By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Make sure you’re able to bounce back if, or when, a data disaster strikes. “Backup refers to copying physical and virtual files, or databases, to a secondary location for preservation in case of equipment failure or catastrophe. Backing up data is pivotal to any successful disaster recovery … More World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic
The verge reports that A number of well-known AI researchers — and Elon Musk — have signed an open letter calling on AI labs around the world to pause development of large-scale AI systems, citing fears over the “profound risks to society and humanity” they claim this software poses. The letter, published by the nonprofit … More Elon Musk and top AI researchers call for pause on ‘giant AI experiments’
How fraudsters groom their marks and move in for the kill using tricks from the playbooks of romance and investment scammers. Sometimes you have to say things that go without saying: Social media and instant messaging have made staying in touch with friends easier than ever. These days, you’re never too far away from people … More Pig butchering scams: The anatomy of a fast‑growing threat
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As TikTok CEO attempts to placate U.S. lawmakers, it’s time for us all to think about the wealth of personal information that TikTok and other social media giants collect about us. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has appeared before the U.S. Congress to give his take on the app’s data security and privacy practices and … More What TikTok knows about you – and what you should know about TikTok
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