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In the modern age, data has become a crucial asset. It's like a new form of currency that powers businesses globally, but it also raises concerns about security. How can individuals be sure their personal information is protected? How do companies safeguard their own data and that of their clients? This is where CyberNews steps in. We are a group of privacy advocates dedicated to guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of the digital landscape. We offer a daily mix of the latest technology news, insightful articles, helpful cyber tips, software and product evaluations, thorough research, and thought-provoking pieces. Our mission is to equip you with the knowledge needed to protect yourself and your digital assets.

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Reddit fighting to keep humans at the heart of its platform

1 day ago | cybernews.com | Jurgita Lapienyte

Reddit wants to stay distinctly human, its chief executive, Steve Huffman, told the Financial Times. “It’s the place you go when you want to hear from people, their lived experiences, their perspectives, their recommendations. Reddit is communities and human curation and conversation and authenticity,” he told FT. According to the media outlet, businesses are migrating to Reddit en masse as the platform becomes an increasingly important source for large language models (LLMs).
French city Lyon ditches Microsoft, cites need to reduce dependence on US tech

2 days ago | cybernews.com | Gintaras Radauskas

In a bid to reduce dependence on American software, Lyon, a city in France, has announced that it’s ditching Microsoft’s Office suite for open-source tools. Lyon, a city in France, has announced that it’s ditching Microsoft’s Office suite for open-source tools. The municipality says it wants to no longer be dependent on American software solutions and acquire true digital sovereignty.
Poaching spree: Meta hires three OpenAI researchers

2 days ago | cybernews.com | Gintaras Radauskas

Mark Zuckerberg has convinced three prominent AI researchers to move from OpenAI to Meta in a high-profile poaching manoeuvre. Mark Zuckerberg has convinced three prominent AI researchers to move from OpenAI to Meta in a high-profile poaching manoeuvre. In mid-June, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on a podcast that Meta was offering his employees huge signing bonuses of $100 million.
The curious reason why this Alabama city uses AI-based cameras

2 days ago | cybernews.com | Jurgita Lapienyte

The government of Opelika, a city in east-central Alabama with a population of approximately 33,000, now uses AI to ensure citizens' safety and stop pranksters. According to the chief information officer (CIO) for the City of Opelika, Stephen Dawe, they’ve implemented large language models (LLMs) to “recognize behaviors in crowds, keep people safe, and keep the city out of trouble.”Namely, the City of Opelika installed Cisco Meraki cameras loaded with AI models.
The most annoying thing about corporate culture: can you pick just one?

2 days ago | cybernews.com | Jurgita Lapienyte

I’m sure you have your favorite pet peeves. So, before I list a couple of the more interesting stories of the past week, I want to engage you in a little discussion about corporate culture. I had the idea for this list after reading a recent report from Microsoft. According to the company, meetings hijack our most productive time of the day.
Just got hired? Beware, as scammers prefer you to the old-timers

3 days ago | cybernews.com | Jurgita Lapienyte

Newbies are more likely to click on phishing emails than longer-term employees, making them a very lucrative target for cybercriminals. New hires are 44% more likely to fall for social engineering scams. It’s quite common for newbies to mistake phishing emails for real requests, as they are yet unfamiliar with cybersecurity protocols and the new company routine. Unsurprisingly, newbies are attacked by fake messages from the CEO, bogus HR platforms, fake invoices, and fake support.
Fintech sector increasingly a target for cybercriminals employing AI-driven tools

3 days ago | cybernews.com | Gintaras Radauskas

Despite layered defenses against common cyber threats, the digital supply chain in the modern fintech sector remains vulnerable. Cybercriminals are gladly using the opportunity to attack the industry, experts say. Despite layered defenses against common cyber threats, the digital supply chain in the modern fintech sector remains vulnerable.
The robots making long-distance relationships easier are a potential cybersecurity risk

3 days ago | cybernews.com | Niamh Ancell

There is a range of mobile robots, designed to spy on your pets, which people use to navigate long-distance relationships. “POV: your boyfriend lives in another country but still annoys you,” says one of the many promotional TikTok videos currently going viral on social media. The video shows a woman sitting on the toilet with her boyfriend eerily spying on her while she does her business. “Let me watch,” he says as the robot he’s navigating approaches her.
Social media betrays more than your data. It could get you killed

3 days ago | cybernews.com | Niamh Ancell

Since its inception, social media has been used to track users' locations, ushering in a new era of problems for those being hunted. Recently, nineteen members and associates of a Mexican mafia prison gang were charged with conspiracy to murder an unnamed popular social media rapper. While the Mexican mafia member referred to as “The Elegant One” gave his cronies the “green light,” meaning that the victim was marked for death, the plot was unsuccessful as the victim survived a brutal attack.
Air fryers and smart speakers must respect your privacy, UK authorities say

4 days ago | cybernews.com | Gintaras Radauskas

Smart products know quite a bit about us. Most of us enjoy them because they make our lives easier. However, many are concerned that these devices might be gathering too much of our data. Now, the UK authorities are reacting. The ICO has issued its first guidance on how people’s personal information should be handled after receiving complaints that smart products collect too much personal information.