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Ransomware gangs are getting desperate. With payments hitting lows in Q3, groups are shifting to aggressive double-extortion. Here is what enterprises need to know to stay safe.![]()
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#CyberCrime #Ransomware #BusinessSecurity #ThreatIntel
Ransomware, extortion groups adapt as payment rates reach historic lows - Help Net Security
www.helpnetsecurity.com
In Q3 2025, only 23 percent of victims paid a ransom, and for data theft incidents without encryption, the payment rate dropped to just 19%.
Look ma, no steering wheel! Amazon's Zoox robotaxis launched in San Francisco without pedals or wheels. It's a major autonomous milestone, but are city streets ready?![]()
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#AutonomousVehicles #Zoox #Amazon #FutureTech
Amazon’s Robotaxi Unit Launches In San Francisco Without Steering Wheels—Or Fees
www.forbes.com
Zoox isn’t yet charging for rides in its electric vehicles, which don’t have steering wheels, mirrors or pedals. But cofounder Jesse Levinson thinks regulatory approval is close.
Are passwords still vital? Despite passkeys, a new report argues traditional password controls remain critical. Learn why "length and memorability" now beat complexity for user security.![]()
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#CyberSecurity #PasswordSecurity #InfoSec #IdentityManagement
Why password controls still matter in cybersecurity
www.bleepingcomputer.com
Passwords still matter — and weak policies leave the door wide open. Specops Software explains how longer passphrases, smarter banned-password lists, and adaptive rotation strategies can strengthen ...
Creating music from thin air? OpenAI is reportedly building a tool to generate music from text prompts. Whether you need a backing track or a score, this could change creative workflows. ![]()
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#GenerativeAI #MusicTech #OpenAI #Creativity
OpenAI is reportedly working on an AI music-generation tool
www.engadget.com
The tool would be able to generate music from text and audio prompts, The Information reported.
Ransomware payments are down, but extortion is up. Attackers seem to be getting more aggressive. Here's why robust backup and recovery strategies are now your most important business enabler.![]()
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#Ransomware #MSP #DataRecovery #CyberDefense
Why Backup and Recovery Are Now Central to Every MSP’s Ransomware Strategy
www.msspalert.com
With ransomware surging in 2025, prevention alone no longer cuts it. MSPs must plan for compromise and make recovery the core of their resilience playbook.
Android users, meet your new AI assistant. Perplexity's "Comet" browser is now on Android. With voice interaction and search summaries, it's challenging Google. Will you switch?![]()
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#Android #PerplexityAI #MobileTech #SearchEngines
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now on Android
www.engadget.com
Perplexity's Comet AI browser is now available to download for Android mobile devices from the Google Play Store.
Is your browser working FOR you? Microsoft unveiled "Edge for Business," the first secure enterprise AI browser. With "Agent Mode" to automate workflows, it could change how you work.![]()
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#MicrosoftEdge #EnterpriseTech #AI #Productivity
Edge for Business presents: the world’s first secure enterprise AI browser
blogs.windows.com
You deserve a browser that truly understands the demands of your business. The market is getting crowded with new AI browsers, each promising productivity gains. But the truth is—they are not built ...
Admins: Time to lock down Exchange servers. CISA and the NSA released urgent guidance on hardening Microsoft Exchange. From encryption to decommissioning, here is your security checklist.![]()
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#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #MicrosoftExchange #ITAdmin
CISA and NSA share tips on securing Microsoft Exchange servers
www.bleepingcomputer.com
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) have released guidance to help IT administrators harden Microsoft Exchange servers on their networks ...
Tired of "AI slop" in your feed? Generative AI is flooding platforms with low-quality content. Here's a look at why users are tuning out and what this means for the future of online connection.![]()
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#SocialMedia #GenerativeAI #TechTrends #DigitalWellbeing
AI Slop Has Turned Social Media Into an Antisocial Wasteland
www.cnet.com
Commentary: Platforms that once helped us stay in touch have become fractured and impersonal -- and AI slop and deepfakes are making it so much worse.
Which devices are still holding strong? GLOBAL PC shipments are forecast to hit ~274 million units in 2025 which is up 4.1% despite economic headwinds. PCs are still in demand in the mobile era.![]()
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#PCMarket #ConsumerTech #BusinessIT #TechTrends
IDC now expects global PC shipments to grow in 2025 - 9to5Mac
9to5mac.com
Even with growing concerns over U.S. tariffs, the global PC market is on track for modest growth this year, according to new projections.
The list of casualties in the AI age grows. Here's a comprehensive list of tech layoffs in 2025, a surprising reminder of how business, AI and automation are reshaping jobs.![]()
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Layoffs are hitting. See the major companies cutting jobs in 2025.
www.usatoday.com
Verizon, Amazon, Target and Paramount are just a few of the many companies to have announced layoffs in 2025.
Surprising stat: 87% of U.S. adults say a foreign-government AI attack is at least somewhat likely in the next 20 years. What does that mean for your cyber-strategy?![]()
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#CyberSecurity #AIThreats #BusinessTech #RiskManagement
American Views on AI, National Security in 5 Charts
news.gallup.com
Americans expect AI-based attacks on the U.S., but support for developing AI-enabled weapons for conflicts is more limited and conditional.