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In its AppSec Stats Flash report, WhiteHat Security researchers found that organizations in the utility sector had the highest exposure window with their application vulnerabilities, spotlighting a problem that made national news last week when it was revealed more than 50,000 water treatment plants across the US had lackluster cybersecurity. In addition to an attack on a water treatment plant in Florida earlier this year, it was revealed that there had been multiple attacks on utilities that were never reported....

“In the past, when you wanted to test a new product, you had to build a physical unit,” AWS CEO Adam Selipsky said as he introduced TwinMaker during his AWS re:Invent keynote address. Now, companies can build a digital twin, but that requires “teams of specialized developers and a lot of heavy lifting,” such as bringing in data from different sources, mapping the relationships between the data and combining it with 3D modeling....

Before jumping into this comparison you should keep in mind that, just like everywhere else, the advertised prices are not the same as what you’ll pay. The “list” price doesn’t include taxes or fees. The prices will also vary wildly depending on what deal you get. Many ISPs offer cheaper packages that also offer you cable TV, landline, or 4G/5G phone services. These bundles are normally only for one or two years and require you to sign a contract....

iRobot has long been known for its high-quality vacuums, using smart technology to take the work out of vacuuming. However, with several models available, it can be hard to tell the difference, but we can help. Based on user reviews and our own in-depth study, these are the best iRobot vacuums. Also: Read more about the best robot vacuum and mop combos For other options, check out our expert picks for the best Roborock robot vacuum, best robot mops, and best robot vacuum and mop combos....

IT professionals develop and manage the computer networks and systems we use at work and home. IT graduates enter careers including database administration, information security, and web development. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median salaries for computer and information technology workers of $91,250 per year. It also lists a 13% projected increase in employment between 2020 and 2030. As technology evolves, opportunities for information technology degree-holders rise. Read on to discover the best information technology degrees available online....

Hospitality management degrees include business coursework emphasizing marketing, human resources, and finance in the hospitality industry. The best master’s degree in hospitality management incorporates courses in strategies used by successful hospitality managers, leaders, and executives. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average growth in employment for food service managers and gambling service workers to 2030. Meeting, convention, and event planners are projected to see comparable growth. To find out more about the top online hospitality management degrees for 2022, check out our rankings below....

Web developers build websites, web applications, and application databases along with interactive web interfaces. Web development is in demand across healthcare, finance, and other top-paying industries. Graduates of the program may seek a variety of roles such as web designer, technology applications engineer, or web architect. Considering a career in web development? Then explore ZDNet’s ranking of the best online web development master’s programs to help you get started. Top 3 online schools for master’s in web development: Quick facts The best online master’s in web development degrees ZDNet’s ranking methodology includes data collection from the National Center for Education Statistics and ranking formulas using the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System....

These intensive, short-term programs may help you launch your programming career. We’ve found the top software engineering bootcamps of 2022. Explore the options below to find one that fits your goals. What’s a software engineering bootcamp, and why should I enroll in one? What are coding bootcamps? They typically pack core career skills for entry-level positions into a few weeks or months of learning. A coding bootcamp can occur in part time, full time, and self-paced formats....

On Bing’s chat page, select users have access to buttons that let you choose whether you want the responses to exhibit a “precise,” “balanced,” or “creative” tone, as seen below. However, having early access won’t be enough to secure these buttons, as only select members of the already-limited early access group will be able to use them. As someone who didn’t have access to the buttons up until today, I am happy to share that there is a workaround....

The new search engine puts Brave into the category of firms that have both a browser and a search engine: Google, Microsoft, Yandex and Baidu are also among these companies with both. Brave acquired the search engine Tailcat in March and promised to take on Google by approaching online search with a greater focus on privacy. Brave said its search is built on top of a completely independent index, and doesn’t track users, their searches, or their clicks....

Announced today (January 24), the measures establish an initial one-year visa, which can be renewed for an equal period. According to justice secretary and head of the National Immigration Council, José Vicente Santini, the new regulations are expected to boost local tourism and respond to global trends. “Digital nomads’ salaries come from external sources, and the resources these immigrants bring can boost the national economy. This is an important step for Brazil to promote one of the world’s most modern working models,” he said....

Belkin’s new Soundform Immerse Noise Canceling Earbuds will launch in Q2 of 2022, adding another option for Belkin fans to the Soundform lineup. The wireless earbuds feature high-end features that we’ve come to expect from Apple’s AirPods Pro lineup. With Active Noise Cancellation, 8 hours of battery life per earbud, integration with Apple’s Find My network and multipoint capabilities. The earbuds are a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree. Belkin is also adding to its Wemo product line with the Wemo Smart Video Doorbell with HomeKit support....

That’s potentially bad news for call center workers but could represent savings for enterprises of about $80 billion in labor costs by 2026, according to Gartner. Gartner estimates there are around 17 million contact center agents worldwide today and those human agents can make up 95% of contact center costs. The projected savings in labor costs by 2026 are much larger than Gartner’s current forecast that enterprises will spend about $1....

CISA said it is “temporarily removing” Microsoft’s May 2022 fix for the security bug CVE-2022-26925 from its Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalog. It said after admins apply Microsoft’s May 10, 2022 rollup security fixes to Windows Servers that are used as domain controllers, there is a risk of authentication failures. CISA removed the vulnerability from its must-patch list on Friday. “Microsoft notified CISA of this issue, which is related to how the mapping of certificates to machine accounts is being handled by the domain controller,” it said....

CISA has released released five advisories covering multiple vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems discovered by researchers at Forescout. Forescout this week released its report “OT:ICEFALL”, which covers a set of common security issues in software for operational technology (OT) devices. The bugs they disclosed affect devices from Honeywell, Motorola, Siemens, and others. SEE: Phishing gang that stole millions by luring victims to fake bank websites is broken up by police OT is a subset of the Internet of Things (IoT)....

The new feature, announced on Tuesday, will allow iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to share and display their screen a Webex Room, Desk and Board series device using AirPlay. (The addition of AirPlay isn’t ready quite yet, with the anticipated launch date currently set for June 2022.) For added security, administrators can require a PIN during the initial AirPlay connection, or every time someone tries to connect to the Webex device via AirPlay....

The researchers explained in a blog post that the Solarmarker campaign is being conducted by “fairly sophisticated” actors focusing their energy on credential and residual information theft. Like the targeted language component of the keylogger, other clues indicate that the cyber-attacker has an interest in European organizations or cannot afford to process text in any languages other than Russian, German and English. “Regardless, they are not particular or overly careful as to which victims are infected with their malware....

Humphries spoke with ZDNet after the company’s afternoon report of Q4 revenue that was in line with Wall Street’s expectations, and a profit that was higher than expected, and an outlook that was in line with exepectations. Cognizant declined slightly in late trading following the report. Humphries noted several metrics of the quarter that “in a sense, were firsts” for the company, and with which he was “delighted,” he told ZDNet....

“Many of which we have identified through our own proactive investigations,” the company said. “Once we identified these addresses, we shared them with the government to further support sanctions enforcement.” In a blog post, the cryptocurrency exchange said when a user opens an account, it checks provided information against a list of sanctioned individuals or entities provided by United States, United Kingdom, European Union, United Nations, Singapore, Canada, and Japan, as well as blocking users from sanctioned areas such as Crimea, North Korea, Syria, and Iran....

There’s little secret about the 7.0 release, which has been in public beta since last fall. The theme is overwhelmingly a pitch to the relational database world, part of Couchbase’s continued positioning as the most SQL-friendly document database. Transaction support, expanded in 7.0, came earlier in 6.5 that supported full commit and rollback for transactions spanning multiple documents, where you could invoke transactions using the Couchbase SDK or database API....