ESET researchers discovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allows sending malicious files disguised as videos

Demystifying CVE-2024-7262 and CVE-2024-7263

Would a more robust cybersecurity posture impact premium costs? Does the policy offer legal cover? These are some of the questions organizations should consider when reviewing their cyber insurance options

ESET research examines the group's malicious wares as used to spy on targets in Ukraine in the past two years

ESET Research details the tools and activities of a new China-aligned threat actor, CeranaKeeper, focusing on massive data exfiltration in Southeast Asia

As organizations harness the power of data, they can unlock new possibilities and drive transformative initiatives. Katragadda's insights make it abundantly clear that data is the cornerstone of any AI strategy.

As the cloud becomes an integral part of the business infrastructure, the need for a streamlined, accelerated approach to cloud adoption coupled with consistency in technology stacks is more pronounced than ever. Genie Yuan, Regional VP and Head of Field Engineering for APJ at Couchbase, shares key insights.

French food services & facilities management company Sodexo is consolidating its multiple ERP installations across the group to a single cloud-based ERP platform.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is using advanced data science algorithms to help over 20 lakh kirana stores in the country through a special initiative called ‘Smart Basket’

Crucial for CIOs and CISOs to stay informed and proactive in the face of the evolving threats, reveals a study made exclusively available to ETCISO.

​​ Global IT Centre will focus on cutting-edge technologies such as cloud engineering, data platforms, digital health applications, hyper automation, and artificial intelligence and machine learning, it further said.

The biggest gaps lie in technology readiness, with only 9 per cent of companies possessing the necessary AI capabilities like machine learning frameworks, prebuilt algorithms, and dynamic compute.

In an interview with ETCIO, Shalini Warrier, Executive Director, Federal Bank shares how their Digital CoE fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to banking, how it works together with the business to identify new opportunities, tenets of a bank-fintech partnership and how technology is at the fulcrum of every banking innovation.

As organizations become more complex, the necessity for collaborative leadership—where CXOs work together rather than in silos—has never been more pronounced.

AI is a strategic tool that can provide a competitive edge and foster R&D and innovation through the specific use of the technology. But is it increasingly becoming a mere marketing spiel? Do companies and key stakeholders understand the power of AI and its implied use cases for their domain or business? If yes, who should push AI implementation and skilling objectives in an organization?

“We have already crossed 7 million users on the Digi Yatra app. Every day, around 30,000 new users are enrolling in the system. In terms of usage, Digi Yatra has been used more than 30 lakh times across airports in India, and this number continues to grow rapidly.”

​Government policies and regulations play a crucial role in fostering technological adoption. Initiatives like the National Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) policy and collaborations with technology companies are steps in the right direction

Satellite data from NASA revealed that powerful storms in Super Typhoon Meranti were generating almost a foot or almost 300 millimeters of rainfall per hour. The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite measured the heavy rainfall on one side of the Category 5 super typhoon.

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Over a third of Indonesia's population do not have access to the web, especially in far-flung areas of the world's fourth most populous country.

Private banks including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis have been spending a lot on expanding their operations into the hinterlands of the country, contrary to public sector banks which have been investing in building capabilities and enhancing their digital functions. What’s driving this change? Is phygital the new norm in banking? Find out more here.

SASOL has adopted telepresence for collaboration between far-flung executives in Europe, North America and Africa. Running over the BT IP Connect global network it also enables federation with customers and suppliers. The solution’s earned Alec’s team a special recognition award from the CEO for bringing the company’s One SASOL philosophy and vision vibrantly to life

An infrastructure offering high levels of quality and flexibility was required as a platform for a new system. Buying or renting new servers – and connecting and configuring them in short timescales – would be an expensive and challenging task. The IMV technical team turned to BT and asked whether it would be possible to set up the system in a virtual environment .

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.

The country's leading search engine company is among tech firms shifting their focus to the commercialisation of large language model (LLM) applications after nearly two years of heavy investment in research and development in models that they tout as alternatives to OpenAI's GPT.

With AI-driven transformation, India is projected to increase its workforce from 423.73 million in 2023 to 457.62 million by 2028, a net gain of 33.89 million workers, according to a report on Wednesday.

The government of Assam is planning to pass a law that will require residents in the city of Guwahati to have closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in their homes and in apartments. The purpose of this law is to help the police detect crime, similar to the system in Hyderabad. The police also decided at a review meeting that family members of police personnel killed in terror attacks will be given government jobs.

The mutualistic relationship between tree roots and ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi has been shaping forest ecosystems since their inception. ECM fungi are key players supporting the growth, health and stress tolerance of forest trees globally, such as oak, pine, spruce, birch and beech, and help boost the productivity of bioenergy feedstock trees, including poplar and willow. The most common ECM fungus is Cenococcum geophilum, found in subtropical through arctic zones and especially in extreme environments. It is also the only mycorrhizal fungus in the Dothideomycetes, a large class comprised of some 19,000 fungal species, many of them plant pathogens.

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China has developed OpenKylin, an operating system based on the open-source Linux platform, to reduce its dependence on US technology. OpenKylin 1.0, created by a community of approximately 4,000 developers, has been utilised in various sectors, such as finance, energy, and even in its space program. China's tech industry has prioritised developing an operating system that is not dependent on US technology, and OpenKylin is one of several under development that could replace Microsoft's Windows and Apple's MacOS. Notably, the system provides reliable fundamental software services and ensures security in critical areas such as government affairs and finance.

An international team of computer science researchers has identified serious security vulnerabilities in the iOS - the operating system used in Apple's iPhone and iPad devices. The vulnerabilities make a variety of attacks possible.

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Addressing cybersecurity attack concerns raised by generative AI, Smith said that there will be an increasing number of organisations and governments that will use the technology to develop cybersecurity threats.

The suspects were detained for their alleged participation in distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyber attacks against public institutions and strategic sectors, the Civil Guard said.

Despite the noise around AI in the market right now, it is going to take time for companies to develop and adapt to the technology, Kalra said. On the business front, the company expects to fair well despite the challenging global environment and continue on its plan to expand in Europe and Asia Pacific while continuing the North America focus.

Fintech applications have simplified purchasing and put financial independence at everyone’s fingertips, challenging the traditional banking and lending system.

About 40% of CaratLane’s backend processes have been automated using a unified low-code platform for enterprises.

In an interview with ETCIO, Ravi Vijayaraghavan, SVP & Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Flipkart shares how the homegrown e-commerce giant leverages data science to drive customer experience and seller profitability.

Kapil Mahajan unveils Allcargo Group's unwavering commitment to innovation. He is aiming to move 80% of operational workloads to the cloud by the end of 2025.

At CloudWorld 2024, Larry Ellison highlighted Oracle's strategy to enhance security and efficiency through AI-powered autonomous databases and multi-cloud integration. He emphasized the importance of biometric authentication and Oracle’s expanding partnership with AWS to improve data management and performance.

Grey has had to vacate his garage office, Myke wants to thank Cortexans, Cortex joins the Notion Nation, and Myke has hired a personal assistant. Also, a lightning round of exciting Beta features.

With daily schedules more hectic than ever and meals often becoming grab-and-go occasions, it can be challenging for people to get the vitamins and minerals they need.

The Swiss manufacturer has introduced two products developed under the Cocoa Cultivation & Craft principle, which aims to coax out the nuances of flavor during the cultivation, fermentation, and roasting processes.

Green-tech start-up Melodea, Ltd. joins the sustainable packaging scene to take on the plastic waste crisis.

SIERA.AI and UniCarriers Americas are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic relationship to combine SIERA.AI’s innovative safety and autonomy technologies with UniCarriers’ expertise as a leading manufacturer and distributor of material handling equipment.  

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

Belgian Boys will debut two new products at Expo: Griddle Pancakes and Bite-sized Belgian Chocolate Chip Pancakes. 

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.

The organic snacks also has its sights set on increased national distribution.

Global packaging business TricorBraun has appointed Susan Bergethon as senior vice president and general counsel, effective immediately.

Rapid growth of the snack brand called for an upgrade in its packaging technology.