Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 9a: Which Budget Pixel Should You Buy?

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 9a: Which Budget Pixel Should You Buy?

Jason Howell/ZDNet Google’s A-series Pixel phones have consistently offered exceptional value, bringing premium features to the mid-range segment. With the recent launch of the Pixel 9a, consumers now have a choice between two compelling devices at similar price points. The Pixel 8a, released in 2024, remains a strong contender despite its successor’s arrival. Also: Google Pixel 8a hands-on: 3 features make this my favorite $499 phone today This decision is particularly relevant for current Pixel 8a…

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How Apple plans to train its AI on your data without sacrificing your privacy

How Apple plans to train its AI on your data without sacrificing your privacy

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Most AI providers try to enhance their products by training them with both public information and user data. However, the latter method puts a privacy-conscious company like Apple in a difficult position. How can it improve its Apple Intelligence technology without compromising the privacy of its users? It’s a tough challenge, but the company believes it has found a solution. Synthetic data vs real data OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta train their products…

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Hyver by CYE: Transformative Cyber Exposure Management for Modern Enterprises

Hyver by CYE: Transformative Cyber Exposure Management for Modern Enterprises

Rating: 10 out of 10 Introduction Today’s enterprise security teams face an overwhelming problem: they are inundated with thousands of vulnerabilities, alerts, and findings from dozens of tools, yet still struggle to answer the most critical questions: Which risks matter most? How exposed am I? What vulnerabilities are more likely to be exploited? Is my remediation strategy reducing my exposure? Is my security program improving my cyber resilience? And how do we prove the value…

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Frequently Asked Questions About the MITRE CVE Program Expiration and Renewal

Frequently Asked Questions About the MITRE CVE Program Expiration and Renewal

Concerns about the future of the MITRE CVE Program continue to circulate. The Tenable Security Response Team has created this FAQ to help provide clarity and context around this developing situation. Background The Tenable Security Response Team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding changes around the MITRE CVE Program. As the situation continues to evolve, we will continue to provide updates as new information is released. FAQ What is the…

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The Looming Shadow Over AI: Securing the Future of Large Language Models

The Looming Shadow Over AI: Securing the Future of Large Language Models

These days Large Language Models (LLMs) are nothing short of revolutionary, though they have been around since 1996 (ELIZA, developed by Joseph Weizenbaum, simulating a psychotherapist in conversation). It always astounds people how these neural network-powered marvels can understand and generate human language with astonishing fluency, opening doors to incredible possibilities. But this power comes at a price. I believe we’re facing a critical juncture: unless we address the security risks head-on, the potential of…

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Rising to the challenge of new data security standards

Rising to the challenge of new data security standards

With the rate of security vulnerabilities doubling every seven years and coming off one of the largest known infrastructure attacks (Salt Typhoon), modern security at speed and cost is non-negotiable for securing financial transactions. To ensure the safety of cardholder environments, financial institutions must understand the guidance on modern technologies and applicable controls. Late last year, the Payment Card Industry Standards Security Council (PCI SSC) published an information supplement that can help companies and auditors…

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Hertz Data Breach Exposes Customer Information in Cleo Zero-Day Attack

Hertz Data Breach Exposes Customer Information in Cleo Zero-Day Attack

Hertz Corporation has confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive customer data after attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in file transfer software provided by Cleo Communications. The breach affected the Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar brands and occurred in October and December 2024. It was disclosed on February 10 2025. The exposed data includes: Names Contact information Dates of birth Credit card details Driver’s license numbers Workers’ compensation claim data In a smaller number of cases,…

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How Partners Can Accelerate Growth with Cisco and Splunk

How Partners Can Accelerate Growth with Cisco and Splunk

It’s been just over a year since Cisco and Splunk joined forces, and the vision behind this acquisition remains stronger than ever:  We will bring the full power of the network, together with market-leading security and observability solutions, to deliver a real-time unified view of the entire digital landscape, helping teams proactively defend critical infrastructure, prevent outages, and refine the network experience. Today, over 1,000 organizations are joint partners of Cisco and Splunk—and that number…

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A Milestone for Cisco SMB: The Inaugural EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board

A Milestone for Cisco SMB: The Inaugural EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board

Last week, we marked an important milestone in our SMB journey with the first-ever EMEA SMB Partner Advisory Board-a dynamic and insightful gathering of 51 partners who joined us for two days of deep discussions, strategy alignment, and collaborative workshops. A Powerful Start We kicked off with an inspiring keynote where José van Dijk emphasized the critical role SMBs play in Cisco’s strategy. I had the opportunity to expand on this, detailing our EMEA SMB…

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Discover Why LAN Upgrades Are Crucial for Business Growth

Discover Why LAN Upgrades Are Crucial for Business Growth

Many businesses today find themselves tethered to outdated equipment that cannot handle modern networking demands. Why is it crucial that they upgrade their access networks? Older wireless access points slow down network performance. Legacy access switches may lack the Power over Ethernet (PoE) capacity needed to support new collaboration tools, IoT devices, and AI. Antiquated network management tools can leave infrastructure vulnerable to attack and unable to handle the growing demands of user and device…

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