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You have 2 days to update Firefox before everything breaks

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Don't find out the hard way that this upgrade isn't optional.

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UK NCSC Sets 2035 Deadline for Post-Quantum Migration

Data Breach Today

Cyber Agency Urges Critical Infrastructure Operators to Migrate Within the Deadline The British cybersecurity agency urged critical infrastructure operators to adopt to post-quantum cryptography by 2035 as it and other government agencies prepare for the inevitability of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption algorithms.

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This handy new Android feature saves me from notification overload - how to try it

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Here's why I no longer have to keep my phone on silent mode to protect my peace.

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Rash of Hacks Hits Nursing Homes and Rehab Centers

Data Breach Today

Why Are Facilities Caring for the Elderly 'Targets of Opportunity' For Cybercrime? More than a half dozen nursing homes and rehabilitation centers have reported an assortment of major hacks in the last month affecting a total of more than 130,000 individuals. What makes facilities caring for elderly and disabled patients an attractive and vulnerable target to cybercriminals?

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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These 10 weak passwords can leave you vulnerable to remote desktop attacks

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Is your password on the list? If so - tsk, tsk.

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Want a top engineering job in 2025? Here are the skills you need, according to LinkedIn

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Engineering careers are evolving, and LinkedIn's latest Skills on the Rise report highlights the must-have skills for 2025. From AI development to people management, here's how to future-proof your career.

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ClickFix Attacks Increasingly Lead to Infostealer Infections

Data Breach Today

Paste-and-Run Schemes Trick Users Into Running Attacker-Provided Malicious Code Social engineering tactics designed to trick users into installing malware, oftentimes by "fixing" a fake problem, are growing more common. Experts say a majority of these ClickFix - aka ClearFix or paste-and-run - attacks now lead to information-stealing malware infections.

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AI tools are increasingly driving traffic to retail sites, Adobe Analytics finds

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Consumers are turning to AI for shopping advice more and more. Here's what retailers need to know.

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Hackers Exploit Unpatched ChatGPT Bug

Data Breach Today

Over 10K Exploit Attempts Recorded in a Week From a Single Malicious IP Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in ChatGPT's infrastructure to redirect users to malicious websites, with security researchers recording more than 10,000 exploit attempts in a week from a single malicious IP address. The financial sector has borne the brunt of the attacks.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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The 11 Microsoft apps I ditch on every new Windows install - and the 11 I keep

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A default installation of Windows 11 includes dozens of Microsoft apps. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones should you uninstall? These are my top picks.

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How to Boost Your Career at Cybersecurity Conferences

Data Breach Today

Get the Most Out of Your Event by Planning, Networking and Following Up Conference season is upon us, and there's no better time to work on your career at one or more of the major cybersecurity conferences in the United States this spring and summer. These conferences do cost money, but with a bit of preparation, you can invest in your career.

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4 reasons why Substack is the first social media app I open every morning now

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Tired of traditional social media? Here's why I've been turning to Substack more and more - and why you might do the same if you give it a try.

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AI Models Trained on Buggy Code Mirror Errors, Study Finds

Data Breach Today

Researchers Examined 7 LLMs to Determine How they Dealt with Flawed Code Large language models trained on flawed data tend to replicate those mistakes, researchers found. "In bug-prone tasks, the likelihood of LLMs generating correct code is nearly the same as generating buggy code," found researchers from institutions including the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How to create a searchable database of anything - easily and for free

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Need to keep track of collections of things for your home or business? Here's all you need to get started, add new items, and search for them.

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How Google’s $32B Wiz Acquisition Will Reshape Cloud Defense

Data Breach Today

Google Boosts Native Cloud Security with Wiz, But Deal Raises Multi-Cloud Concerns Googles $32 billion deal to acquire Wiz boosts its cloud security capabilities, shifting away from third-party partnerships. Wizs market leadership and acquisitions make it a valuable asset, but concerns remain about its future neutrality in multi-cloud environments and AWS, Azure relationships.

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The best CRM software of 2025: Expert tested

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If you're looking for the best CRM software on the market, we have you covered. These options can help your team manage customer relationships, lead management, and more.

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Be Vigilant: BEC Attacks Are on the Rise

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Business email compromise (BEC) attacks rose 13% last month, with the average requested wire transfer increasing to $39,315, according to a new report from Fortra.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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These are the wireless headphones that made me forget about Sony and Bose - and they look great

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If you're looking for a pair of headphones with sonic clarity and brilliant EQ, the Dali IO-8 will transport you to audio nirvana.

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Severing Elsevier

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Severing Elsevier Will more universities follow Sheffield, Surrey and York out of big deals with Elsevier? The moment of truth for the sector will come in December 2025. THE decision by three universities not to extend their Jisc-negotiated transformative agreements (TA) with Elsevier was largely driven by the financial crisis in higher education, but many hope it will be a positive development.

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You can now buy Oura Rings at Costco – and get an extra charger upon purchase

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The smart ring is coming to the big box retailer starting on Wednesday.

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Transforming campus digital signage with Kitcast and Jamf

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Revolutionize campus communication with Kitcast, Apple TV, and Jamf. A scalable, cost-effective digital signage solution for real-time updates and easy management.

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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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I found the ultimate electric screwdriver kit for repairs, and even beginners will dig it

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This repair set by Jakemy has everything you need to effortlessly repair computers, smartphones, tablets, eyeglasses, and more.

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California Cryobank, the largest US sperm bank, disclosed a data breach

Security Affairs

California Cryobank, the largest US sperm bank, suffered a data breach exposing customer information. California Cryobank (CCB) is the largest sperm bank in the U.S., providing frozen donor sperm and reproductive services, including egg and embryo storage. It operates in all 50 states and over 30 countries worldwide, helping individuals and couples with fertility treatments.

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Google Wallet's latest feature is a game-changer for both parents and kids

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Kids can now tap-to-pay using their Android phone - with a parent's approval.

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WhatsApp fixed zero-day flaw used to deploy Paragon Graphite spyware

Security Affairs

WhatsApp fixed a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability used to install Paragon’s Graphite spyware on the devices of targeted individuals. WhatsApp has addressed a zero-click, zero-day vulnerability exploited to install Paragon’s Graphite spyware on the devices of targeted individuals. WhatsApp blocked a spyware campaign by Paragon targeting journalists and civil society members after reports of the Citizen Lab group from the University of Toronto.

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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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Linux Foundation's trust scorecards aim to battle rising open-source security threats

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How do you tell the difference between trustworthy open-source developers and hackers? Here's one idea.

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Rules File Backdoor: AI Code Editors exploited for silent supply chain attacks

Security Affairs

The Rules File Backdoor attack targets AI code editors like GitHub Copilot and Cursor, making them inject malicious code via a supply chain vulnerability. Pillar Security researchers uncovered a dangerous new supply chain attack vector called ‘ Rules File Backdoor.’ Threat actors could use the technique to silently compromise AI-generated code by injecting malicious code.

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I went hands-on with Google's $500 Pixel 9a - it makes the iPhone 16e look like a worse deal

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The mid-range model features a fresh design and several upgrades that are hidden in plain sight.

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