The industrial scale of surveillance of internet users is a topic we keep returning to. Every click on a website, every scroll in a mobile app, and every word you type into a search bar is tracked by dozens of tech companies and advertising firms. And it affects not only phones and computers, but also smart watches, smart TVs and speakers — even cars. As it turns out, these … [Read more...] about How to prevent surveillance through banner ads
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Heard on the Street – 4/18/2024
Welcome to insideBIGDATA’s “Heard on the Street” round-up column! In this regular feature, we highlight thought-leadership commentaries from members of the big data ecosystem. Each edition covers the trends of the day with compelling perspectives that can provide important insights to give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace. We invite submissions with a focus on our … [Read more...] about Heard on the Street – 4/18/2024
Apple ramps up investment in clean energy and water around the world
April 17, 2024 UPDATE Apple ramps up investment in clean energy and water around the world Together, Apple and suppliers are supporting over 18 gigawatts of clean energy and delivering billions of gallons in water benefits and savings Apple today announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the company’s bold goal to … [Read more...] about Apple ramps up investment in clean energy and water around the world
Russian APT Deploys New ‘Kapeka’ Backdoor in Eastern European Attacks
Apr 17, 2024NewsroomRansomware / Cyber Espionage A previously undocumented "flexible" backdoor called Kapeka has been "sporadically" observed in cyber attacks targeting Eastern Europe, including Estonia and Ukraine, since at least mid-2022. The findings come from Finnish cybersecurity firm WithSecure, which attributed the malware to the Russia-linked advanced persistent … [Read more...] about Russian APT Deploys New ‘Kapeka’ Backdoor in Eastern European Attacks
Vero AI Evaluates 10 Leading Generative AI Models Using Its Comprehensive VIOLET Framework to Gauge Responsible AI
Vero AI, an analytical engine and scoreboard that helps enterprises fully harness the potential of advanced technology including artificial intelligence while minimizing risk, announced the findings of its inaugural “Generating Responsibility: Assessing AI Using AI” report. Vero AI’s report provides a comprehensive assessment with measurable scores of 10 prominent generative AI … [Read more...] about Vero AI Evaluates 10 Leading Generative AI Models Using Its Comprehensive VIOLET Framework to Gauge Responsible AI
Introducing Explore, the New Path for Log Management from Logz.io
Despite advances in the world of observability, log management hasn’t evolved much in recent years. Users are familiar with the experience of Kibana or OpenSearch Dashboards (OSD), but those don’t always meet modern use cases.Logz.io is ready to change the conversation with the introduction of Explore, the new path forward for Log Management for users of the Logz.io Open 360™ … [Read more...] about Introducing Explore, the New Path for Log Management from Logz.io
Apple Developer Academy expands to Bali
April 16, 2024 UPDATE Apple Developer Academy expands to Bali Indonesia welcomes its fourth academy in the country as Apple deepens its investment in students and aspiring developers Today Apple announced it will open Indonesia’s fourth Apple Developer Academy in Bali, expanding on its investment to increase opportunities for developers, students, and entrepreneurs looking … [Read more...] about Apple Developer Academy expands to Bali
OpenJS Foundation Targeted in Potential JavaScript Project Takeover Attempt
Apr 16, 2024NewsroomSupply Chain / Software Security Security researchers have uncovered a "credible" takeover attempt targeting the OpenJS Foundation in a manner that evokes similarities to the recently uncovered incident aimed at the open-source XZ Utils project. "The OpenJS Foundation Cross Project Council received a suspicious series of emails with similar messages, … [Read more...] about OpenJS Foundation Targeted in Potential JavaScript Project Takeover Attempt
Why the Modern Data Stack is Broken and How to Fix It
Data management has evolved significantly over the last several decades. Years ago, the architecture was much simpler – think Oracle databases running on IBM mainframes, in the form of an on-premise data stack. When the cloud evolved, it solved some of the big disadvantages of on-premises data stacks, including cost, limited user access and processing power. But eventually, … [Read more...] about Why the Modern Data Stack is Broken and How to Fix It
Launching Innovation Rockets, But Beware of the Darkness Ahead
Imagine a world where the software that powers your favorite apps, secures your online transactions, and keeps your digital life could be outsmarted and taken over by a cleverly disguised piece of code. This isn't a plot from the latest cyber-thriller; it's actually been a reality for years now. How this will change – in a positive or negative direction – as artificial … [Read more...] about Launching Innovation Rockets, But Beware of the Darkness Ahead