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The latest bank run in the United States and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th largest bank in the United States, has highlighted the importance of which financial institution businesses use to house their funds and transact with. While many believe the rapid rise in interest rates coupled with viral FUD brought about the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, many believe it was due to poor treasury management. As a result, the bank has gone under.

Forescout’s Vedere Labs has provided details on the recent ransomware campaign targeting VMware ESXi virtualization servers, or hypervisors, and analysed two payloads used in these attacks: variants of the Royal and Clop ransomware. We also present the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers in the campaign, discuss mitigation suggestions and list indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used for detection or threat hunting.

The recent scourge of data breaches saw some of the largest companies make headlines for all the wrong reasons over the last 12 months. The personal data of millions of individuals was compromised; ensuring security and compliance is a crucial factor for consumers. Consumers support the introduction of stronger regulations and are seeking organisations that prioritise security, privacy, and anonymity – all of which are underpinned by compliance.

If you're in the freelancing world or aspiring to join it, someone has probably suggested joining Upwork because of its vast freelancing opportunities. Upwork is a digital marketplace that bridges the gap between clients who need remote work done and freelancers who offer a multitude of services from writing to graphic designing to web and app design; you name it.

Meeting equity is ensuring every employee has an equal share of presence and voice in meetings, no matter the location. While the purpose is about representation, only one-third of employees are familiar with the term, finds Jabra’s Hybrid Ways of Working 2022 Report. A fully in-person meeting or a fully virtual meeting provides an equitable playing field. But if there is a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings, the balance is tipped and the minority group – typically the virtual joiners, will find themselves left out. Hybrid work is a widely adopted working model in 2023, so to even out the field, business and IT decision markets need to consider two key elements to meeting equity – visual equity and audio equity.

Lately, you’ve been feeling that something’s not quite right at home, but you can’t put your finger on it. Over a weekend coffee with your friend, you confide in her and between the two of you, you begin to suspect that your partner is having an affair. But you could be wrong: Your partner may not be cheating, but he may be having a mental breakdown.

Building a successful mobile app requires careful planning, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of your target audience's needs. By following these tips, you can create a mobile app that stands out from the competition, provides a seamless user experience, and helps you achieve your business goals.

Augmented analytics is an emerging technology that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a process that involves using machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and natural language processing to automate data analysis and make it more accessible to non-technical users. The goal of augmented analytics is to provide more accurate and meaningful insights to users, regardless of their technical abilities or level of expertise.

The humble apple may in fact help eliminate one of the most common and annoying health issues that affect women – urinary tract infections (UTI)s. UTIs can be debilitating and are caused by bacteria that find their way into the kidneys, urethra and bladder. UTIs are incredibly annoying infections that cause symptoms such as the constant urge to wee, a persistent burning sensation and pelvic pain. They can cause immense pain and discomfort and make your life miserable. Over 50 percent of women experience a UTI.

As a young man, I dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur and starting my own business. But with great jobs in my 20’s and 30’s my dream was kept at bay - contentment was earned via a salary instead. Life moved quickly. Marriage brought more commitments followed by children and a house in suburbia with the associated mortgage, car loans and school fees.