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March 24, 2025Ravi LakshmananPassword security/compliance Given a choice, most users may favor a seamless experience over complex security measures, as they do not prioritize strong password security. However, balancing security and usability doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game. Implementing the right best practices and tools will help you balance robust password security with a frictionless user experience (UX). This article explains how to achieve the perfect balance between strong password security and a seamless user experience despite the continued evolution of strong password standards. Why user friction is bad for cybersecurity End users who measure security is bothersome or…
The Conference News Agency Award 2025 was held on March 21st at Deve, Grand Connaught Room, London. The CN Agency Awards recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements from full-service event agencies operating in the UK and beyond, and this year’s awards ceremony is a jungle-themed theme. The 2025 edition of the award is the most competitive to date, with over 250 entries received in another record-breaking submission period, and over 100 event agents being finalised for the award. Katherine Turner was recognized as a recipient of this year’s Agency Pioneer Award and recognized her contributions to the events…
Paris, France, March 24, 2025, Cybernaise Swire Arsen, a leading cybersecurity company specializing in social engineering defense, today announced the full release of Conversation Phishing, a groundbreaking feature built into its phishing simulation platform. This AI-powered tool introduces dynamic and adaptive phishing conversations to train employees more effectively than ever before from evolving threats. Raise the bar for a phishing simulation Traditional phishing simulations often rely on static, predefined email templates that do not reflect the actual tactics of sophisticated attackers. As cybercriminals move towards increasingly interactive text-based manipulation tactics, Arsen’s conversational phishing capabilities allow businesses to move on. This…
Vespace, the full-service event management agency that recently acquired Noble Events, released a 97% satisfaction score in its annual account management survey. This study was provided to all client rosters and achieved impressive results of stakeholder engagement and positivity. Heidi Shewring, Group Sales Director at Vespace, said: “We are delighted with the latest results from our annual Account Management Survey. The feedback from our clients is universally excellent, and their comments are a true testament to our consultation, personal and proactive approach that our clients are extremely valuable.” One of the respondents to the survey said, “We have great account…
Technology Giant IBM supports a plan to diversify the UK’s cybersector and encourage young people to pursue cyber careers. The UK’s plan to promote the cybersector is to protect online services by the government, which brings economic growth, at the heart of its plan for change. IBM agrees to partner with the Science, Innovation and Technology Division (DSIT) and the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) to provide an online platform for the Cyber First Girls Competition. “If we keep the UK safe from the threats we face online, we need to build a diverse workforce that reflects all communities across the…
Global event and experience management agency Davis Events is strengthening its senior business development team to lead the company’s rapid international growth in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. Clyde Carroll will join the Dublin-based agency as Chief Business Officer of Gavin Brennan, who specializes in global event strategy, marketing and brand development. Join as the agency’s new Global Strategy & Growth Manager. Both are former clients of Davis Event Agency. Two promotions were also made, with Brody Thompson being promoted to Senior Growth & Strategy Director and Kate Triona By Raread, becoming the agency’s new client services director.…
March 24, 2025Ravi LakshmananVulnerability / Web Security The following security flaws are disclosed in the React Framework, which could potentially be exploited to bypass approval checks under the following conditions: The vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-29927 has a CVSS score of 9.1 out of 10.0. “Next.JS uses the internal header X-Middleware-SubRequest to prevent recursive requests from triggering infinite loops,” Next.JS said in its advisory. “We were able to skip running middleware. This allows requests to skip important checks, such as cookie verification, before reaching the route.” The drawbacks are explained in versions 12.3.5, 13.5.9, 14.2.25, and 15.2.3. If the patch is…
According to reports from local media, Furiosaai, a Korean startup that manufactures chips for AI applications, rejected a $800 million acquisition offer from Meta and chose to instead focus on the development and production of AI chips. The report says that negotiations have collapsed due to differences in opinion regarding post-acquisition business strategies and organizational structures rather than pricing issues. Along with other tech companies building large language models (LLMS) for a variety of AI applications, Meta is looking to reduce its dependence on NVIDIA for chips specialized in training and building LLMS. Last year, the tech giant unveiled custom…
Whether in the form of today’s Russian Empire, the Soviet Union or the Russian Federation, Kremlin residents have been driven by the desire to be recognized as “great power.” These ambitions are explored by Russian and British historian Sergei Radchenko to run the world for his book: Cold War bids on the global power of the Kremlin. Radchenko spoke to Al Jazeera about the need for legitimacy on the Moscow world stage and the role he played in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera: Given the hostility between Moscow and the West, can we live in another Cold War? Sergei…
Over the past decade, Dubai-based Network International has become one of the payment processors for payment processors in the Middle East and Africa thanks to a pair of acquisitions. However, many large incumbents can fall prey to slower innovation, opening the door for smaller, faster startups. The latest development is Enza, a fintech founded in 2022 by Hany Fekry, former managing director of Network. Fintech, which raised $6 million in seed funds, is building bank and fintech infrastructure, from cards to wallets to real-time payments. Before launching Enza, the founder managed Network International’s global acceptance, processing and consumer finance divisions.…