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Jul 31, 2024

DigiCert Validation Bug Sets up 83,267 SSL Certs for Revoking

Fred Chagnon, principal research director, discusses the recent DigiCert validation bug that led to the revocation of 83,267 SSL certificates. Chagnon emphasizes the critical importance of robust validation processes in certificate authorities to prevent widespread disruptions and maintain trust ...

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Jul 31, 2024

Dashlane Study Reveals Massive Spike in Passkey Adoption

Carlos Rivera, principal advisory director, discusses the significant increase in passkey adoption revealed by a recent Dashlane study. He emphasizes the importance of this trend for enhancing security and reducing the reliance on traditional passwords, which are often vulnerable to breaches. Riv...

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Jul 31, 2024

After CrowdStrike Outage, What Will Become of Automatic IT Updates?

John Annand, research practice lead, shares his insights on CrowdStrike's decision to implement automatic software updates. Annand highlights the benefits of such updates in maintaining security and reducing vulnerabilities, emphasizing their role in ensuring systems are consistently protected ag...

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Jul 30, 2024

The Cost of a Data Breach Continues to Escalate

Fritz Jean-Louis, principal cybersecurity advisor, comments on the escalating costs of data breaches. He notes that the financial implications are growing due to factors such as increased regulatory penalties, higher costs of recovery, and more sophisticated cyber threats. Jean-Louis emphasizes t...

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Jul 30, 2024

China Takes Steps to Implement Digital ID Initiative

Manish Jain, principal research director, discusses China's implementation of a digital ID initiative aimed at enhancing security and streamlining services. He highlights the potential benefits, such as improved public service efficiency and reduced fraud, while also addressing the challenges rel...

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Jul 29, 2024

Zoom’s Work-Life Balancer Adds to AI-Powered Productivity Tool Race

Thomas Randall, director of AI market research, discusses the introduction of Zoom's Work Life Balancer, a new feature enhancing AI-powered productivity tools. He notes that this addition to Zoom's suite aims to help users maintain a better work-life balance by managing and organizing tasks more ...

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Jul 29, 2024

Walmart AI Patent Signals Continued Pressure to Compete with Amazon

Thomas Randall, director of AI Market research, discusses Walmart's recent AI patent, highlighting its implications for the retail giant's ongoing competition with Amazon. The patent focuses on leveraging AI to enhance various aspects of Walmart's operations, signaling a strategic move to bolster...

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Jul 29, 2024

D-Wave Launches New Quantum Roadmap Geared to AI/ML

Research Fellow Bill Wong discusses D-Wave's latest quantum computing roadmap, which is specifically geared towards advancing AI and machine learning applications. Wong emphasizes the strategic importance of D-Wave's innovations in quantum computing to revolutionize AI/ML capabilities, potentiall...

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Jul 29, 2024

VMware ESXi Hypervisor Vulnerability Grants Full Admin Privileges

John Annand, research practice lead, discusses the significant VMware ESXi hypervisor vulnerability that grants attackers full administrative privileges. Annand emphasizes the critical nature of this flaw, highlighting the potential for severe security breaches if not addressed promptly. He advis...

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