Canonical has revealed the name for its next release: Ubuntu Linux 24.10 will be known as "Oracular Oriole." Beyond the catchy alliteration, what does this name tell us about the upcoming version...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/28/ubuntu-linux-24-10-oracular-oriole/
It might surprise you to know that more than 70 new vulnerabilities are published every day. And despite their risk-reducing value in helping SOC teams address these, vulnerability management sol...
The latest release in the world of Linux, Voyager 24.04 LTS, introduces a novel approach by combining two popular desktop environments, GNOME and Xfce, into a single distribution. Based on Ubuntu...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/linux-voyager-24-04-gnome-xfce/
Kioxia has announced its new TransMemory U304 series of USB flash drives. One of the key attributes of the TransMemory U304 series is the slide-click mechanism that allows users to extend and ret...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/kioxia-transmemory-u304-usb-flash-drive/
Today, Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and Microsoft unveil their latest initiative: the AI Innovation Lab. This venture builds on their ongoing global partnership, aiming to harness generative AI ...
Microsoft, in partnership with IBM, has released the source code of MS-DOS 4.00 under the open-source MIT license. This release comes a decade after Microsoft first made the source code for MS-DO...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/microsoft-and-ibm-open-source-ms-dos-4-00/
In today's digital world, we deal with a vast array of file formats daily, from documents and images to videos and audio files. However, not all software or devices can open every document type, ...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/software-file-converters-how-they-work-and-why-you-need-them/
Cyber criminals are relentlessly exploiting new technologies to improve their chances of success. As such, security professionals are feeling the pressure of keeping watch against these threats a...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/human-risk-management-automation-can-help-beat-burnout/
Vivaldi Technologies has released the latest version of its free, highly customizable browser with the launch of Vivaldi 6.7 for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. The new release focuses on i...
Five-hundred-and-ninety-two in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past sev...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/best-windows-apps-this-week-236/
Many organizations are embracing the benefits of digital transformation to improve efficiency and customer experience. Historically the public sector has often lagged behind when it comes to new ...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/26/addressing-digital-transformation-needs-in-the-public-sector-qa/
As we observe Stress Awareness Month, it's important to recognize the toll that phishing attacks can take on individuals and organizations. These attacks have become increasingly sophisticated an...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/25/the-psychological-impact-of-phishing-attacks-on-your-employees/
Following a short beta test period, Canonical today released Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS. Codenamed “Noble Numbat,” this version promises enhanced performance, security, and developer productivity...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/25/ubuntu-linux-2404-lts-noble-numbat/
Many companies have blocked access to public LLMs like ChatGPT due to security and compliance risks, preventing employees from taking advantage of the benefits of generative AI for day-to-day use...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/25/new-tool-lets-enterprises-build-their-own-secure-gen-ai-chatbots/
New research from ISC2 shows improved representation of women under 30 in cybersecurity roles but concludes that more need to be done to improve diversity. The study gathered responses from 14,86...
This year has already seen several warnings of attacks targeting elections that are happening around the world. A new report from NETSCOUT has identified a rise in politically motivated DDoS atta...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/25/politically-motivated-ddos-attacks-on-the-rise/
TCL Mobile is set to make waves in the budget smartphone market with the launch of the TCL 50 XL 5G, available at Metro by T-Mobile here now. As the inaugural device in the highly anticipated 50 ...
Synthetic identity fraud is most commonly associated with fraud in banking or against credit unions but is often mistakenly overlooked in digital commerce. With fraudsters becoming cleverer about...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/24/the-increasing-sophistication-of-synthetic-identity-fraud/
In the infosec world we continually preach about “defense in depth,” or layered security. The idea is that if a defensive measure at one layer fails, there are additional layers behind it tha...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/24/the-nist-nvd-situation-and-vulnerability-management-programs/
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced a £6.4 million grant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest in AI-technology skills-based training. This d...
https://betanews.com/2024/04/24/how-ai-will-shape-the-future-of-the-legal-industry/