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A phishing-as-a-service operation targeting Microsoft 365 users has harvested thousands of session cookies that could be used to hijack authenticated sessions after victims complete multifactor authentication, CloudSEK said. The cybersecurity firm said in a report that it uncovered the operation, known as BigBear 2.0, in June after gaining access to its administrative panel. The panel contained 5,137 […] more…Scientists found a way to cool quantum computers using noise
Quantum computers need extreme cold to work, but the very systems that keep them cold also create noise that can destroy fragile quantum information. Scientists in Sweden have now flipped that problem on its head by building a tiny quantum refrigerator that actually uses noise to drive cooling instead of fighting it. By carefully steering […] more…How two companies are moving AI prototypes to production
With many AI projects failing, there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for advancing AI proofs of concept to real-world use in the corporate world. But two companies, Ernst & Young (EY) and Lumen, have had success — though they’ve tackled the issue in dramatically different ways. EY, being in a regulated space of finance and tax, has […] more…AI backlash forces a reality check: humans are as important as ever
AI is like electricity when it was first introduced more than a century ago: People understood its promise, but didn’t know what to do with it. That’s where enterprises are with AI technology today: IT leaders know it will transform businesses, but are not yet sure how to implement it safely and securely — or […] more…Burned out by bots: The rise of prompt fatigue in the workplace
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools have quickly become commonplace in the workplace. In the rush to boost productivity, many organizations have adopted them without fully considering how best to integrate them into daily workflows. Some employees are now complaining of “prompt fatigue” — a kind of cognitive drain similar to the “Zoom fatigue” of the […] more…Steer Clear of the “Pay Yourself Scam” That’s Targeting Online Bank Accounts
An old banking scam has a new look. And it’s making the rounds again. Recently Bank of America alerted its customers of the “Pay Yourself Scam,” where scammers use phony fraud alerts and trick their victims into giving them access to their online banking accounts. It’s a form of phishing attack, and according to Bank […] more…Here’s How to Steer Clear of Bot Accounts on Social Media
“Congratulations, you’re a winner!” “Did you know this public figure is trying to make your life worse? Click here for what they don’t want you to know.” “Save thousands today with just one click!” Spam and bot accounts on social media are everywhere. You’ve likely encountered messages like these that attempt to get you to […] more…Helping Mom & Dad: Family Video Chats
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles about how we can help our elder parents get the most out of digital life—the ways we can help them look after their finances and health online, along with how they can use the internet to keep connected with friends and family, all safely […] more…The IRS “Dirty Dozen” – Top Tax Season Scams to Steer Clear of This Year
Who loves tax season besides accountants? Scammers. Emotions can run high during tax time. Even if you’re pretty sure you did everything right, you may still have a few doubts kicking around. Did I file correctly? Did I claim the right deductions? Will I get audited? As it turns out, these are the very same […] more…Helping Mom & Dad: Online Banking
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