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    AI is changing cybersecurity and businesses must wake up to the threat

    Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Corporate boardrooms must become better coordinated and urgent when they address cybersecurity issues, as threat actors turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to improve their game.  A board’s primary role is to grow and safeguard the company’s interests alongside its management team. With digital so integral in many organizations today, cybersecurity must form […] More

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    MacOS Sonoma 14.4 bug round-up: What to know before you update

    macOS Sonoma 14.4 update Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETSince Apple released the MacOS Sonoma 14.4 update earlier this month, users have reported numerous bugs, ranging from printers and hubs disappearing to iCloud Drive trashing saved versions of files.The list of bugs being reported is a long and diverse one, and includes the following:Also: The best and newest Macs comparedPrinters — in particular HP printers accessed over networks — are disappearing due to missing printer drivers.Connectivity issues with USB hubs and monitor ports.Termination of Java processes.iLok License Manager DRM failures, blocking access to protected software.iCloud Drive erasing previous file versions for users with “Optimize Mac Storage” enabled.Miscellaneous reports of system crashes and instability.It’s important to note that we don’t yet have a clear picture of just how widespread these issues are. Comments in the support forums and on social media suggest that the printer issue is causing the most mayhem with Mac owners who have upgraded. More

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    This small change in the definition of broadband could have a big impact

    <!–> Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images When I started using the internet in the 1970s, my business used a 1.544 megabits per second (Mbps) T1 connection. At home, I was lucky to have a 1,200 baud connection that delivered 1.2 kilobit per second (Kbps).  We’ve gotten much faster since then. However, since January 2015, the Federal Communications […] More

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    I tested this $40 security camera from Amazon and it now has a place in my home

    Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2<!–> is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50. With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation. As […] More

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    Google Chrome now better protects you against risky websites and weak passwords

    <!–> SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images Google has rolled out a couple of changes to beef up its Chrome browser’s security. In a blog post published on Thursday, the company described updates to its Safe Browsing and Password Checkup features designed to counter today’s persistent hackers. “Cybersecurity attacks are constantly evolving, and sometimes the difference between successfully […] More