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Feeling safe with that complicated password? Think again, security experts say – complexity affects memorability and fosters unsafe practices
Overly complex passwords are not just ineffective but dangerously insecure, according to the latest National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines. Humans often choose easily guessed passwords for the sake of memorability, NIST said, meaning many online services have introduced rules that demand a certain level of complexity. For example, many services require users to create passwords that contain…
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15 Best TVs of 2024, Tested by Our Experts
CR tests hundreds of TVs each year. These 4K sets from Hisense, LG, Roku, Samsung, Sony, and TCL deliver great picture quality. OLED sets from Samsung (left) and Sony (center), plus a new Pro series QLED TV from Roku are among CR’s top picks. By James K. Willcox This is one of the best times of the year to get…
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Industry unprepared for AI agent security challenges, experts warn
AI Agents look to be the future of how organizations put large language models to work for their enterprise, but questions remain around the security of these autonomous systems and how their identities should be managed. There has been a flurry of activity around agentic AI in 2024: Google launched its Vertex AI Agents earlier in the year, Salesforce unveiled…
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New definition of open source AI is “flawed”, experts say
A new definition for ‘Open Source AI’ has been launched by the Open Source Initiative (OSI), though experts have told ITPro that the terms lack nuance and may be under the wrong management. The new definition has AI training data as its focus, clarifying that training data must be shared and disclosed. It also states that code must be complete…
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Buying a used phone? We asked the experts for 5 things you should do first
There’s no avoiding the reality that smartphones have gotten more expensive. You can turn to the best cheap phones, but even those can be outside of some shoppers’ budgets. But there’s another option available to cost-conscious buyers — the best used phones, available for heavy discounts. There’s always been a bit of a stigma when it comes to secondhand phones, like…
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Top 7 Cyber Threat Hunting Tools Reviewed by Experts for 2024
Cyber threat hunting is a proactive security measure taken to detect and neutralize potential threats on a network before they cause significant damage. To seek out this type of threat, security professionals use cyber threat-hunting tools. These are software solutions driven by advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to detect abnormal patterns in a system’s network and endpoints. They…
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8 Best Gas Ranges of 2024, Tested by Our Experts
While research is ongoing, one thing is clear: Ventilation is critical when you’re cooking on a gas range. So whether you’re stir-frying or baking, remember to turn on the hood and crack open windows and doors. (If you can’t install a traditional hood, consider a solution like the Airhood.) Some gas ranges also struggle with performance. “We find that some…
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5 Best Android Credit Card Readers (Recommended By Experts)
Best overall credit card reader for Android: Square Best for customization: Stripe Best cheap, basic reader: SumUp Best for accepting multiple payment methods: PayPal Zettle Best for ecommerce businesses: Shopify Android devices have made significant technological advancements in recent years. Like iPhones, they can now be used as payment terminals thanks to NFC technology and payment apps available on the…
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How do you value your expertise when selling to experts?
The time value of money states that if you have £1,000 now, it is worth more than receiving the same £1,000 in six months or a year’s time. After all, you could invest that cash into new products and sell them for more than you paid, ending up with a larger amount of money instead of letting that cash stand…
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There’s a surprising reason why your yard could be attracting mosquitoes — according to the experts
If you’ve spotted mosquitoes or suspect these bugs are the reason for your unsightly bites, it can be frustrating. This is especially the case if you enjoy spending time in your yard, and have tried every method going for getting rid of mosquitoes. However, when dealing with the main things that attract mosquitoes to your yard, you could be overlooking…
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