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DeepSeek Blocked In US Federal Agencies

Data Breach Today

Security Concerns, Chinese Ownership Drive Concerns U.S. federal agencies and corporations with ties to the government are blocking employees from using Chinese chatbot DeepSeek over security and privacy concerns. China could potentially use DeepSeek AI models to spy on American citizens, acquire proprietary secrets and conduct influence campaigns.

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OTC hearing aid eyeglasses available soon in US following FDA approval

Collaboration 2.0

Nuance Audio showcased its glasses with built-in hearing aids at CES 2025. Now that the product is FDA-approved, it will be available in the US in the coming months.

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Protecting Ultra-Sensitive Health Data: The Challenges

Data Breach Today

Isn't All Health Data Sensitive? Yes, But Safeguarding Some of It Is Even Trickier Arguably all health information is sensitive. But some health data is regarded as especially sensitive, either through the eyes of regulators or the strong gut reaction of patients and others when there's a compromise. What are the challenges in protecting this ultra-sensitive data?

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I thought a privacy screen protector was a great idea - then I put one on my Galaxy S25 Ultra

Collaboration 2.0

The added security is admirable, but the unexpected drawbacks aren't.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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The Stumbling Blocks of Open Banking

Data Breach Today

UK Banks Face Adoption Challenges and Cybersecurity Concerns Despite its promise of innovation and cost efficiency, banks in the United Kingdom continue to struggle with the adoption of open banking. Consumer awareness, security concerns and a lack of incentives remain hurdles as stakeholders push for broader integration.

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New Microsoft Unit to Navigate Impact of AI

Data Breach Today

'Advanced Planning Unit' to Focus on Societal, Economic, Workplace Implications Microsoft has created a new research-focused entity as part of its artificial intelligence division to analyze and anticipate the technology's societal, economic and workplace implications. It will report directly to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI.

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Warning: Phishing Campaign Targets Germany with New Malware

KnowBe4

Researchers at Cisco Talos warn that a new phishing campaign is targeting users in Germany and Poland in an attempt to deliver several strains of malware, including a new backdoor dubbed TorNet.

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Singapore to Probe DeepSeek's High-End Nvidia Chip Purchases

Data Breach Today

US to Investigate Whether DeepSeek Bypassed Export Controls to Obtain Nvidia Chips Singapore has vowed to investigate allegations that Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek flouted U.S. export controls to obtain high-performance Nvidia chips to power its flagship R1 reasoning application through intermediaries based in the island nation.

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How I turned traditional Ubuntu Mate into a modern, minimal desktop - and you can too

Collaboration 2.0

Ubuntu Mate 24.10 is a desktop operating system that helps ease new users into the world of Linux with a fairly traditional UI that can be easily updated with built-in features.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from January 2025

KnowBe4

Check out the January updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.

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This cheap USB power meter is shockingly accurate - and I highly recommend it

Collaboration 2.0

I never thought that a $12 gadget could rival tools that cost 10 or 20 times as much. But the TKXEC USB-C power meter is accurate, reliable, and affordable.

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What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You madhav Tue, 02/04/2025 - 04:49 Thales comprehensive Data Security Platform helps you be compliant with 2025 HIPAA changes. You are going about your normal day, following routine process at your healthcare organization, following the same business process youve followed for the last twelve years. You expect Personal Health Information (PHI) to be protected, thankfully due to HIPAA Compliance.

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How many Windows 10 PCs are still in use? No one knows, but they try to tell you anyway

Collaboration 2.0

It's time for another round of Statcounter stories: Windows 10 is less popular! Windows 11 regains its mojo! Or is it the other way around? None of that is true, and I got the receipts to prove it.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Facial Recognition for Border Control and Travel: 2025 Trends and Insights

HID Global

Explore 2025 trends in facial recognition for border control and travel, enhancing security, efficiency and passenger experiences worldwide.

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Red Hat's take on open-source AI: Pragmatism over utopian dreams

Collaboration 2.0

The Linux giant envisions AI development that mirrors open-source software's collaborative ethos. That won't be easy.

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Total Fines Imposed by EU Privacy Regulators Dropped in 2024

Data Breach Today

At the Same Time, the Total Number of Breach Notifications to Consumers Increased The total amount of annual fines imposed by European privacy regulators fell in 2024 for the first time since the EU's pioneering data protection law came into effect, even as the number of data breach notifications continued to increase, report legal privacy researchers.

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These xMEMs earbuds deliver deliciously smooth sound at an affordable price point

Collaboration 2.0

Creative's Aurvana Ace Mimi earbuds deliver surprisingly great sound quality and support low-energy audio to extend battery life.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Elon Musk ’s DOGE team granted ‘full access’ to sensitive Treasury systems. What are the risks?

Security Affairs

US Sen. Ron Wyden warns of national security risks after Elon Musk s DOGE was given full access to sensitive Treasury systems. Sen. Ron Wyden warned of national security risks after Elon Musk s team, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was granted full access to a sensitive U.S. Treasury payments system. Sen. Ron Wyden stated that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted Elon Musks team, DOGE, access to the sensitive Treasury system.

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The US Copyright Office's new ruling on AI art is here - and it could change everything

Collaboration 2.0

Does using AI make you less of an artist? The US Copyright Office has weighed in on the debate. Its ruling could reshape copyright law as we know it.

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Google fixed actively exploited kernel zero-day flaw

Security Affairs

The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, including a kernel zero-day flaw exploited in the wild. The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-53104 , which is actively exploited in attacks in the wild. “There are indications that CVE-2024-53104 may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” reads Google’s bulletin.

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How OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent can do the research for you - access it here

Collaboration 2.0

Working independently, Deep Research can accomplish in 10 minutes what would take you hours - at a hefty price.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Journalists and Civil Society Members Using WhatsApp Targeted by Paragon Spyware

Schneier on Security

This is yet another story of commercial spyware being used against journalists and civil society members. The journalists and other civil society members were being alerted of a possible breach of their devices, with WhatsApp telling the Guardian it had “high confidence” that the 90 users in question had been targeted and “possibly compromised.” It is not clear who was behind the attack.

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My favorite USB-C accessory just got a major functionality upgrade - and it's just as cheap

Collaboration 2.0

I've been raving about these simple accessories for years, and this new feature makes them even more versatile.

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Web Skimmer found on at least 17 websites, including Casio UK

Security Affairs

Casio Website Infected With Skimmer A threat actor has installed a web skimmer on all pages of the Casio UKs website, except the checkout page. Jscrambler researchers uncovered a web skimmer campaign targeting multiple websites, including Casio one (casio.co.uk). The experts confirmed that at least 17 victim sites have been compromised, though the number may grow as the investigation continues.

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5 quick and easy ways I improved my phone's cellular reception without spending a dime

Collaboration 2.0

A reboot is always a solid option, but before that, there are other steps to take if you're lost in the woods and disconnected.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Crazy Evil gang runs over 10 highly specialized social media scams

Security Affairs

The Russian-speaking Crazy Evil group runs over 10 social media scams, tricking victims into installing StealC, AMOS, and Angel Drainer malware. Since 2021, the Crazy Evil gang has become a major cybercriminal group, using phishing, identity fraud, and malware to steal cryptocurrency. Security experts identified six Crazy Evil’s subteams, called AVLAND, TYPED, DELAND, ZOOMLAND, DEFI, and KEVLAND, which are running targeted scams for specific victim profiles.

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It's time for another round of Statcounter stories - here's why you shouldn't believe them

Collaboration 2.0

Windows 10 is less popular! Windows 11 is regaining its mojo! Or is it the other way around? None of those explanations are true, and I got the receipts to prove it.

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Looking for a no-compromise cloud solution?

OpenText Information Management

First in a series of blogs about private cloud Welcome to the era of cloud dominance, where businesses are increasingly leveraging cloud solutions to innovate, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the curve. But while the cloud offers game-changing opportunities, not all cloud solutions are created equal. One particular model has been winning the hearts of IT professionals globallythe private cloud.

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