10 quantum computing milestones of 2024

10 quantum computing milestones of 2024

8. RIKEN and NTT launch world first general-purpose optical quantum computer RIKEN and NTT launched the world’s first general-purpose optical quantum computer in November. The system operates at nearly room temperature and processes at speeds up to several hundred terahertz. The computer uses continuous-variable analog design with time-division multiplexing, where computations occur through quantum teleportation. It can handle approximately 100 continuous quantity inputs. The system is accessible through a cloud service and is designed for…

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I'm a ChatGPT power user – here's why Canvas is its best productivity feature

I'm a ChatGPT power user – here's why Canvas is its best productivity feature

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET OpenAI is constantly adding new features to ChatGPT to make it more functional for everyday needs. The recently added Canvas feature — unveiled in October — has transformed my ChatGPT workflow, and as of this week, it’s available to all ChatGPT users for free, with some updates.  Canvas is a new interface that makes collaborating on your writing and coding projects easier with ChatGPT.  How to use ChatGPT to create: Code | Excel formulas | Essays | Resumes | Apps | Charts and Tables  During the fourth…

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YouTube Creators Targeted in Major Phishing Campaign

YouTube Creators Targeted in Major Phishing Campaign

Over 200,000 YouTube creators and counting have been targeted by cybercriminals masquerading as big-name brands, in a newly discovered phishing campaign. The scammers send malicious emails with subject lines like “Collaboration Proposal” and “Marketing Opportunity,” in order to trick their victims into clicking through or opening malware-laden attachments, according to Cloudsek. Password-protected archives, hosted on cloud platforms like OneDrive, contain malicious executables disguised as agreements or promotional materials. Once extracted, the files deploy malware designed…

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ING se alza como ganador del Premio a la Empresa del Año en los ‘CIO 100 Awards’

ING se alza como ganador del Premio a la Empresa del Año en los ‘CIO 100 Awards’

Desde el inicio de sus operaciones en España hace 25 años, ING ha integrado la tecnología de manera orgánica en la toma de decisiones, uniendo TI y negocio para impulsar los objetivos estratégicos de la empresa. Es esta trayectoria la que le ha valido a la institución financiera el Premio a la Empresa del Año en los CIO 100 Awards Spain 2024, realizados por IDC y Foundry el 11 de diciembre en el Hotel Mandarín…

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Digital Threats, Real Losses: Cyber Risks to Retail Operations

Digital Threats, Real Losses: Cyber Risks to Retail Operations

The success of retailers depends on being able to offer consumers what they want. That means, for example, stocking Halloween costumes in October, turkeys in November, and Christmas decorations in December. Cybercriminals are all too aware of this fact and more than willing to capitalize on it, typically for financial gain or to cause disruption. The holiday season is the busiest time of year for retailers and contributes a significant portion of their revenue—research published…

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What’s the Difference Between DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM?

What’s the Difference Between DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM?

DSPM, CSPM, and CIEM are more than just a mouthful of acronyms. They are some of today’s most sophisticated tools for managing data security in the cloud. While they are all distinct entities and go about protecting data in different ways, the fact that they all seem to do very much the same thing can lead to a lot of confusion. This, in turn, can sell each of these unique solutions short – after all,…

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The Top 10 State of Security Blog Posts From 2024

The Top 10 State of Security Blog Posts From 2024

As we approach the end of another exciting year in the world of cybersecurity, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories, insights, and guidance that resonated most with our readers. 2024 brought new challenges and opportunities with the rapid adoption of AI, evolving ransomware tactics, and an increased focus on proactive security measures. These trends shaped the conversations on  Fortra’s State of Security blog as we explored emerging threats and practical solutions. The…

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Russia Recruits Ukrainian Children for Sabotage and Reconnaissance

Russia Recruits Ukrainian Children for Sabotage and Reconnaissance

Ukrainian children as young as 15 are being tricked into working for Russian intelligence under the guise of “quest games,” according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the country’s National Police. The authorities claimed Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) had enlisted two groups of children aged 15 and 16 to perform reconnaissance and sabotage, including arson. In one ‘game,’ they were apparently sent geolocation information from the FSB, and were told to take a…

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칼럼 | 좋은 게 늘 좋지는 않다 · · · 사례로 보는 '부정 행위'에의 대처법

칼럼 | 좋은 게 늘 좋지는 않다 · · · 사례로 보는 '부정 행위'에의 대처법

리더로서의 직무는 대개 힘들지만 보람차다. 높은 성과를 내는 조직을 구축하거나 조직의 변화를 이끄는 것, 유망한 직원의 성장을 돕는 것, 업계 동료들이 소망하는 것을 성취하는 것 등 리더십 역할을 성공적으로 수행하면 큰 희열을 느낄 수 있다. 하지만 리더십에는 부정적인 측면도 있다. 성과가 낮은 직원과의 씨름은 아니다. 리더는 저성과자가 성공할 수 있도록 안내할 수 있으며, 이는 그 자체로 만족스러운 결과일 수 있다. 부정적인 측면은 고의적으로 해서는 안 될 행동을 하고, 그렇게 했을 때 심각한 피해를 입힐 수…

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Dell's latest XPS 13 hits the sweet spot of performance and value for me. Here's why

Dell's latest XPS 13 hits the sweet spot of performance and value for me. Here's why

ZDNET’s key takeaways Dell’s XPS 13 (9350) with the Intel Core Ultra 7 “Lunar Lake” chip is on sale at Best Buy for $999. Intel’s new high-performance processor brings snappy performance and a fantastic battery to the most compact member of the XPS lineup. The two USB-A ports won’t cut it for many users. We’ve tested a handful of Dell XPS laptops this year, including two other configurations of the XPS 13: one with the…

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