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<!–> fotograzia/Getty Images Human error has been identified as the cause of DBS Bank’s hours-long service outage in May this year but unrelated to a previous disruption in March. In the May 5 incident, the Singapore bank’s customers were unable to access their online and mobile banking services, including DBS’ mobile wallet PayLah. ATM (automated […] More
<!–> d3sign/Getty Images I prioritze data security. Even though some security and privacy configurations end up meaning my experience isn’t as efficient as possible, I will always go for security over simplicity – and you should as well. Every day there’s a new hack waiting for you to look the other way, so it can […] More
<!–> Getty Images/Oscar Wong The ongoing obsession with artificial intelligence (AI), and generative AI specifically, signals a need for businesses to focus on security – but critical data protection fundamentals are still somewhat lacking. Spurred largely by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, growing interest in generative AI has pushed organizations to look at how they should use the technology. […] More
Flipper Zero reading an NFC security key Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like my Flipper Zero, but what I hate is all the fake stuff that people looking for attention upload to TikTok. No, the Flipper Zero can’t change gas station signs, can’t copy credit and debit cards, and can’t turn off the displays at your burger […] More
If you’re planning on entering the IT industry, you may benefit by getting an online certification from CompTIA. While CompTIA doesn’t replace a formal degree or job experience, it does show potential employers your knowledge of essential cybersecurity concepts, and could even lead to an entry-level IT position. If you want to study for the CompTIA certification exams on your own time, check out the Complete iCollege 2023 CompTIA Cyber Security and Pentest Super Bundle. Study IT on your own scheduleThis course bundle contains four courses with 97 hours of instruction split between them. On their own, these courses could be a useful foundational education for an aspiring IT professional, but they may be most useful if you follow up by taking the CompTIA certification exams.Courses range in difficulty. If you are new to concepts in cybersecurity, start with CompTIA Security+. This 91-lesson course gives you a look into foundational IT security concepts, shows you how to analyze new environments, implement network and cloud security, and take action during a security incident. For a more advanced investigation into an essential security tool, enroll in CompTIA PenTest+. This is where users can show they know how to scan for vulnerabilities and identify how to exploit them. The final course is an advanced study of risk analysis, cyber defense, and your ability to architect and implement cybersecurity strategies. While this course is more general than the others, it could be an important touchstone before you take the official exams. Lifetime access also means you can revisit all course material whenever you want, whether it’s to reconnect with the foundations or study more while you prepare for a second attempt at CompTIA tests. Get the Complete iCollege 2023 CompTIA Cyber Security and Pentest Super Bundle for $40 (reg. $212). More
Flipper Zero reading a debit card Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET For a project that was put up for crowdfunding in the summer of 2020, the Flipper Zero<!–> has gone from strength to strength, with TechCrunch reporting that the company expects to sell some $80 million worth of units this year. Also: How to unlock the Flipper Zero’s […] More
<!–> Weiquan Lin/Getty Images A software toolkit has been updated to help financial institutions cover more areas in evaluating their “responsible” use of artificial intelligence (AI). First launched in February last year, the assessment toolkit focuses on four key principles around fairness, ethics, accountability, and transparency – collectively called FEAT. It offers a checklist and […] More
<!–> boonstudio/Getty Images Windows users who want to browse the web with greater anonymity and privacy can now take the DuckDuckGo browser for a spin. Released late last week as a public beta, DuckDuckGo for Windows joins its Mac counterpart in providing you with a host of features that emphasize privacy as you surf the […] More
