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HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Keyboard Is 50% off for the First Time Ever
HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Wireless HyperX Alloy Rise 75 features extensive customization, from RGB lighting to key inputs. Equipped with red linear switches, a gasket-mounted board, and three modes of connectivity, the Alloy Rise 75 caters to a casual and competitive gaming audience. The HyperX Alloy Rise is getting a huge discount, which puts it at the lowest price point…
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Google blocked over 5 billion ads in 2024 amid rise in AI-powered scams
Google blocked 5.1 billion ads and suspended more than 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, according to its 2024 Ads Safety Report released this week. The company says the increasing enforcement activity is caused by the growing threat of AI-generated content, impersonation scams, and abuse of its ad platform. In particular, Google highlighted the use of generative AI tools to create deepfake…
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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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