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ESET Research Podcast: APT Activity Report Q4 2023–Q1 2024

The I-SOON data leak confirms that this contractor is involved in cyberespionage for China, while Iran-aligned groups step up aggressive tactics following the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023




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ESET Threat Report H1 2024

A view of the H1 2024 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts




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ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2024–Q3 2024

An overview of the activities of selected APT groups investigated and analyzed by ESET Research in Q2 2024 and Q3 2024




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Report says over 700 million active internet users in India as of December 2022

The active internet user base aged 12 years and older has grown more than 20% year-on-year to reach 595 million in 2022.




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BSNL issues purchase order to TCS, ITI for 1 lakh 4G sites: Report

On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the third revival package for the telecom PSU worth Rs 89,047 crores which also includes the allotment of 4G/5G spectrum through equity infusion.




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Twitter’s headcount has sunk 90% to 1,000 since Musk’s $44-billion takeover: report

In an interview with the BBC last month, CEO Elon Musk said he had fired more than 6,000 people since taking over Twitter.




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Data centers make compelling case for investment: Report

The investment banking company expects the data center market to undergo significant structural changes, through the introduction of new business models and new investment profiles. Cloud computing is likely to remain the main driver of expansion for the data center industry.




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CPI inflation is likely to breach 6% in October: UBI report

The continued spurt in food prices and fading of the high base effect likely led to a spike in October retail inflation figures. According to a report by the Union Bank of India, retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index is seen jumping to 6.15 per cent, breaching RBI's 6 per cent tolerance band.




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India's digital lending market likely to grow $515 bn by 2030 : Report

Given the low base and huge demand, the digital lending industry remains in an expansive phase. According to a recent report by IIFL FinTech, the digital lending market is expected to grow to a whopping USD 515 billion by 2030.




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Internet shutdowns cost $1.9 billion to India in Jan-Jun 2023: Report

The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the global non-profit Internet Society said in its report 'Netloss'.




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Meta may release a ‘commercial version’ of its language model for businesses: Report

Meta announced the LLaMA in February this year in several sizes (7B, 13B, 33B, and 65B parameters) so it can be used by a range of users and companies. At I/O 2023, Google also talked about multiple LLMs that are suited to companies of different sizes.




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85% industry leaders call for major investments in quantum computing: Report

The survey, gathered insights from 200 senior executives and CXOs, reveals that sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, and artificial intelligence could witness unprecedented advancements through quantum computing.




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India is leading in AI adoption at 30%, surpassing global average of 26%: BCG report

India is leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, according to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which pegged that 30 per cent of Indian companies are maximizing value through the use of such emerging technology.




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India's IT spending to reach $160 bn in 2025: Report

"In 2025, Indian chief information officers (CIOs) will start allocating budgets for generative AI (GenAI) beyond initial proof-of-concept projects," said Naveen Mishra, VP Analyst at Gartner.




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Apple working on AR shopping feature on iPhone: Report

Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on a new version of its Apple Store application which will offer an augmented reality (AR) shopping feature on iPhone.




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Demand for design professionals in semiconductor GCCs dips in July-Sep: Report

Semiconductor design global capability centres (GCC) account for approximately 4 per cent of India's total GCCs, with a growth rate of about 7 per cent in the last two decades.




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Major AI models not very transparent, says report

Artificial intelligence (AI) based foundations models such as Meta's Llama 2 and OpenAI's GPT-4 are low on transparency, according to a global report.




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OpenAI's internal AI details stolen in 2023 breach: Reports

OpenAI executives informed both employees at an all-hands meeting in April last year and the company's board about the breach, according to the report, but executives decided not to share the news publicly as no information about customers or partners had been stolen.




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AI-driven cyber attacks top risk for enterprises, says report

According to Zachary Ginsburg, senior director, research in the Gartner Risk & Audit Practice, while the upcoming US election generates headlines over the candidates' regulatory, trade and other proposals, organisations have difficulty considering the actual risk implications from the many scenarios that might unfold.




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US considering new restrictions on AI chip exports to China: report

The Commerce Department will stop the shipments of chips made by Nvidia and other chip companies to customers in China as early as July, the report said.




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Indian consumers are spending 52% of their time on open internet: Report

The open internet — comprising news and general websites, over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV), music streaming and online gaming — reaches almost 600 million consumers, which equates to nearly every internet user in India.




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46 pc Indian IT professionals say all corporate data stored in Cloud is sensitive: Report

According to the IT company Thales, Cloud security spending has now topped all other security spending categories. About 37 per cent of organizations have experienced a Cloud data breach in India, with 14 per cent having had one in the past year.




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Fortress Technology adds to existing Contact Reporter turkey package

Fortress Technology recently released a new suite that will add to the company’s Contact Reporter turnkey package.




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Fortress Technology launches multi-metal detector data reporting tools

Fortress Technology has launched its new suite of connectivity software to streamline data collection procedures.




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Fortress to debut smart data, digital reporting solution at PACK EXPO

Fortress Technology’s smart data capture solution combats the digital disconnect experienced by manufacturers when operating multiple metal detectors, weighing machines, and combination systems simultaneously. 




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Report: Pistachios dominate California tree nut industry

Pistachios have emerged not only as a profitable option for growers in the U.S., but also as a favorite snack among consumers.




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State of the Industry Report—July Snacks: Champion Chips

Be they kettle-cooked, baked, fried, formed and even puffed, potato chips are still gold medal winners in the snack race.




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State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Flavorful Fanfare, Crackers and Crisps

Crunch and flavor have always been gold and silver medalists in the cracker and crisp game, but because consumers are looking for more healthful snacks, there have been interesting developments with these products.




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Bread, rolls contribute to children’s excessive sodium intake, says CDC report

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that nearly half of children’s sodium intake comes from 10 foods, including bread and rolls.




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T. Hasegawa USA releases 'Flavor Lifecycles' trends report

T. Hasegawa's newest trends report takes a look at foodservice, flavors, and generational trends.




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New report identifies California Raisins as a plant-based fat replacer in baked goods

The California Raisin Marketing Board has released a new white paper spotlighting the functional benefits and opportunities for California-grown raisins and raisin ingredients as a fat replacer in baked goods.




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GNT trends report highlights demand for sustainable, natural colors

The trend, termed ‘Regeneration Rising,’ involves new palettes and factors consumers want.




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US Foods releases 2023 Sustainability Report

The report details momentum across the company's three strategic focus areas: products, people, and planet.




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Report: Top 150 Frozen Food Processors, including snacks

Our sister mag Refrigerated & Frozen Foods has released its annual ranking of the largest frozen food companies in the U.S.




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State of the Industry Report—Frozen Baked Goods—Versatile Players

Busy lifestyles and affordability aren’t the only reasons why consumers add frozen baked goods to their shopping cart each week.




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State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Game Changers,Tortilla Chips

Harris Interactive recently released the results of its 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend study, which analyzed the responses of more than 38,500 consumers on key measures of brand health for more than 1,500 lifestyle, product and service brands. When questioned about the brands they are likely to reach for when craving a salty snack, respondents chose Lay’s Potato Chips—the top-ranked salty snack for the past eight years—followed by two other Frito-Lay North America brands, Doritos and Tostitos.




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State of the Industry Report—Snacks: Pursuing the Perfect Pretzel

Pretzels have been around for more than a thousand years, originating in southern Europe around 610 A.D., according to historians. Today, crispy, hard pretzels are consumed by people in many of the countries represented at the 2012 Olympics.




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State of the Industry Report—Jerky: Meaty Considerations

When it comes to the Olympics, most people prefer some sports over others. The same holds true for consumers when it comes to snack foods.




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State of the Industry Report: Popcorn, Corny Competition

Low in calories, high in fiber—popcorn may just be the perfect natural snack. Of course, that doesn’t stop manufacturers from trying to up the ante by enhancing all the whole grain has to offer. Now, popcorn can be found competing with chips, pretzels and even candy in the snacking Olympics.




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State of the Industry Report: Pork Rinds, Ingredients: New Twists on an Old Game

Pork rinds are probably the most misunderstood item in the snack category. This is surprising, because people have been eating pork rinds—also called pork skins—as long as they have been eating pigs. One of the world’s first snack foods created thousands of years ago, and favored in the southern states, pork rinds are a simple combination of fried pork skins and salt.




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PEX pipe and tubing freeze-break resistance and benefits addressed in new technical report

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) published a new technical report related to the break resistance of PEX pipe and tubing when fluid inside becomes frozen.




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Quest Diagnostics report shows alarming increase in workforce drug test cheating

The analysis of nearly 10 million drug tests reveals a surge in cheating, particularly related to marijuana.




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Blackline Safety reports 50% growth in fire-hazmat business

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone.




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A+A 2023 reports record number of exhibitors at international safety trade show

The trade show and congress cover all aspects of a holistic prevention culture – from corporate health management and personal protection to workspace design and workplace safety management. 




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Amazon Prime Day major cause of injuries for warehouse workers, Senate report says

The report said peak shopping times resulted in the “highest weekly injury rates” for Amazon warehouse workers.




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Navigating OSHA recordkeeping & reporting

As OSHA continues to update its 2016 rule on recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses, organizations should be aware of new policies that affect how they treat – and reward – safety in the workplace.




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Fastenal reports 2017 annual and fourth quarter earnings

Fastenal Company announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Net sales increased 108% for the year, and 14.8% in the fourth quarter. Gross profit for the year was 10.1%.




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Whisleblower probe finds cargo firm retaliated against seaman who reported safety concerns to US Coast Guard

OSHA ordered the Maersk Line to reinstate the seaman and pay $457,759 in back wages, interest, compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages. 




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BLS reports lowest fatal injuries in 2020 since 2013

In mid-December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their annual report on fatalities and injuries in the workplace. The report details specific data from the year prior.




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Report uncovers extreme stress facing industrial workers

A new report conducted by a third-party research firm reveals that the demands of transport workers, as defined by warehousing, transport, manufacturing and construction, are having significant negative impacts not only on industrial workers’ bodies, but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.