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As intelligent systems move into production environments and begin taking actions, organizations quickly discover that accountability becomes much harder. Unlike traditional enterprise software, these tools can produce unpredictable outcomes as they interact dynamically with data, APIs, and business workflows. “When something goes wrong with AI, it is generally assigned to whoever was closest to the […] more…How IT leaders unlock productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot
In environments ranging from construction sites to university campuses to legal and retail operations, IT leaders are putting generative AI assistants to work — and discovering how to make them drive productivity. In this article, we focus on Microsoft 365 Copilot, examining real-world experiences that reveal both the promise and the pitfalls of the AI […] more…Start the New Year Right With This 3-Step Digital Detox
Pledging to follow healthier habits is consistently the most popular new year’s resolution. That January 1st promise looks different to everyone: snacking less often, going to the gym more often, drinking more water, drinking less soda, etc. This year, instead of a juice cleanse subscription, opt for a healthier habit that’s not an unappetizing shade […] more…Helping Mom & Dad: Family Video Chats
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Targeted attacks and malware campaigns Go Zebrocy Zebrocy was first observed being used as a Sofacy backdoor in 2015. However, the collection of cases where this tool has been used mean that we consider it a subset of activity in its own right. On the basis of this threat actor’s past behaviour, we predicted last […] more…Game of Threats
Introduction While the way we consume TV content is rapidly changing, the content itself remains in high demand, and users resort to any means available to get at it – including illegal and non-ethical ones like the use of pirated stuff. The world is embracing the idea of paying for entertainment more and more with […] more…McAfee Applauds “Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017”
By Lisa Depew, Head of Industry and Academic Outreach, McAfee The “Cyber Scholarship Opportunities Act of 2017,” which is sponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and was recently approved by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, is welcome news for those increasingly worried about the cybersecurity workforce shortage. A report […] more…Multiplatform Boleto Fraud Hits Users in Brazil
A study conducted around June last year revealed a malware-based fraud ring that infiltrated one of Brazil’s most popular payment methods – the Boleto Bancário, or simply the boleto. While the research and analysis was already published by RSA, we’ve recently discovered that this highly profitable fraud is still out in the wild and remains […] more…Understanding the WordPress Security Plugin Ecosystem
As a child, did you ever play that game where you sit in a circle and one person is responsible for whispering something into one persons ear, and that message gets relayed around the circle? Wasn’t it always funny to see what the final message received would be? Oh and how it would have morphed […] more…More information
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