Over the years, I’ve seen how dramatically the chief information security officer (CISO) role has evolved and how, in many boardrooms, that evolution is still catching up. Cyber security has moved to the top of the agenda, and rightly so. Yet, despite the growing urgency, I still see boards unsure of what they should really…

Photo Agency/Shutterstock YouTube is definitely one of the must-have apps to install on the iPhone, as it provides quick access to entertainment and plenty of helpful videos that can help you when you’re in a bind and need a quick tutorial or review. But watching YouTube isn’t always easy on the eyes, especially if you’re…

Photo Agency/Shutterstock ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI chatbots in the world, and it didn’t take long for OpenAI to get the platform on all our phones, tablets, and computers. There’s a lot you can get out of using ChatGPT, from answering questions to comparing products, building itineraries, and so much more, but it…

Tripsy Tripsy, the 2024 iPhone App of the Year finalist, has just gotten a major update. With version 3.5, the app now offers a revamped experience when planning a trip together with friends or family members, as well as for tour guides. Created by Brazilian developers, Tripsy is by far one of the best options…

Cyber criminals are exploiting Home Office branding in a newly identified phishing campaign that targets holders of UK immigrant sponsor licence holders participating in the government’s Sponsorship Management System (SMS). The SMS is designed for employers sponsoring visas in the Worker and Temporary Worker categories, and institutions sponsoring visas in the Student and Child categories.…

Carrastock/Getty Images Your iPhone’s status bar is a helpful dashboard that provides a glance at the vital signs of your smartphone. You’re probably used to seeing the Wi-Fi and cellular data icons in this indicator field, along with your iPhone’s battery status. But there may come a day when you see something a bit less familiar.…

D3sign/Getty Images Even online, it’s nice to find some privacy, although accomplishing this seems to be getting more difficult with each passing day. However, Instagram’s Vanish Mode can be useful for keeping secrets. It brings a Snapchat element to the platform, as messages you send in this mode will automatically disappear. From planning a friend’s…

The ShinyHunters hacking collective responsible for a wave of cyber attacks orchestrated via Salesforce products is likely collaborating with the Scattered Spider gang that brought down systems at Marks & Spencer earlier this year, according to research. In a report published 12 August, ReliaQuest researchers Kimberley Bromley and Ivan Righi argue that there is now…

No fewer than eight critical flaws that could allow a threat actor to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on a targeted system are listed in Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday update, which once again tops out at over 100 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Alongside the critical RCE bugs – which occur in a variety of…

DenPhotos/Shutterstock It’s great coming home after a hot day outside to discover your house is at the absolute perfect temperature. Or, even better, spending all day in the cold and arriving home to a snug 78-degree abode can be a wonderful feeling. While accomplishing this without wreaking havoc on your energy bill can be tricky,…