Canadian mid-sized firms pay an average $1.13 million to ransomware gangs
The average ransomware payment made by mid-sized Canadian companies this year was just over $1 million, according to a new survey. The survey of IT professionals at 1,000 organizations with between 100 and 1,000 employees, done for Palo Alto Networks, was released Thursday. Called the Canadian Ransomware Barometer, it found
Read MoreCharting the Future: Google Gemini’s Visual Intelligence Dominance Over ChatGPT
Google integrated a native comprehension of video, audio, and images into its Bard AI chatbot, unveiling a groundbreaking model named Gemini on Wednesday in numerous countries, exclusively in English. Early access to its enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities will be granted to owners of the Google Pixel 8 phone. Gemini AI
Read MoreThe Growing Role of CISOs in the Future of Cybersecurity Governance
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of robust cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With an ever-expanding digital landscape, the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) has evolved to become pivotal in ensuring the integrity, resilience, and compliance of an organisation’s cybersecurity infrastructure. As guardians of data, privacy, and digital assets,
Read MoreWhy is Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot so unfunny?
Do you trust this man to know a good joke? | Illustration by Laura Normand / The Verge Fine. Let’s talk about xAI, which is getting funded to the tune of $1 billion or whatever. xAI is, according to some commentators, Elon Musk’s bid to “save X,” the platform better
Read MoreBolt upgrades Driver Safety by Introducing Rider Verification Tests
Bolt proudly announces the testing phase of its new rider verification feature, aimed at elevating driver safety standards and reinforcing the platform’s commitment to safety and trust between drivers and riders. Enhancing Driver Safety Through In-App Verification The in-app feature is strategically designed to enhance driver safety by implementing a
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Dec. 8, 2023 – Ransomware is increasingly impacting OT systems, and more
Ransomware is increasingly impacting OT systems, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, December 8th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Ransomware attacks are increasingly hitting not only IT environments but also OT, or operational technology, systems. These
Read More7 Keyboard Shortcuts that Could Damage your Computer
Discussing the potentially harmful instructions that lay barely beneath our fingertips is deemed necessary for the aware user. Keyboard shortcuts although convenient, can also be damaging to your device. Being aware of which keyboard shortcuts can be harmful may protect you from unknowingly causing damage. Here is a comprehensive list
Read MoreSHEIN named Top Brand on Social Media Platform TikTok
New research has analyzed the top 50 most popular TikTok clothing and home hauls to reveal which products and brands influencers buy most often. As a part of the research by illumin, the top 50 most-viewed TikTok videos under clothing and home hauls were analyzed to identify which brands and
Read MoreWith its second app, Amo wants to make photo-sharing as simple taking a photo
Less than three weeks ago, French startup Amo released ID. As I hinted in my article covering this much-anticipated launch, ID was Amo’s first idea. Today, the social consumer startup is releasing its second app called Capture. Once again, this new app will be dissected by social app enthusiasts and
Read MoreMicrosoft and OpenAI tie-up faces ‘relevant merger’ scrutiny by UK regulator CMA
The whirlwind management drama at OpenAI last month concluded with co-founder Sam Altman reinstated within a week of his surprise dismissal — and a much bigger role for Microsoft, which ended up with a seat on the board for the first time since investing billions into the startup earlier this
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