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How Arid Viper spies on Android users in the Middle East – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The spyware, called AridSpy by ESET, is distributed through websites that pose as various messaging apps, a job search app, and a Palestinian Civil Registry app




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How a signed driver exposed users to kernel-level threats – Week in Security with Tony Anscombe

A purported ad blocker marketed as a security solution leverages a Microsoft-signed driver that inadvertently exposes victims to dangerous threats




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Cyberespionage the Gamaredon way: Analysis of toolset used to spy on Ukraine in 2022 and 2023

ESET Research has conducted a comprehensive technical analysis of Gamaredon’s toolset used to conduct its cyberespionage activities focused in Ukraine




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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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Delhi HC issues notice to Telecom Department on accused judge's plea

Two former high court judges - SN Shukla of the Allahabad High Court and Quddusi of the Odisha High Court - have been charged by the CBI in the case. The agency had produced intercepted phone calls between the two judges as part of its charge sheet filed last July. It had also named other people in the alleged bribery scandal.




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Ericsson, Intel team up on 5G development in Malaysia with eye on enterprise use cases

Amongst the areas that Ericsson and Intel have identified for collaboration is the joint development of enterprise use cases in selected verticals such as manufacturing, transport and logistics.




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Spanish prosecutors investigate Meta over data use for AI

Spanish prosecutors said Thursday that they were investigating Facebook owner Meta over suspicions it breached data-protection laws by using users' data to train its AI programme. It added that prosecutors were seeking to protect users' "personal data" and would consult the Spanish data-protection authority about possible measures. du/mb/rlp/js




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Facebook has 3 billion users. Many of them are old.

The once-cool social media platform born before the iPhone is approaching two decades in existence. For those who came of age around the time Mark Zuckerberg launched thefacebook.com from his Harvard dorm room in 2004, it's been inextricably baked into daily life - even if it's somewhat faded into the background over the years.




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Meta's Threads swiftly signs up 30 million users, in clear threat to Twitter

Meta's Threads racked up more than 30 million sign-ups within about 18 hours of its launch, emerging as the first real threat to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, as it took advantage of its access to billions of Instagram users and a similar look to that of its rival.




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Meta prepares AI-powered chatbots in attempt to retain users

Meta has been designing prototypes for chatbots that can have humanlike discussions with its users, as the company attempts to boost its engagement with its social media platforms, according to the report, citing people with knowledge of the plans.




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Tapping the unused potential of photosynthesis

Scientists from the University of Southampton have reengineered the fundamental process of photosynthesis to power useful chemical reactions that could be used to produce biofuels, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

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Kolhapur civic body to use GIS, AI for property survey & assessment

The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to use Geo-Information System (GIS) to survey the number of properties in the city and also use artificial intelligence (AI) for assessing the size of the multi-storied buildings.




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IISc scientists use AI, Raman spectroscopy to detect bacterial pathogen

In a new study, Siva Umapathy and Deepak Kumar Saini’s teams have demonstrated another application for this combination: Quickly identifying bacterial pathogens in different types of clinical samples.




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Godrej & Boyce uses AI, ML, and analytics to improve product quality and reduce defects

G&B has deployed over 80 RPA bots to automate manual processes across the value chain. This has resulted in productivity improvement, reduction in errors and improvement of employee experience.




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UCBG Rental Venue Open House, Nov. 24

The UC Botanical Garden invites you to explore our two beautiful rentable facilities to host your next memorable event - the historic Julia Morgan Hall and stunning Redwood Grove Amphitheater. Perfect for weddings, celebrations, work meetings and retreats. Drop in anytime during the open house hours to explore the venues, pick up a cup of coffee and speak with our rental staff. No admission fee required; advance RSVP’s appreciated using this link. Find out more about our Rental offerings on our website.




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Ireland data centers consume more power than houses

According to Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO), data centers consumed 21 percent of all metered electricity consumption in 2023, up from five percent in 2015 and 18 percent in 2022.




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Case Study : Tesco uses BT Cloud Contact technology to bring it closer to customers

Tesco, one of the world’s largest retailers, is using the BT Cloud Contact solution to give its UK customers an enhanced, more flexible and more responsive contact centre service.




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Apple TV users may need an iPhone or iPad to accept iCloud terms and conditions

Previously, users were able to access Apple TV without needing any other Apple hardware. Users were allowed to set up the Apple TV, install apps, and make purchases completely independently. Sometimes users needed a web browser on a PC to perform the typical Apple ID management duties (if its necessary).




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Users can now mark messages as important or urgent in Microsoft Teams

Navigate to the "Mark as important" button which is present beneath the compose box and select either the "Important" or "Urgent" option depending on the level of attention the message requires.




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OpenAI to enable more customizations for enterprise and individual users

Speaking to investors at a Morgan Stanley conference, Altman said the AI company will focus on building a platform that sells APIs to others and creates killer apps like ChatGPT.




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Oppo aims to make GenAI accessible to 50 mn users in 2024, collaborates with Google, Microsoft

Oppo aims to make generative artificial intelligence accessible to 50 million users by 2024 through collaborations with Google and Microsoft, joining other handset makers like Samsung and Xiaomi in leveraging AI for sales growth.




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Study reveals how ionising radiation damages DNA and causes cancer

For the first time, researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have been able to identify in human cancers two characteristic patterns of DNA damage caused by ionising radiation. These fingerprint patterns may now enable doctors to identify which tumours have been caused by radiation, and investigate if they should be treated differently.

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Flipkart’s Blockchain-based FireDrops seeks more use cases

Walmart-owned ecommerce major Flipkart is collaborating with Polygon for its web3 plans and aims to go deep with this partnership this year, which can help change the way Indians shop and engage with brands online, senior industry executive told ET.




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Study highlights serious security threat to many internet users

RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have identified a weakness in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) of all Linux operating systems since late 2012 that enables attackers to hijack users' internet communications completely remotely.

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Researchers find that Android apps can secretly track users' whereabouts

Three years ago, the Federal Trade Commission dimmed hopes for the Brightest Flashlight app for Android, slapping its developer with charges of consumer deception. Why? The app was transmitting users' locations and device IDs to third parties without telling the users or getting their permission.

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Louisiana Tech University uses underground radar to locate post-Katrina damage

An innovative underground radar technology developed at Louisiana Tech University is helping the City of Slidell in south Louisiana to identify and document underground infrastructure damage that had gone undetected in the months and years following Hurricane Katrina.

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CERT-In finds multiple bugs in Microsoft Edge, advises users to update

"Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Microsoft Edge (chromium-based) which could allow the remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition, remote code execution, sensitive information disclosure and security restriction bypass on the targeted system," said the CERT-In advisory.




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Cargill debuts House of Chocolate in Belgium

As customers’ need for inspiration, innovation, and speed-to-market take precedence in today’s dynamic chocolate market, Cargill’s House of Chocolate provides them with a collaborative, end-to-end customer experience.




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State of the Industry 2018: Breakfast focuses on flavor, health, convenience

New and different flavors, portions and sizes styled for families on the go, and a mix of healthier ingredients including more protein are front and center for manufacturers of frozen breakfast products like pancakes, waffles and French toast.




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Sustainability and robotic innovations in warehouse equipment

Bakery and snack warehouse operations have little room for error when it comes to delivering fresh goods to market.




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Companies search for new and improved warehouse software

Companies often use warehouse management system (WMS) software to track traffic in and out of the warehouse. These systems are often a component of a larger enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.




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Advanced warehouse software solution for snack and bakery operations

Warehouse management software (WMS) and other software and technology solutions for snack and bakery operations.




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Warehouse software challenges for snack and bakery companies

Warehouse software is important for snack and bakery companies, in order to keep track of the comings and goings of products inside their warehouses.




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Automated technology can help increase efficiency in snack and bakery warehouses

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies are building varying levels of automation in their warehouse shipping and receiving areas, ranging from forklifts to autonomous vehicles, to traceability software and more, all in an effort to make their operations more efficient, effective, safer, and more profitable.




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Supernatural debuts holiday lineup of gingerbread houses, Hanukkah cookies, and more

Supernatural teamed up with King Arthur Baking Company and Vital Farms to launch ten brand-new kits for baking festive treats like gingerbread houses, Hanukkah sugar cookies, buttermilk doughnuts, themed sprinkle sets, and more.




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Treehouse Almonds, The Almond Project Partners receive New Hope Regeneration and Sustainability Award

The Regeneration and Sustainability Award honors trailblazing work by Treehouse California Almonds and The Almond Project partners to advance sustainable farming methods in California’s almond industry.




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Case Study: EverGrain's large-scale protein facility uses Pall Corporation's filtration technology

Pall Membralox Microfiltration System equipped with ceramic membranes with gradient permeability technology plays a critical role in purifying valuable protein.





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Case Study: Crown Bakeries' employee-focused, design-build renovation

After acquiring Crown Bakeries and its Smyrna, GA facility, private equity firm Arbor Investments sought the expertise of Stellar’s Food & Beverage team to design and build an upgraded, state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot processing facility.




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UK's KP Snacks reduces packaging tonnage, use of plastic

Company announces additional investment in flow wrap equipment to reduce plastic packaging across three of its popular brands.




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Little Northern Bakehouse Organic Gluten-Free Loaves

Little Northern Bakehouse is making organic options more accessible for all with the debut of three certified organic gluten-free bread varieties.




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Angelic Bakehouse improves its bread recipe

The new bread from Angelic Bakehouse offers an improved naturally sweeter taste and better texture, without compromising nutrition.




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Little Northern Bakehouse Sweet Hawaiian Wide Slice bread

Maker of gluten-free and plant-based breads and bakery products, Little Northern Bakehouse is debuting Sweet Hawaiian Wide Slide bread which adds flavorful variety to their top-selling line of full-size loaves.




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Vital Pursuit debuts meals designed for GLP-1 users

Introducing a line of high-protein meals with essential nutrients, Vital Pursuit lands at national retailers to provide dietary support for GLP-1 users and consumers focused on weight management.




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The Avocado Bread Co. launches entire line at Rouses

The local New Jersey-based brand debuts full line of avocado bread products in one of the largest independent grocers in the nation.




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State of the Industry 2022: Tortillas fulfill diversity of uses

The tortilla category largely flatlined during the past year, with some variation by type or brand of shell, as the world began to reopen after the worst of the pandemic and fewer consumers worked at home. 




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Bimbo Bakehouse brings comprehensive solutions to foodservice and the in-store bakery

Throughout the year, whenever you pick up a sandwich away from home, there is a good chance you have Bimbo Bakehouse to thank for your bread.




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Diamond of California's ready-to-use Nut Pie Crusts now available in new chocolate flavor nationwide

Diamond of California, the century-old producer of “Made for Homemade” specialty nuts, has announced the launch of a new chocolate flavor, of their ready-to-use Nut Pie Crusts, available now on both store shelves nationwide, and online with Amazon. 




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Enthuse Foundation announces pitch competition finalists

Five U.S.-based food, beverage, and CPG women entrepreneurs will compete for $60K in cash and in-kind prizes on Nov. 14 at The Town Hall by Skylight in NYC.




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Canyon Bakehouse Gluten Free debuts Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

Canyon Bakehouse's newest addition to its gluten-free lineup will be available nationwide this fall.




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Bimbo Bakehouse Foodservice debuts Double Decker Hamburger Bun

Available in a fully sliced and thaw and serve format, the product is a convenient labor-lean option for operators, requiring little to no prep and minimal employee training.