Deepfakes? Aren’t they a bit Mission Impossible? Well, apparently not, as we hear from Dr. Nikolay Gaubitch at US-based network security specialists, Pindrop. In the latest Trending Tech Podcast, he says fraudsters have already used the AI-based technology with partial success in a $35 million bank fraud attempt in Dubai. This could become a common story if service providers don’t take preventive measures. And even fraudsters have been affected by Covid-led delays at contact centres. Now that’s a shame, says Jeremy Cowan, editorial director of IoT Now and The Evolving Enterprise! So hackers are bypassing the centres altogether. Plus, the Trending Tech Podcast tells how Google Maps helped catch a mafia boss on the run for 20 years.
May 26, 2022
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IEEE senior member and Professor of Cybersecurity, Kevin Curran discusses the lack of protection from ransomware, but tells us how Zero Trust Architecture can build stronger protection for businesses with remote and in-office staff. If all else fails, says podcast host, Jeremy Cowan, buy yourself a nuclear bunker in Arizona. Proposed uses include a porn studio, growing medical marijuana, and escaping cosmic ray bit flips. Just $400k.
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Sunnyvale, California – Quanergy Systems, Inc., a provider of LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions, announced that Audio Technology has selected Quanergy to provide perimetre intrusion detection to reduce false alarms, provide real-time tracking and classification, all while working under any lighting conditions. (more…)
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Sofia, Bulgaria. 25 May 2022 – EnduroSat, a provider of software-defined NanoSats and Space services for business and academia, announced that open source, hybrid cloud and AI technologies from IBM and Red Hat are part of its second mission, which is scheduled to launch to low earth orbit at 2:25 PM ET today. (more…)
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San Jose, California, USA – It is well-reported that the pandemic caused a spike in cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware and DDoS attacks. Threat actors have sought to disrupt not only services people rely on everyday like healthcare, education and financial but also critical infrastructure, like food supply chains, utilities and government agencies. (more…)
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London, UK, 25 May 2022 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced that the number of OpenRoaming hotspots has passed 1 million worldwide. This milestone is the latest example of WBA OpenRoaming’s success in providing Wi-Fi users seamless and automatic network access, enterprise-grade security and with Wi-Fi 6 & 6E a carrier-grade Wi-Fi experience across multiple locations. (more…)
May 25, 2022
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Hampshire, UK. 24th May 2022 – A new study by Juniper Research has found that customer data platform providers will generate $6 billion (€5.62 billion) globally by 2027, rising from $1.7 billion (€1.59 billion) in 2022; representing growth of 250%. The introduction of AI-based services will be key to unifying multiple data sources on a single platform; reducing siloed data and centralising enterprise access to customer data. (more…)
May 24, 2022
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Bellevue, Washington – T-Mobile launched 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS), a suite of supercharged, managed network solutions that give enterprises more flexibility than ever. 5G ANS leverages T-Mobile’s 5G network and spectrum to give customers the level of performance they need where they need it. (more…)
May 23, 2022
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Reston, VA, USA. 19 May 2022 – Softeon, a global supply chain software provider with the track record of customer success, announced continued expansion of its software support for materials handling systems, especially for mobile robots and put walls. (more…)
May 20, 2022
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Tel Aviv, Israel. 19 May 2022 – Sternum, the specialist in autonomous security and analytics for IoT devices, welcomes Amit Serper, an international cybersecurity expert, as its new director of security research. As a veteran cybersecurity professional with a record of excellence in the field, Amit bolsters Sternum’s vast research capabilities with his decades of expertise in reverse engineering, vulnerability exploitation, and ethical hacking. (more…)
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