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Adopting more security tools doesn’t keep you safe, it just overloads your teams and creates greater risks
While most security decision makers are expanding their security tools rather than replacing them, this could create greater risks for practitioners. According to new Google Workspace research, while nearly two-thirds (62%) of UK-based IT leaders admitted to adding new security tools as they go along, those ending up with ten or more experience more security incidents than those with fewer.…
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UK launches platform to help businesses manage AI risks, build trust
For businesses, the new platform can provide a streamlined method for addressing AI risks and ensuring compliance. “By establishing clear regulatory frameworks, the UK’s AI assurance platform can foster trust and accountability, which are critical for compliance with laws such as GDPR and sector-specific regulations,” said Prabhu Ram, VP of Industry Intelligence Group at CyberMedia Research. However, while the platform…
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Wolf Pro-Style Ranges Recalled for Burn and Fire Risks
The recall: About 44,000 Wolf pro-style ranges with built-in griddles. The models have either four or six burners and range in size from 36 to 60 inches. Additionally, about 1,400 models were recalled in Canada. In all, 27 models have been recalled; the full list can be found in the CPSC announcement. The risk: If liquid boils over or spills, the range…
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Govee Electric Space Heaters Recalled for Fire and Burn Risks
The recall: Affects GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters with model numbers H7130 (including the H7130101 variation), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135. The space heaters were sold in black or white with “GoveeLife” or “Govee” printed on the front or side of each unit. The model numbers are on the manufacturer’s label on the underside of each unit.…
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Weight Loss Drug Benefits and Risks
Muscle loss: We naturally lose muscle with age, as well as with weight loss. With these drugs, muscle mass in older adults may “decrease to the point that they’re at risk for complications, such as falls,” says Nate Wood, MD, an obesity specialist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. Shedding too much weight: Older adults who…
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CMA Investigates Alphabet-Anthropic Deal Over Competition Risks
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the partnership between Google’s parent company Alphabet and artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. Google agreed to invest up to $2 billion in Anthropic last year and also received a 10% stake in return for a $300 million injection from late 2022. The AI safety and research startup, co-founded by former…
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Energy firms need to up their game to protect against supply chain risks
The energy sector is facing a surge in supply chain risks thanks to a growing dependence on vendors, with two-thirds of breaches now coming from software and IT vendors. In a report from SecurityScorecard and KPMG, ‘A Quantitative Analysis of Cyber Risks in the U.S. Energy Supply Chain’, security researchers and industry subject professionals highlighted frequent threats such as ransomware…
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Why experts are warning businesses to prepare for quantum now – or face critical cyber risks when it arrives
Quantum computing is a technology that has repeatedly been hyped as around the corner, despite many being unable to pinpoint exactly when it will materialize. While its unknown arrival date has allowed CISOs to kick the can down the road, experts have declared that there is limited time to get a quantum resilience strategy in place. Speaking to ITPro, Colin…
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Generative AI in Security: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Generative AI became tech’s fiercest buzzword seemingly overnight with the release of ChatGPT. Two years later, Microsoft is using OpenAI foundation models and fielding questions from customers about how AI changes the security landscape. Siva Sundaramoorthy, senior cloud solutions security architect at Microsoft, often answers these questions. The security expert provided an overview of generative AI — including its benefits…
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Porsche Taycan Recalled Because Battery Short-Circuit Risks Fire
Vehicles recalled: 2020-2024 Porsche Taycans The problem: High-voltage batteries in some Porsche Taycan electric vehicles may short-circuit, risking a fire. The fix: Recalled vehicles will get a software update. In some cases, if Porsche mechanics detect another problem, they may replace the battery pack at no charge. How to contact the manufacturer: Owners may call Porsche customer service at 800-767-7243.…
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