Security

Top tech news stories today: September 25, 2024

Fintech 1. Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend Ellison gets two-year sentence over crypto fraud Ellison accepted a plea deal to charges of conspiracy and financial…

OpenAI’s official account targeted in crypto scam incident

OUR TAKEThe hijacking of the official OpenAI Newsroom account on X to promote a cryptocurrency scam is a troubling incident that underscores the vulnerabilit…

NIC-MG: The backbone of Madagascar’s digital identity

NIC-MG, established in 2000, manages Madagascar’s domain registry, shaping the country’s online presence as the internet evolves.

Coinbase challenges US SEC over crypto regulation clarity

Coinbase challenges SEC’s rejection of its 2022 petition for clearer crypto regulations in US appeals court.

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SoiLabs leads the future of sustainable food production

OUR TAKEIn this exclusive interview with Mauro Catellani, his insights indicate that in an era where sustainability is paramount, SoiLabs stands out as a bea…

The privacy dilemma: Can AI be both smart and secure?

OUR TAKEAs technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in various aspects of our…

Russia leads AI manipulation in US election game

A U.S. intelligence official claims Russia is generating the most AI content to influence the presidential election, supporting Trump.

Institutional

China urges vigilance against Taiwanese cyberattacks

China’s security ministry alerts to cyber threats from Taiwan’s Anonymous 64, amid ongoing cyber and geopolitical tensions.

Kaspersky customers forced to update to new antivirus software

OUR TAKEKaspersky antivirus customers in the United States recently had their software switched over without them knowing. It turned out that UltraAV had rep…

Top tech news stories today: September 24, 2024

Fintech 1. US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking Coinbase and the U.S. securities regulator faced off in a federal appeals court in Philadel…

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HTTPS protocol: The foundation of secure web browsing

What is HTTPS? HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol used by web browsers to communicate with websites. The “S” in HTTPS stands for “Secure,” and…

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HTTP vs HTTPS: Understanding the key differences

What is HTTP? HTTP, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web. It is responsible for facili…

UN experts call for global AI framework to promote equity

OUR TAKEThe proposal for a “global AI capacity development network” aims to provide essential resources and datasets to researchers worldwide, addressing dis…

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UAE and Nvidia join forces for climate innovation

G42 and Nvidia will develop AI solutions to enhance global weather forecasting and establish a climate tech lab in Abu Dhabi.

Assessing application readiness for cloud deployment

While many applications can be deployed in the cloud, not all are designed to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.

Understanding standard penetration testing: A key to cybersecurity

A standard penetration test (often referred to as a “pen test”) is a simulated cyberattack on a computer system, network, or web application to identify vuln…

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Top tech news stories today: September 23, 2024

Fintech 1. SEC approves BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF options listing The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the listing and trading of opti…

5 elements of the NIST cybersecurity framework

With increasing threats and vulnerabilities, organisations must adopt effective strategies to manage cybersecurity risks. One widely recognised approach is t…

EU antitrust regulators to spell out how Apple must open up to rivals

The EU launched proceedings to enforce Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) interoperability requirements.

Mouna Group spearheads Africa’s development through sustainable innovation

Mouna Group, a trailblasing organisation in African development, continues to make waves with its comprehensive approach to transforming the continent. Based…