The Alien Social Scientist Test for Meaning
I have a basic test I put myself through when I think about whether my work and/or my life has meaning at any given moment.…
Author: Cybernoz
House investigation into DeepSeek teases out funding, security realities around Chinese AI tool
A House panel has concluded that the U.S. government should double down on export controls and other tools to slow down the progress of Chinese…
Chrome extensions with 6 million installs have hidden tracking code
A set of 57 Chrome extensions with 6,000,000 users have been discovered with very risky capabilities, such as monitoring browsing behavior, accessing cookies for domains,…
43% Top 100 Enterprise-Used Mobile Apps Opens Door for Hackers to Access Sensitive Data
A recent comprehensive security audit has revealed that 43% of the top 100 mobile applications used in enterprise environments contain critical vulnerabilities that could allow…
Mobile Security – Emerging Risks in the BYOD Era
The rise of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies has revolutionized workplace flexibility, enabling employees to use personal smartphones, tablets, and laptops for professional tasks.…
AI’s power play: the high-stakes race for energy capacity
The use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, relies on a lot of energy. As its adoption grows and people become more adept at…
A Potential Issue With Immersive Fantasy Games
I’ve been a role-player since junior high school, and I have been a reader of non-fiction long before that. I have a group of friends…
The Future of GRC – Integrating ESG, Cyber, and Regulatory Risk
The future of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is being reshaped as organizations navigate complex challenges at the crossroads of sustainability, digital security, and regulatory…
The Future of Cybersecurity Talent
The cybersecurity landscape is transforming rapidly, driven by evolving threats, technological advancements, and a persistent global talent shortage. By 2025, the sector faces a shortfall…
Australia mandates reporting of ransomware payments
If your business is based in Australia and becomes the victim of a ransomware attack, there’s a crucial change in the law that you need…
Apple patches security vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. Update now!
Apple has released a security update for iOS and iPadOS to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities which are reported to already have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated…
Blog Spam’s Latest Technique: Flattery
Over the last few months I’ve been noticing a trend in blog spam: The use of nice comments and outright flattery. Here are some examples:…