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RSAC Conference day three: using AI to do more with less and facing new attack techniques
Kevin Mandia sees the tit-for-tat global tariff escalations and general economic uncertainty related to geopolitical tensions leading directly to belt tightening by CEOs in 2025. For the security audience he addressed on the third day of RSAC Conference in his recurring cybersecurity year-in-review keynote, the Mandiant founder said the message is clear. “If there’s any theme in RSA right now…
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RSAC Conference 2025 was a sobering reminder of the challenges facing cybersecurity professionals
RSAC Conference 2025 has come to an end, having once again acted as a leading platform for cybersecurity professionals to share the latest data, go into detail on new products and services, and debate some of the trickiest topics in their field. Throughout the week-long event, attendees have heard about some of the nastiest ransomware groups currently operating, new benefits…
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Nike is facing a lawsuit from people who bought its NFTs
A group of people sued Nike this week over its decision to wind down its virtual show project RTFKT last year. The buyers of the digital assets accuse Nike of causing “the rug to be pulled out from under them,” and say they wouldn’t have bought its NFTs if they’d known they were “unregistered securities,” reports Reuters. Filed in New…
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Enterprises are facing a ‘cloud security crisis’
Businesses are facing a “cloud security crisis” fueled by increasingly fragmented hybrid environments, according to security firm Rubrik. The company, in association with Wakefield Research, interviewed 1,600 IT and security leaders for its The state of data security in 2025 report and found 90% had suffered cyber attacks in 2024. For some, the onslaught was relentless, with almost 20% experiencing…
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Intel facing a ‘monumental uphill battle’ – Computerworld
Changes to Intel’s executive management team by its new CEO, after just over a month on the job, is proof of the sense of urgency in the company to act quickly to compete with rivals Nvidia, AMD, and TSMC, an industry analyst said Monday. Mario Morales, group vice president, enabling technologies and semiconductors at IDC, was responding to a recent…
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Women in Cyber Security on the Rise, But Facing More Layoffs and Budget Cuts Than Men
Gender diversity in cybersecurity is slowly improving but inequities continue—a new report finds that the field has 5% more women than in 2023, but that they’re more exposed to other workplace challenges than male counterparts. About 32% of women respondents said their organizations experienced security layoffs over the last year compared to just 23% of male respondents. For Women’s History…
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Java developers are facing serious productivity issues: Staff turnover, lengthy redeploy times, and a lack of resources are hampering efficiency – but firms are banking on AI tools to plug the gaps
Java developers are encountering significant productivity barriers, according to new research, prompting businesses to take drastic measures to boost efficiency. Perforce Software’s 2025 Java Developer Productivity report revealed barriers to Java developer productivity can take on many forms, but the most significant issue hurting their ability to work effectively was insufficient documentation (41%). Lacking robust documentation means devs have to…
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Are we facing a generational decline in digital literacy?
Recent generations such as Generation Z, who have grown up with the internet and smart devices, are described as digital natives. They have an inherent familiarity with connective technologies and digital devices that previous generations haven’t possessed at the same age. These digital natives are now entering the workforce and are bringing with them the legacy of their upbringing. The…
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Microsoft facing FTC antitrust probe over cloud, AI competition concerns
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Microsoft over antitrust issues, according to sources cited in multiple reports. While the reports suggest the FTC is examining multiple facets of Microsoft’s business, including AI, Office, and security, the focus appears to be cloud computing and how its Azure services are bundled with its other products and services. According to the…
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Apple facing new lawsuit over AirPods Pro ‘crackling’ issues — here’s what we know
Remember the AirPods Pro Gen 1? They were the first Airpods to introduce ANC, and the first with silicon tips. Since then we’ve had two new models of AirPods Pro, With the AirPods Pro 2 and then the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C. Today we’re going all the way back to the beginning though — and a potential lawsuit that…
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