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Global cybersecurity spending is set to rise 12% in 2025 – here are the industries ramping up investment
Global cybersecurity spending is expected to surge this year, fueled by escalating state-sponsored threats and the rise of generative AI, according to new analysis from IDC. Statistics from the consultancy’s Worldwide Security Spending Guide show spending is expected to grow by 12.2% across the year and to hit $377 billion by 2028. The bulk of this spending – 70% –…
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Security experts issue warning over the rise of ‘gray bot’ AI web scrapers
Security firm Barracuda has called for organizations to factor AI bots that scrape data from public websites into their security strategies, labelling them not as good or bad bots, but “gray bots”. Defining these three categories of bot, senior principal software engineer for application security engineering at Barracuda Rahul Gupta said: “There are good bots – such as search engine…
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I used the Rise sleep app for a month — my thoughts so far
We know sticking to a regular sleep schedule is key to falling asleep fast and getting good quality sleep throughout the night. While it seems simple, finding the discipline to put your phone down at bedtime and drag yourself out of bed early in the morning can be hard. From the best smart beds that help you regulate your temperature…
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With the rise of genAI, it’s time to follow Apple’s Security Recommendations – Computerworld
Death to security complacency The main takeaway is this: You should act on the warnings given to you by Apple’s Security Recommendations tool. You should avoid re-using passwords, no matter where it is. You should use a Password Manager and other forms of security, such as 2FA, and you should very much beware if you receive an email from a…
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Fake file converter tools are on the rise – here’s what you need to know
The FBI has issued an alert over the rise of fake file converter tools online after observing a spate of scams and ransomware attacks. According to the FBI Denver Field Office, cyber criminals are creating free online document converter tools to load malware onto victims’ computers, leading in some cases to identity theft or ransom demands. Threat actors are exploiting…
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Global security spending continues to rise
Rising cyber crime and a surge in AI-powered threats is fueling a rise in security spending around the world, according to analysis from IDC. The consultancy’s Worldwide Security Spending Guide shows global security spending is expected to grow by 12.2% this year, and to hit $377 billion by 2028. The bulk of this spending (70%) will be in the US…
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Growing toil and talent gaps are driving a rise in ‘IT generalists’
Tech professionals are being forced to become ‘IT generalists’ thanks to a combination of talent gaps, tool sprawl, and evolving technology. Statistics from Auvik’s 2025 IT Trends Report show workloads are increasing and it’s the most senior employees that are experiencing the heaviest burden. IT professionals with more than 10 years of experience and the Baby Boomer generation (those born…
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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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LibreOffice downloads on the rise as users look to avoid subscription costs – Computerworld
“We estimate around 200 million [LibreOffice] users, but it’s important to note that we respect users’ privacy and don’t track them, so we can’t say for sure,” said Mike Saunders, an open-source advocate and a deputy to the board of directors at The Document Foundation. There is still noteworthy interest in LibreOffice as a standalone desktop alternative to paid office…
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“We are really moving into a world now of managing humans and agents together”: Marc Benioff thinks today’s CEOs will be the last to have a fully human workforce – and he’s not the only big tech exec predicting the rise of a new AI workforce
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff thinks current chief executives will be among the last to oversee an all-human workforce as the use of AI agents becomes more widespread. Benioff’s prediction came during a conversation with Axios at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January, where he referred to AI agents as “digital labor” capable of handling roles previously reserved…
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