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How enterprise IT can protect itself from genAI unreliability – Computerworld
It’s possible the reliability issues won’t be fixed until enterprise environments adapt to become more technologically hospitable to genAI systems. “The deeper problem lies in how most enterprises treat the model like a magic box, expecting it to behave perfectly in a messy, incomplete and outdated system,” said Soumendra Mohanty, chief strategy officer at AI vendor Tredence. “GenAI models hallucinate…
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How to Protect Yourself This Tax Season
As the April 15, 2025, tax filing deadline approaches, you may find yourself joining the growing crowd of US taxpayers scrambling to find a qualified tax accountant. With a dwindling IRS workforce, trying to do taxes alone isn’t an attractive alternative, especially if you hit any snags in tax prep. Acumatica Cloud ERP Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small…
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Protect Sensitive Data with Data Shredder Stick’s Unrecoverable File Deletion
Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: You can permanently erase files, folders, and entire drives with the Data Shredder Stick — on sale now for $29.99 (reg. $39.99). When you delete a file, it’s never really gone. Traditional deletion simply removes the reference to the file, but the data remains on the drive, waiting to be recovered. That’s why professionals and security-conscious users…
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How to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car
What you should do: Listen for squeaks and rattles, and pay attention to any items that need to be repaired. A car that pulls to one side might be showing signs of previous damage. Paint overspray on the back of body panels and doorjambs can signal bodywork from a wreck. The smell of mildew or mold could indicate water damage, which you…
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What Is a Bank Failure & How To Protect Your Business
A bank failure occurs when a financial institution becomes insolvent and is closed by regulators because it can no longer meet its obligations. Bank failures can be alarming, especially for small business owners who rely on financial institutions for daily operations. Having worked in the banking industry for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how sudden closures can disrupt businesses, leaving…
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Protect Your Car From Rodents | Chewing Wires
We uncovered various technical service bulletins from Ford, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Subaru instructing their technicians how to remedy chewed wiring harnesses. Some Consumer Reports staffers also have stories of small, furry creatures chewing through power steering lines, filling engine intakes with acorns, and plugging up air conditioning ducts with their nests. The problems can be severe, ranging from…
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Is DeepSeek safe? A look at the risks and how to protect your data
DeepSeek has hit the headlines with the release of its AI chatbot app. Said to be comparable to OpenAI’s ChatGPT for a fraction of the price, it recently became the most downloaded free iOS app in the US. DeepSeek’s arrival caught Wall Street off guard, sending tech stocks tumbling. Notably, chip-making company Nvidia lost 17 percent (almost $600 billion) of its market value…
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What is Quishing? How To Protect Yourself From QR Code Phishing
Summary Quishing is a digital threat where malicious URLs are embedded in QR codes to steal your information or infect devices. QR codes used for parking meters, restaurant payments, and promotions are being tampered with. To protect yourself, use default QR scanners, verify URLs, avoid unknown payment links, and enable browser privacy settings. QR codes are everywhere now: from restaurant…
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How to Protect and Secure Your Data in 10 Ways
Operating systems and applications can always be reinstalled, but your data is unique, making it the most important thing on your computer or network. “Organizations must now maintain robust privacy measures, including clear privacy policies, opt-out processes, and compliance with consumer protection laws, to mitigate financial and reputational risks,” said IEEE Senior Member Kayne McGladrey in an email to TechRepublic.…
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Microsoft Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can’t
If you’re already a fan of Microsoft’s Edge, or if you have a newer computer user in the house, you’ll want to know about the browser’s latest feature: a scareware blocker. This new built-in security feature aims to keep users from falling for malware that attempts to trick them into giving out personal or financial information by filling their screens…
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