, PowerTOP—a tool aimed at diagnosing and improving power management—is now included along with an OpenRC service script to apply power-saving settings automatically on boot.
Opera introduces new AI image generation and voice output features in latest update
Opera continues to expand the capabilities of its browser with the introduction of new AI-driven features. The latest update to the Opera One Developer stream has introduced some very cool enhancements, including image generation and voice output capabilities, through its native AI, Aria.
Aria, Opera’s browser-based AI, now allows users to generate images directly from text prompts. This feature, powered by Google’s Imagen2 model, enables users to create unique visual content simply by describing their ideas in words. For instance, users can ask Aria to generate an image of a dog enjoying a vacation on a beach. If the initial result doesn’t meet expectations, there’s an option to regenerate the image with modifications, such as adding a drink or changing the color of the dog’s sunglasses.
It's time to get proactive on the UK's critical national infrastructure (CNI) security -- but where to start?
The critical national infrastructure that underpins the UK has undergone a tremendous amount of digital transformation in recent years. Areas like water treatment, energy and food production are still heavily reliant on operational technology (OT) systems that were often designed and implemented long before the digital revolution.
Digitizing these systems and connecting them to standard IT networks has allowed operators to boost efficiency and bring in practices like remote working and data collection that weren’t possible in an analogue environment.
Transcend unveils MTE560P M.2 SSD
Transcend has unveiled its latest solid state drive. Called “MTE560P,” this drive features 112-layer 3D NAND Flash technology. It has a compact design with dimensions measuring 80 mm by 22 mm by 3.88 mm and weighs just 9 grams. It adopts the M.2 2280 form factor with a NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface. The storage capacity is 160GB only.
Performance metrics for the SSD are good, with sequential read and write speeds reaching up to 3,800 MB/s and 3,000 MB/s, respectively. The drive also delivers respectable random 4K read/write input/output operations per second (IOPS) with up to 190,000 read IOPS and 420,000 write IOPS. It boasts a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 3,000,000 hours and supports up to 5,580 terabytes written (TBW) over its lifespan. The drive writes per day (DWPD) rating is 31.8 over a three-year period.
UK rolls out new consumer safeguards for smart devices
From today all new internet connected smart devices sold in the UK will be required by law to meet minimum-security standards.
The UK becomes the first country in the world to legally require manufacturers to protect consumers from hackers and cyber criminals accessing devices with internet or network connectivity.
Microsoft is optimizing Windows 10 update delivery just as it did with Windows 11
Having already taken steps to decrease the size of updates for Windows 11, Microsoft is doing the same for Windows 10.
The company describes this by suggesting that "Windows 10 is becoming more like Windows 11", although this is something of a stretch. What it means in practice is that Microsoft has used various techniques, including removing reverse differentials from the cumulative update package, to shrink update sizes quite considerably.
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