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Spyware attacks on organizations in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria increased in Q1 2023

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Spyware attacks on organizations in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria increased in Q1 2023

South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria reported an increase in spyware attacks in  Q1 2023 according to Kaspersky. Thin clients are used in corporate networks around the world to set up workspaces at a much lower cost than when using traditional laptop or desktop computers (thick clients). A thin client on a traditional operating system (OS), Linux or Windows-based, could potentially be targeted by different types of attacks, including spyware. A compromised thin client could serve as an entry point to the corporate network, and it could be used to gain…

Artificial Intelligence Approaches In Database Management Systems.

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Database and Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses have been long-standing offerings in computer science curriculums. Due to the present-day need for “intelligent” databases and “knowledge-base” management systems, the technologies of databases and artificial intelligence are increasingly being integrated into research. The growth of data volumes and the need for fast analytical data processing lead to significant efforts to answer these major challenges. Data processing plays a key role and is the leading motivation for research and development in software and hardware technologies. An approach to teaching database and artificial intelligence concepts…

Technology in Business

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Technology has changed the way businesses operate and interact with customers. The fast-paced development of technology has impacted various aspects of business, from operations and marketing to customer service. Businesses are now relying more and more on technology to enhance their competitiveness, increase efficiency, and reach out to new customers. In the past, businesses relied on traditional methods such as print advertisements, billboards, and door-to-door sales. Today, businesses can reach a vast audience through the Internet and social media. Companies can target specific demographics, launch innovative marketing campaigns, and reach…

Researchers Devise iPhone Malware that Runs even when Device is turned off

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Researchers Devise iPhone Malware that Runs even when Device is turned off Research is largely theoretical but exposes an overlooked security issue When you turn off an iPhone, it doesn’t fully power down. Chips inside the device continue to run in a low-power mode that makes it possible to locate lost or stolen devices using the Find My feature or use credit cards and car keys after the battery dies. Now researchers have devised a way to abuse this always-on mechanism to run malware that remains active even when an…

Russia is exploring options for cyberattacks

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Russia is exploring options for cyberattacks, and companies must be ready, says Biden.

Russia is exploring options for cyberattacks President Joe Biden on Monday advised U.S. corporations to strengthen their cybersattacks. practices because of intelligence reports indicating that Russia is looking at potential attacks. The guidance came almost a month after Russian troops invaded Ukraine in a war that has killed more than 900 people, including 39 children. “I have previously warned about the potential that Russia could conduct malicious cyber activity against the United States, including as a response to the unprecedented economic costs we’ve imposed on Russia alongside our allies and…

Oracle misses on earnings as investments drag down quarterly profit

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Oracle misses on earnings as investments drag down quarterly profit

Oracle misses on earnings as investments drag down quarterly profit Oracle reported fiscal third-quarter earnings on Thursday that trailed analysts’ expectations. The stock initially slid 6% in extended trading before rebounding. Here’s how the Oracle did: Earnings: $1.13 per share, adjusted, vs. $1.18 per share as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $10.51 billion, vs. $10.51 billion as expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Oracle’s revenue increased 4% from a year earlier in the quarter, which ended Feb. 28, according to a statement. Net income declined 54% to $2.32…

Dell anticipates an increase in sales

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Dell anticipates an increase in sales Dell foresees a surge in sales as Work From Home and online learning become the new norm. Dell is a multinational IT company based in Texas, United States. It produces desktop PCs, notebooks, tablets, and peripherals, storage solutions, virtualization and cloud services, and infrastructure. Dell Technologies anticipates current-quarter sales above market expectations. The Covid 19 pandemic shifted office work to remote work and online learning. This shift increased demand for the company’s desktops and notebooks, helping it post a surprise rise in third-quarter revenue.…

Future Jobs to look out for in the coming years.

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Future Jobs to look out for in the coming years. Technology is day by day becoming the way of life for each and every one of us. This is going to affect jobs in the near future. We cannot simply dare to escape its existence, growth, and interruption in our lives are bound to increase. This applies to our sources of income, and our daily jobs which have been fully revolutionized by technology. Most jobs that were manually done by hand have been replaced by machines reducing the manpower required.…

Facebook reinforces its presence in Africa

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Facebook reinforces its presence in Africa Facebook is in Africa’s good books yet again and this time, the tech giant hopes to develop products made by Africans, for Africans, and the rest of the world. In 2016, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg visited Nigeria on what was his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. While the attraction to the budding tech ecosystem which was already producing some of Africa’s best-known startups was obvious, there was also the underlying influence of Facebook’s pool of high-ranking Nigerian-American executives. Four years later, that influence…

Taking on Zoom and Slack? Google Gmail redesign integrates Chat, Meet & collaboration

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Google is making its popular Gmail app more of a productivity powerhouse. The Alphabet subsidiary is incorporating more applications into the business version of Gmail so that users don’t need to switch to other apps or browser tabs, It could help keep employees satisfied with the company’s business software and not want to adopt alternative services, such as Slack or Zoom. Google seemingly has a big Gmail redesign in the works that could let you collaborate with colleagues, work on Google Docs, and talk over Google Meet all without leaving…