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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has introduced sensible recommendations for password management, moving away from outdated practices like frequent password changes and enforcing complex character combinations.   According to NIST's...

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton, known as the "Godfather of AI," has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work on neural networks.   His innovations laid the foundation for many AI applications today, such as image recognition and large language...

In a global operation, authorities dismantled the Ghost cybercrime platform, leading to 51 arrests across multiple countries. Ghost, an encrypted communication platform, was notorious for enabling drug trafficking, money laundering, and other criminal activities....

Google has introduced blue verification checkmarks for Gmail users on iOS and Android, significantly boosting email security. This new feature is part of Google's ongoing effort to safeguard users from phishing attacks and email fraud. Previously available only on the...

Telegram is facing increasing legal scrutiny as South Korea has launched a probe into the messaging platform, following similar legal challenges in France.   South Korean authorities are investigating Telegram’s role in spreading illicit deepfake pornography, a...

As a guest of www.onix.digital, we have been attending the 8th National ICT Summit in Namibia, which has emphasised the nation’s readiness for the digital age.   Minister Emma Theofelus, addressing the summit, highlighted Namibia's ninth-place ranking in AI...

A massive data breach involving VKontakte (VK), a popular Russian social media platform, has exposed the personal details of over 390 million users. The stolen data, amounting to 27.6 GB, was leaked on a hacker forum by a user known as HikkI-Chan. The data includes...

LEGO and Nike's recent collaboration represents a strategic masterstroke in an era where brand partnerships are pivotal for market creation. By combining LEGO’s creative playfulness with Nike’s athletic innovation, the two brands have tapped into a shared ethos of...

At UFC 305, the Middleweight Champion fighting out of South Africa did it again. Dricus Du Plessis showcased a game plan that successfully countered Israel Adesanya's striking prowess. Forbes reported the tap-out loss as the first submission setback of Adesanya's...