The art of saying no is a powerful tool for the CISO in the era of AI | CSO Online

Sometimes, CISOs must say no to emerging tech, especially when the risks are not fully understood nor mitigants fully implemented, and that can be challenging at a time like this when AI adoption is skyrocketing.

Forget wheel clamps – illegally parked cars are now getting hit by this dystopian ‘windscreen barnacle’ | TechRadar

However, Barnacle Parking has made it easier for those unfortunate enough to have a massive yellow brick suckered to a windscreen to resolve the situation. The driver simply scans a QR code, pays the fine and the device is remotely released.

Using AI to decode dog vocalizations

University of Michigan researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI, developing tools that can identify whether a dog’s bark conveys playfulness or aggression.

Windows Feature That Records Everything You Do Can Easily Be Hacked

Worse yet, as Wired reports, Microsoft has essentially admitted that it won’t hide passwords or other highly sensitive information — and researchers have already found easy ways to recover this data.

225,000 More Cybersecurity Workers Needed in US: CyberSeek – SecurityWeek

Between May 2023 and April 2024, cybersecurity job postings totaled nearly 470,000, with network and system engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and information systems security officers in the highest demand. 

Sword Health announces Phoenix conversational AI

Patients can talk directly to Phoenix about how they are feeling, and the new “specialist” can respond, offer feedback and adjust the difficulty and duration of the session in real time. 

Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, report finds | CyberScoop

The threat facing U.S. health care systems is no longer theoretical, with several important health care providers getting hit by ransomware attacks in recent months. 

The world’s largest 3D printer is building cozy homes from wood | CNN

The new printer can produce objects as large as 96 feet long by 32 feet wide by 18 feet high and can print up to 500 pounds per hour.

Russia Aims Cyber Operations at Summer Olympics

Two Russian state-aligned threat actors have been carrying out online influence operations designed to undermine the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

Spiceworks News and Insights: IT Careers: 10 In-Demand IT Jobs

IT jobs aren’t one-size-fits-all, either. If you’re looking to enter the field, taking some time to fully understand the diverse roles and necessary qualifications will help you choose an IT job that matches your skill set and tackle your career goals.