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How much malware tools sell for on the Dark Web

Tech Republic Security

A low-quality batch of malicious tools can sell for as low as $70, while a premium set can go as high as $6,000, according to the security research site Privacy Affairs.

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DAM Is A Key Ingredient For Your Digital Experience Delivery

Forrester IT

Digital customer experience has become a top-3 growing priority according to our recent COVID-19 Service Provider Pulse Survey. As companies look to deliver more personalized, engaging (and lower-cost!) experiences on their digital channels using assets like video or even 3D renderings, an increasing number have turned to digital asset management (DAM) to better manage the […].

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Fix Missing SCCM Community Hub Issue| Enable | ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s find out how to fix missing SCCM Community Hub. ConfigMgr Community hub is released in SCCM 1902 Production version with limited capabilities. The community workspace only had documentation features available with the 1902 version of the configuration manager.

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Natural language processing: A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Cloud

Learn the basics about natural language processing, a cross-discipline approach to making computers hear, process, understand, and duplicate human speech.

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Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications

Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage

Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.

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3 Tips to Recognize Hidden Costs of the Cloud

Information Week

Cloud usage and demand has spiked, but businesses must be wary of hidden cloud "gotchas" when it comes to modernizing and scaling their cloud infrastructure.

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The Podcast Wars Have Begun

Forrester IT

Marvel vs. DC Gets A Podcast Reboot, With Spotify And SiriusXM Choosing Sides In October 2019, SiriusXM announced a partnership with Marvel for exclusive podcasts on its platforms, SiriusXM and Pandora. And just two weeks ago, Spotify answered with its own super-partnership: a slate of original, exclusive podcasts from DC and Warner Bros. This isn’t […].

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5 NSA-recommended strategies for improving your VPN security

Tech Republic Security

The US National Security Agency has noticed a surge in cyberattacks targeting VPNs since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced more people to work from home.

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Software as a Service (SaaS): A cheat sheet

Tech Republic Cloud

SaaS replaces the need to physically purchase, install, and deploy application software throughout an organization. Learn more about SaaS, which is now a mainstay for businesses large and small.

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How to install Lens and connect it to your Kubernetes cluster

Tech Republic Data Center

If you've been searching for a solid GUI to help you manage your Kubernetes clusters, look no farther than Lens. Learn how to get started with this best-in-show GUI.

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FIX Not Able to Connect to WVD Personal Desktop VM Issue

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Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s see how to fix the issue not able to connect to WVD personal desktop issue. This issue is experienced with the latest release of WVD (a.k.a WVD v2). I have explained about WVD v2 ARM model architecture in the last blog post. I have shared the experience of creating new host pools, Workspaces, and Session Hosts […].

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7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production

Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.

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US Secret Service warns about increased cyberattacks against MSPs

Tech Republic Security

The US Secret Service has warned organizations about a rise in hacks of MSPs and offers advice on how to beef up security.

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Deploying and Managing Hybrid IT Architectures

Information Week

Here are three steps IT teams can take to create a strategy for a unified IT architecture as they deal with surges in cloud adoption and greater demands for cloud services.

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Amazon bans TikTok from employees’ phones citing security risks

GeekWire

(Bigstock Photo). Amazon is requiring employees to remove the popular video-sharing app TikTok from their mobile devices immediately due to security concerns, according to an internal email shared on Twitter and The New York Times. “Due to security risks, the TikTop app is no longer permitted on mobile devices that access Amazon email,” the company said Friday in an email to employees.

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ConfigMgr Community Hub Download Script | Edge Auto Update | SCCM

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Let’s see how to download Edge Auto Update PowerShell script from ConfigMgr community hub. I have explained how to enable the SCCM Community Hub node. ConfigMgr Community hub where IT Admins can share the script and other supported objects with other admins. The community hub is an optional cloud-based feature.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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Phishing attack spoofs Twitter to steal account credentials

Tech Republic Security

A new phishing campaign spotted by Abnormal Security attempts to trick people with a phony Twitter security notification.

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About the Wayfair Child Trafficking Conspiracy.

Gizmodo

R/conspiracy never sleeps, every day on the internet is a zombie march through a waking nightmare, and as a result, there is a new Pizzagate. The elements: home furnishing e-commerce platform Wayfair, exorbitantly-priced cabinets, a human trafficking theory, and a string of letters you should never type into Yandex.… Read more.

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Nvidia is now worth more than Intel

TechSpot

We hear a lot about how AMD is now a big challenger to Intel, but it still lags far behind Chipzilla when it comes to company valuation. Lisa Su’s firm has a market cap of $62.5 billion, almost a quarter of what Intel is worth.

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SCCM ADR Failure Alerts Setup Using ConfigMgr Subscriptions | ConfigMgr

Anoop

Subscribe YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get latest updates. [link]. Now let’s understand, how to build SCCM ADR Failure Alerts Setup Using ConfigMgr (a.k.a SCCM) Subscriptions. I have seen a question in the HTDM Forum about alerts on ADR failures. Learn How do we monitor ADR sync failures from SCOM? I already explained how to create an SCCM Automatic Deployment Rule.

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Entity Resolution Checklist: What to Consider When Evaluating Options

Are you trying to decide which entity resolution capabilities you need? It can be confusing to determine which features are most important for your project. And sometimes key features are overlooked. Get the Entity Resolution Evaluation Checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything to make your project a success! The list was created by Senzing’s team of leading entity resolution experts, based on their real-world experience.

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Microsoft warns organizations of consent phishing attacks

Tech Republic Security

In this type of phishing campaign, attackers trick people into giving a malicious app consent to access sensitive data, says Microsoft.

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Why this Seattle-area startup ditched its physical office — and what it means for the future of work

GeekWire

Tagboard CEO Josh Decker enjoys the last few moments inside his company’s physical office. The Seattle-area startup is going fully remote as questions swirl about when employees can return safely to work amid the pandemic. (Tagboard Photo). With no end in sight to the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to work-from-home going smoothly, Tagboard faced a dilemma: keep paying rent for the company’s existing office space, or go fully remote.

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California Condors Return to Sequoia National Park for First Time in 50 Years

Gizmodo

For the first time in nearly 50 years, California condors have returned to Sequoia National Park. The National Park Service announced on Wednesday that park staff spotted the critically endangered bird in the park back on May 28. This sighting signals that federal efforts to bring the California condor back from… Read more.

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Microsoft Teams’ new Together Mode is designed for pandemic-era meetings

The Verge

Microsoft is introducing some big updates to Microsoft Teams today. The software giant has been working on a new “Together Mode” for Teams ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and it’s designed to create a virtual live avatar of yourself that’s supposed to help you better engage with meetings. Microsoft is using AI to segment your face and shoulders and place you and your co-workers together in a virtual space.

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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI

“Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI” is an extensive guide for integrating generative AI into product strategy and careers featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks, and endorsed by over 20 leading AI and product executives, inventors, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

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Joker billing fraud malware eluded Google Play security to infect Android devices

Tech Republic Security

A new variant targeted Android users to subscribe them to premium services without their consent, according to Check Point Research.

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Explainer: What Is Machine Learning?

TechSpot

Machine learning (ML) is the study of computer systems that automatically improve with experience, a hot topic in the last few years, but a concept that's been around for decades. IBM programmer and AI pioneer Arthur Samuel coined the term "machine learning" in 1952.

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Seattle passes big business tax on salaries of top earners after years of false starts

GeekWire

Supporters of the head tax protest a vote to repeal the controversial legislation in 2018. Behind the banner, Councilmember Kshama Sawant calls for order. (GeekWire Photo / Monica Nickelsburg). Seattle’s years-long effort to tax the wealth generated by tech and other lucrative industries crossed a new milestone Monday. The Seattle City Council voted to approve a tax on the highest salaries at companies in the city with annual payroll expenses of $7 million or higher.

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Ford employees ask the company to stop making police cars

The Verge

Employees inside Ford have asked the company’s leadership to stop making and selling police vehicles, according to Jalopnik. In response, Ford CEO Jim Hackett has told employees in a letter that he doesn’t think it’s “controversial that the Ford Police Interceptor helps officers do their job” and that Ford will continue the business. The internal discussion, which Ford confirmed to The Verge , comes as the country is gripped by national movements for racial justice and against police brutality t

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How to Migrate From DataStax Enterprise to Instaclustr Managed Apache Cassandra

If you’re considering migrating from DataStax Enterprise (DSE) to open source Apache Cassandra®, our comprehensive guide is tailored for architects, engineers, and IT directors. Whether you’re motivated by cost savings, avoiding vendor lock-in, or embracing the vibrant open-source community, Apache Cassandra offers robust value. Transition seamlessly to Instaclustr Managed Cassandra with our expert insights, ensuring zero downtime during migration.

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CompTIA joins the battle to recruit high school and college students into cybersecurity

Tech Republic Security

The certification company will host prep sessions for the National Cyber League's cybersecurity competitions for individuals and teams.

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We Could Breach the 1.5 Degrees Celsius Threshold in the Next 5 Years

Gizmodo

Remember that earth-shattering climate report from a couple years ago that said we have to massively cut emissions by 2030 to ensure we don’t exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) threshold of global warming above pre-industrial temperatures? Well, there’s a chance we’ll cross that benchmark a lot sooner… Read more.

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WTIA announces 26 startups chosen for fourth edition of Founder Cohort Program

GeekWire

(BigStock Photo). The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) has announced the names of the 26 tech startups from across Washington state that will be participating in the organization’s latest Founder Cohort Program. Part of WTIA’s Startup Program, the Founder Cohort supports entrepreneurs and helps them develop their venture-scale companies over the course of a year.

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South Korean drone display reminds watchers to wash hands and wear masks

The Verge

Drones remind citizens in Seoul, South Korea, to wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines. | Photo: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. South Korea has done a remarkably good job of combating the COVID-19 pandemic. But as experts warn of a second wave of infections , the government has organized an unusual way to both thank its frontline medical staff for their hard work and remind citizens to abide by preventative measures: a drone light show over the Han River in the cap

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.