Artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks generally associated with'intelligent'beings. The term is often applied to the project of developing systems endowed the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, just like the flexibility to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from previous … [Read more...] about International Conference on Artificial Intelligence
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The New Mob is on the Internet
According to the Secureworks State of Cybercrime Report 2018, the bulk of cybercrime-related damage around the globe is perpetrated by a small group of well-organized, dangerous, and covert criminal groups. What's worse, the report shows that the boundary between a nation-state and cybercriminal actors is becoming increasingly blurred as the former learns about the tools and … [Read more...] about The New Mob is on the Internet
Social Engineering Methods Used for Malware Distribution
Social engineering has been one of the most effective ways to spread malicious software lately. Whereas software vulnerabilities tend to be patched sooner or later, things don't appear so promising when it comes to human exploits. For example, Microsoft has rolled out a patch that disables autorun feature for USB thumb drives. Moreover, many antivirus products now prevent the … [Read more...] about Social Engineering Methods Used for Malware Distribution
The Challenges of Mobile App Development in the Age of Data Breaches
Being a mobile app developer is exciting, but it's a career path that requires constant attention to data privacy. Ongoing data breaches continually make people worried about where their information goes and what happens to it. Some of them ponder whether it's worth downloading apps at all if they could compromise privacy. Having an awareness of these risks helps app developers … [Read more...] about The Challenges of Mobile App Development in the Age of Data Breaches
Top Security Measures To Keep Your IT Assets Safe
New security breaches are reported more frequently today than ever before. According to the ITRC mid-year report for 2017, the number of tracked data breaches in the US increased to 791, up by 29% from the figures in 2016. Inappropriate handling of IT assets and inadequate access control may expose critical information to an attacker. IT Asset Management has an important role … [Read more...] about Top Security Measures To Keep Your IT Assets Safe
