Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ulbricht

Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder Ulbricht

Donald Trump has used his presidential powers to pardon convicted felon Ross Ulbricht, the founder of notorious dark web marketplace Silk Road. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison in 2015, on charges related to distributing narcotics, engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, conspiracy to commit computer hacking, conspiracy to traffic in false identity documents, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. At the time, prosecutors alleged that nearly a million registered users spent 9.5 million…

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Cost concerns put CIOs’ AI strategies on edge

Cost concerns put CIOs’ AI strategies on edge

Questionable outcomes and a lack of confidence in generative AI’s promised benefits are proving to be key barriers to enterprise adoption of the technology. But according to a recent survey from IDC, cost concerns are another top gen AI roadblock, with 46% of 1,000-plus IT pros surveyed saying the lack of predictability in pricing is a primary obstacle to implementing gen AI at their organizations. To assuage those concerns, IDC survey respondents “report a preference…

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I may finally switch from Google Pixel to Samsung Galaxy in 2025 – and hardware has little to do with it

I may finally switch from Google Pixel to Samsung Galaxy in 2025 – and hardware has little to do with it

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I’ve been a Google Pixel fan since the beginning. I pre-ordered the original Pixel XL phone in 2016 and have upgraded every other year or so since, eventually owning the Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 8 Pro. I even picked up a Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds along the way.  Also: Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25, Gemini AI, more But for the first time, I’m awfully tempted to…

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How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro – without overpaying

How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro – without overpaying

The upgrade from Home to Pro is quick and easy. Screenshot by Ed Bott/ZDNET If you purchase a new PC with Windows 11 Home preinstalled, you might be able to get right to work. But for demanding PC owners, this entry-level edition doesn’t have some essential features, like the ability to connect to a Windows domain-based network, manage disk encryption, fine-tune update schedules, or create virtual machines. (For a detailed list of Pro-only features, see “7…

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Salt Typhoon: An Analysis of Vulnerabilities Exploited by this State-Sponsored Actor

Salt Typhoon: An Analysis of Vulnerabilities Exploited by this State-Sponsored Actor

Salt Typhoon, a state-sponsored actor linked to the People’s Republic of China, has breached at least nine U.S.-based telecommunications companies with the intent to target high profile government and political figures. Tenable Research examines the tactics, techniques and procedures of this threat actor. Background Throughout 2024, attacks from sophisticated advanced persistent threat (APT) actors associated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) were a major focus for U.S. government organizations, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…

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6 Linux commands I can't work without – and what I use them for

6 Linux commands I can't work without – and what I use them for

Yosi Azwan/Getty Images Before we get into this, I want to be clear: Using the command line is not a requirement for using Linux. I mention this because the idea of typing commands tends to scare off new users and my goal — for years — has been to introduce people to the open source operating system. That said, there are certain Linux commands that I can count on to use every single day. Those…

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2025년 CIO가 반드시 지켜야 할 3가지 실천 과제

2025년 CIO가 반드시 지켜야 할 3가지 실천 과제

2023년에 모든 조직이 2024년에 최소 한 개 이상의 프로젝트를 시도해야 할 정도로 과대 포장된 생성형 AI가 지난해 기술계의 가장 큰 화두였다. IT 부서는 개념 증명(PoC)을 진행했고, 수익성 관리가 필요한 IT 부서 외의 비즈니스 리더도 IT에 알리지 않은 채 독자적인 실험을 진행했다. AI 기반 서비스 가입만으로도 쉽게 시도할 수 있었기 때문이다. 유에스티(UST)의 기술 서비스 사업 부문 CIO 크리슈나 프라사드는 “어느 정도의 섀도 IT는 예상했지만, 지난해에는 그 규모가 훨씬 컸다”고 전했다. 현업 담당자들이 각자의 업무를 수행하면서 IT…

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Proofpoint and Ingram Micro Team to Radically Simplify and Accelerate Sales Cycles for Partners | Proofpoint US

Proofpoint and Ingram Micro Team to Radically Simplify and Accelerate Sales Cycles for Partners | Proofpoint US

Channel partners benefit from an unparalleled agile procurement process to strengthen their business opportunities and close deals faster  SUNNYVALE, Calif., January 23, 2025 – Proofpoint Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced an expanded go-to-market relationship with Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM) that will redefine the way partners and resellers scale their business. Channel partners can now deliver Proofpoint’s award-winning human-centric security solutions at scale through Ingram Micro’s Xvantage™ digital experience platform, accelerating their sales…

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데이터브릭스, 150억 달러 규모의 자금 조달 완료··· 신규 투자자로 ‘메타’ 합류

데이터브릭스, 150억 달러 규모의 자금 조달 완료··· 신규 투자자로 ‘메타’ 합류

이번 투자에는 기존 투자자인 카타르 투자청(QIA)과 신규 투자자인 테마섹(Temasek), 맥쿼리 캐피탈(Macquarie Capital)이 관리하는 기관이 참여했으며, 데이터브릭스는 기업 가치 620억 달러를 인정받았다. 또한 메타가 새로운 전략적 투자자로 합류했다. 데이터브릭스는 이번에 유치한 자금을 바탕으로 AI 신제품 개발, 인수합병, 글로벌 시장 진출 확대 등에 속도를 내겠다고 밝혔다. 데이터브릭스는 기존 100억 달러 규모의 투자를 유치한 데 이어, JP모건 체이스·바클리스·씨티·골드만삭스·모건스탠리가 주도하고 주요 금융기관 및 대체자산 운용사가 참여하는 52억 5천만 달러 규모의 신용한도 계약을 체결했다. 이번 계약은 25억 달러 규모의 미사용…

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AI at Work: How SOS 102 is Building Safer Communities in Kazakhstan

AI at Work: How SOS 102 is Building Safer Communities in Kazakhstan

Emergency response systems worldwide are undergoing rapid transformation, and Kazakhstan is no exception. With the introduction of the SOS 102 app, the country has set a new standard for public safety, redefining how law enforcement interacts with citizens. Launched in 2021, the system integrates cutting-edge technology with a citizen-centric approach, establishing itself as a benchmark for modern, responsive emergency services. Since its launch, SOS 102 has processed over 342,500 requests, with more than 250,000 originating…

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