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US House reportedly bans WhatsApp from staffers’ devices over security concerns – Computerworld
Consumer messaging apps such as WhatsApp often lack administrative controls organizations need for compliance and data retention, failing to provide centralized management capabilities or detailed audit trails required in regulated industries. Even more concerning is the metadata exposure issue: Although WhatsApp encrypts message content, communication patterns and usage statistics may still be collected, potentially revealing sensitive business intelligence. Additionally, WhatsApp…
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WhatsApp Banned from US Government Devices Amid Security Concerns
It’s been almost a week since WhatsApp introduced ads on the platform for the very first time, and today, we hear that the US House has ordered a ban on WhatsApp from all government devices. It’s a result of growing concerns about WhatsApp’s privacy and data security. This news comes from Axios, which reported that the U.S. House’s chief administrative…
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ConnectWise rotating code signing certificates over security concerns
ConnectWise is warning customers that it is rotating the digital code signing certificates used to sign ScreenConnect, ConnectWise Automate, and ConnectWise RMM executables over security concerns. Digital certificates are used to sign executables so those downloading the files know they come from a trusted source. This ensures that code has not been tampered with before it reaches the end user.…
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AI security and compliance concerns are driving a private cloud boom
Cost is a key driver behind the shift back to private cloud, but growing concerns over AI security and compliance appear to be having a bigger impact. That’s according to a survey by GTT Communications that found growth rates for private cloud far outstripping investment in public cloud, following a wider trend of cloud repatriation. The research follows a survey…
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Meta hits pause on ‘Llama 4 Behemoth’ AI model amid capability concerns – Computerworld
Enterprises are moving away from chasing the biggest models in favor of those that offer tighter control, compliance readiness, and explainability. Gogia pointed out that “usability, governance, and real-world readiness” are becoming central filters in AI procurement, especially in regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. The delay of Behemoth may accelerate the adoption of open-weight, deployment-friendly models such as…
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CVE funding cuts reversed after security concerns raised – Computerworld
“CVE is a cornerstone of cybersecurity, and any gaps in CVE support will put our critical infrastructure and national security at unacceptable risk,” Luta Security founder and CEO Katie Moussouris told The Register. “All industries worldwide depend on the CVE program to keep their heads above water when it comes to managing threats, so an abrupt halt like this would be…
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Google shakes off tariff concerns to push on with $75 billion AI spending plans – but analysts warn rising infrastructure costs will send cloud prices sky high
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed the company will still spend $75 billion on building out data centers despite economic concerns in the wake of US tariffs. While many were paused or reduced yesterday, heavy tariffs still remain on China, potentially raising the cost of infrastructure projects deemed necessary to enable the development and rollout of AI. Speaking at the…
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Senators probe Google-Anthropic, Microsoft-OpenAI deals over antitrust concerns – Computerworld
Complete acquisitions would represent the ultimate consolidation of these partnerships, potentially removing any remaining independence between the companies. Broader implications for enterprise AI strategy The congressional inquiry highlights mounting regulatory concern about AI market concentration just as enterprise adoption reaches critical mass. Companies developing AI strategies should consider the potential impact of regulatory action on their chosen AI providers. If…
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Tech giants called in to help tackle UK’s AI energy concerns
The UK government is holding talks with Microsoft, ARM, Google, and Amazon in the first meeting of the new AI Energy Council. Announced in January, the aim of the AI Energy Council is to make sure that the country’s big AI push has the energy supply to power it. The meeting, which will also include the National Energy System Operator…
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Genetic data site openSNP to close and delete data over privacy concerns
The openSNP project, a platform for sharing genetic and phenotypic data, will shut down on April 30, 2025, and delete all user submissions over privacy concerns and the risk of misuse by authoritarian governments. The decision was announced earlier this week by co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras, who expressed concerns about how personal genomics data is subject to abuse today and…
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