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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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Phishing Emails in Australia Rise by 30%
The number of phishing emails received by Australians surged by 30% last year, new research by security firm Abnormal Security has found. Cybercriminals have increasingly targeted the Asia-Pacific region, partly because it is becoming a larger player in critical industries like data centres and telecoms. For APAC as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024,…
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The Rise of Rizzmas Carols: The Out-Of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re curious about how younger people are celebrating the holiday season this year, I have you covered: They’re singing each other Rizzmas Carols, with lyrics like “On the first day or Rizzmas, my gyat gave to me, a toilet, skibidi.” They’re also decorating their Fortnite avatars with festive Skibidi…
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AWS sharpens sustainability focus as AI environmental concerns rise
Amazon Web Service (AWS) has unveiled new sustainable data center components with a focus on energy efficiency, bolstering its ongoing commitment to sustainability across the board. Among these is a new mechanical liquid cooling solution that will provide liquid-to-chip cooling in both new and existing data centers, AWS said. Liquid cooling is a technique that uses liquid to absorb heat…
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The IT department is finally getting the recognition it deserves, and it’s all down to the rise of AI – workers are gaining C-suite praise, bigger budgets, and pay rises
The rise of generative AI has boosted the status of IT departments, according to new research, helping IT leaders drive career growth, secure pay rises, and gain promotions. In a survey by software firm 1E, nearly six-in-ten US IT leaders said the rise of AI had improved their IT department’s status within their company, making them more influential. Nearly nine-in-ten…
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