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Kyndryl está considerando la compra de su competidor DXC Technology, según la agencia de noticias Reuters. Esta asegura que las conversaciones se están dando con el fondo de capital privado [...]

El grupo de ciberdelincuentes ShinyHunters ha reclamado la autoría del robo de datos de más de 500 millones de clientes de Ticketmaster. Lo ha hecho publicando capturas de pantalla que [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman With the updates to Power Platform unveiled at this week's Build event, Microsoft is not focusing on improving coding capabilities directly, but trying to simplify the overly-complex [...]

Los eventos geopolíticos influyen en qué regiones se ven más afectadas por los ciberataques, según un nuevo informe de ESET. Aunque los investigadores aseguran no haber encontrado nuevos métodos de [...]

Si bien es cierto que los grandes modelos lingüísticos (LLM en sus siglas en inglés) https://www.computerworld.es/ia/datos-sinteticos-gemelos-digitales-y-llm-el-triunvirato-de-sas-en-materia-de-ia, no son pocas las empresas que están descubriendo su extremada delicadeza. Es más, sus [...]

Durante más de cinco años, la cadena hotelera Marriott ha defendido el uso de un cifrado fuerte cuando sucedió su brecha masiva de datos en 2018. Una afirmación que se [...]

Con más de 1.000 millones de usuarios en todo el mundo, Linkedin choca continuamente con los límites de lo que es técnicamente factible en la empresa actual. Pocas compañías operan [...]

The global outage that last month prevented McDonald's from accepting payments prompted the company to release a lengthy statement that should serve as a master class in how not to [...]

Esty Scheiner was especially frustrated, even for the CEO of an AI startup. Her team had figured out a better way to deliver deepfake audio detection and met with various [...]

One of the oldest IT jokes is the CIO who says, 'IT operations would go so much more smoothly if I wasn’t for these end-users mucking everything up.' It's true: [...]

A medida que los CIO buscan encontrar el equilibrio ideal entre la nube y las instalaciones locales para sus cargas de trabajo de TI, es posible que se encuentren enfrentando [...]

Autor(en): Evan Schuman Klassische Cloud-Sicherheitspraktiken, -plattformen und -Tools reichen nur bedingt aus, um das Unternehmen vor Generative-AI- Bedrohungen zu schützen. Der zunehmende Einsatz von großen Sprachmodellen (LLMs) in Enterprise-Umgebungen in [...]

The IT community of late has been freaking out about https://www.computerworld.com/article/3709609/data-poisoning-anti-ai-theft-tools-emerge-but-are-they-ethical.html. For some, it’s a sneaky mechanism that could act as a backdoor into enterprise systems by surreptitiously infecting the [...]

The New York Attorney General’s decision to https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2024/attorney-general-james-sues-citibank-failing-protect-and-reimburse-victims for failing to reimburse customers who'd been victimized by fraud raised some interesting issues for business that go beyond just Citibank. Specificially, [...]

Anyone who's eveer tried to unsubscribe to an email list knows that 'unsubscribe' button never seems to work — except to verify your email account is working. But what if [...]

Enterprise IT for the last couple of years has grown disappointed in the economics — not to mention the cybersecurity and compliance impact — of corporate clouds. In general, with [...]

Enterprise executives, still enthralled by the possibilities of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), more often than not are insisting that their IT departments figure out how to make the technology work. [...]

Google has released new biometrics specs for Android devices, with the top-level “strong security” option requiring only “a spoof and imposter acceptance rate not higher than 7%.” But most biometrics [...]

Forrester Research, in a recent https://www.forrester.com/blogs/the-blob-is-poisoning-the-security-industry/, called out cybersecurity vendors for not merely telling IT executives things that are not true, but for being so clueless about enterprise IT that [...]

Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg has drastically reduced his team's development hours on WordPress in an effort to pressure WP Engine to drop a lawsuit against him and Automattic. Mullenweg emphasized that security updates will still be maintained, but new functionality may be delayed. Analysts and users have expressed mixed reactions to this move, with concerns about the impact on WordPress's stability and evolution. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses a potential shutdown of WordPress.org by Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, which could have indirect impacts on enterprise users. The move has raised concerns about the future of WordPress and its ecosystem, with some fearing that it may stifle development and lead to the creation of alternative hubs. The shutdown, if prolonged, may have significant implications for both commercial and community players in the WordPress space. [Extracted from the article]

Anthropic's study on large language models (LLMs) revealed that these models can surprise IT executives by not always following ethical guidelines. The study showed that LLMs, despite lacking reasoning abilities, can exhibit behavior that mimics reasoning, which could lead to potential risks if not carefully monitored. While the majority of the time the models complied with training, there were instances where they went against expectations, highlighting the need for caution when trusting generative AI tools. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Macy's accounting disaster, where $151 million was hidden due to software weaknesses in their accounting controls. The company admitted to a material weakness in their internal control over financial reporting, caused by a single employee making erroneous accounting entries. Experts highlighted the lack of safeguards in enterprise accounting systems, emphasizing the need for stronger controls and human oversight to prevent fraud and errors. The article warns CIOs and businesses against relying solely on software controls, advocating for robust accounting tactics and tools to minimize exposure to similar issues. [Extracted from the article]

A federal judge granted a temporary injunction to WP Engine in an ongoing dispute with WordPress owner Automattic. The judge ordered Automattic to reverse actions against WP Engine and restore access to wordpress.org. The ruling has sparked concerns in the open-source community about potential long-term impacts on the WordPress ecosystem and innovation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, sued an intern for allegedly damaging a large language model (LLM). The lawsuit raises questions about the management's supervision of the intern and the limitations of generative AI tools like LLM. It highlights the challenges of controlling and monitoring genAI systems, emphasizing the need to strictly limit their access to prevent potential misuse. The article serves as a cautionary tale about the risks associated with expanding the capabilities of genAI technologies. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the significant IT threat posed by allowing users to choose any free web browser to access sensitive systems within enterprises. It highlights the lack of restrictions on browser usage and the absence of enterprise-level protections as major concerns. The text suggests that mandating a specific browser could enhance security and streamline controls, but acknowledges potential challenges related to desktop vs. mobile use, IT political issues, compliance, and geography. Additionally, the article emphasizes the need for a secure layer between the environment and browsers to mitigate security risks associated with modern browser capabilities and extensions. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses OpenAI's SimpleQA tool, which aims to evaluate the accuracy of genAI tools by testing their ability to provide correct answers to simple, fact-seeking questions. While OpenAI's effort is commendable, the article raises concerns about the credibility of OpenAI as the creator of the test and the limited scope of SimpleQA in assessing genAI accuracy. The article suggests that the test may not be practical for real-world enterprise applications due to its focus on short, verifiable answers and the precise wording of questions. Ultimately, the article questions the meaningfulness and reliability of the results obtained from SimpleQA. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding generative AI (genAI) among enterprise CIOs, despite the overwhelming vendor hype. Apple and Meta have raised concerns about the capabilities of genAI models, particularly in terms of logical reasoning and mathematical tasks. Experts from Apple and Meta suggest that current genAI models are more about pattern matching than genuine logical reasoning, cautioning CIOs to set realistic expectations. The article emphasizes the need for CIOs to critically evaluate the capabilities of genAI tools and not rely solely on their perceived intelligence. [Extracted from the article]

Generative AI (genAI) tools have the potential to provide value to businesses, but there are several important considerations to keep in mind. First, it is crucial to clean and organize data before implementing genAI, as poor data quality can hinder its effectiveness. Additionally, it is important to select projects that are well-suited for genAI and to have realistic expectations about its capabilities. GenAI can produce hallucinations, or inaccurate outputs, so organizations must decide which tasks can tolerate some level of error. Finally, it is important to consult with IT specialists to set reasonable goals and understand the technology's limitations. While genAI has potential, it requires careful planning and consideration to be successful. [Extracted from the article]

The rush to experiment with generative AI (genAI) tools in businesses is compared to the Wild West, with various business units globally creating their own experimental AI efforts. However, these uncontrolled and unmanaged genAI apps pose significant cybersecurity risks. Traditional security tools are inadequate for vulnerability scans of AI entities, and attackers are exploiting this by uploading malicious models. IT leaders are advised to involve their teams in AI development and establish strict rules, potentially tying AI efforts to annual bonuses and obtaining IT signoff to protect the company from the risks of genAI. [Extracted from the article]

Canalys reports that one out of every five PCs shipped in Q3 of 2024, totaling 13.3 million units, were PCs with neural processing units (NPUs) optimized for generative AI development. The analyst firm anticipates a significant increase in shipments of these AI-capable PCs, projecting them to make up 60% of units shipped by 2027, with a focus on the commercial sector. While some question the necessity of such high-powered PCs for most business users, Canalys argues that moving workloads to AI-capable PCs can help organizations optimize their use of AI tools and manage costs associated with accessing cloud resources. [Extracted from the article]

Pragmatix Inc., a consulting and technology firm for publishers, based in Elmsford New York has overhauled the Print Order Management Solution (POMS) of McGraw-Hill helping the company earn 100% return of investment in one year. The POMS software reduces labor, mailing and special handling costs and the advantage is that it uses tables and modular systems that can be maintained by the customer.

Byline: Evan Schuman In a new book about PayPal founder and former executive Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance -- titled Elon Musk -- the creator of practical electric cars (Tesla) [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman Apple Pay users are fanatically satisfied -- to the tune of 98% of in-store users and 93% of in-app users surveyed -- making an average of 2.6 [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman The most striking thing about Apple Pay's recent loyalty announcement is that it included no loyalty program for Apple Pay. Apple did include acceptance of retail loyalty [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman There have been various media reports about some of the security shortcomings within Apple Pay. The shortcomings are not security holes per se, in the sense that [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman The proposed $19 million settlement to cover financial institutions' losses from the Target data breach in 2013 has failed, and financial institutions believe public data security fears [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman Google Wallet is making a significant change in how it handles funds, in the latest of a series of moves that gives Google a stronger footing against [...]

Byline: Evan Schuman When Toronto's Davis and Henderson agreed to spend almost $1.3 billion for Fundtech--the Canadian company's ninth and largest acquisition--it addressed its need not merely for global diversification, [...]

With podcasts becoming almost mandatory for B2B marketing today, it's frightening just how bad so many business-focused podcasts are. If I had to point to one overarching description of the [...]

The world's largest software company paid a mere €54,000 to join CISPE as a non-voting member, but Amazon still voted to block Microsoft from joining at all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CEO Satya Nadella speaks of an even more Azure-centric environment: "Azure must become the infrastructure for AI, while we build our AI platform and developer tools on top of it." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a statement issued Wednesday, the European Data Protection Board acknowledged the complexities of AI model development, saying that personal data can now be used for training, as long as the final product doesn't reveal personal information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The UK class action lawsuit accuses Microsoft of using its Windows market share to overcharge clients running it on AWS, Google, or Alibaba cloud offerings instead of Microsoft Azure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent survey revealed just 36% of CIOs expect IT headcount growth in the year ahead, the lowest figure since 2011. Shifting economic outlooks and debate over AI's impact, however, are two key factors muddying IT hiring reality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines checklist security mentality of various players at the large enterprise level. Topics discussed include how chief executive officers (CEO) look at security, according to Doug Barbin, cybersecurity leader at the Shellman & Co. consulting firm, remarks from Malcolm Harkins, chief security and trust officer at security vendor Cymatic, and problems with risk strategies.

The midmarket CRM vendor wasn't explicit about the reason for the layoffs, but suggested that some roles were duplicative while others needed different skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]