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Information security
fromTelecompetitor
6 days ago

Human Error/Carelessness + AI = Big Trouble: Security Report

Mobile attacks and AI-powered threats are rising, driven by human error and insufficient training, while mobile device management (MDM) adoption significantly reduces severe repercussions.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Server power purveyor couldn't keep its own machines alive

"For years we had problems with the factory servers shutting down over long weekends," Cole told Who, Me? Nobody could figure out the reason for the outage, but it was generally agreed that external events that took place over long weekends - things like major roadworks or electricity companies working on the grid - caused the issues. IT staff therefore decided acquiring a bigger uninterruptible power supply (UPS) would improve resilience.
Gadgets
Information security
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Discord blamed a vendor for its data breach - now the vendor says it was 'not hacked'

None of 5CA's systems were involved in the breach; platforms remain secure, and forensic findings indicate the incident occurred outside 5CA.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Human error caused crash that killed record-breaking skydiver Felix Baumgartner

Witnesses said the flight appeared normal until Baumgartner's paraglider started spinning to the ground, crashing near a hotel swimming pool. Prosecutor Raffaele Iannella said the investigation found no technical issues with Baumgartner's motorized paraglider. He fell into a spiral, and he could not get out. He was unable to do the maneuver that he should have done to exit [the fall], Iannella told the Associated Press.
World news
France news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

French jet left circling while Corsican controller caught Zs

An Air Corsica A320 was delayed when Ajaccio airport’s lone air traffic controller fell asleep, leaving the runway unlit and forcing pilots to circle.
#design-principles
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

I was a part-time DBA - until a fabulous failover foul-up

Always read and follow database command options to avoid unintended operations that can disrupt replication and production systems.
fromTechRadar
1 month ago

A spy among us: rethinking cybersecurity in a hybrid world

In today's work-anywhere culture, people are more connected than ever. As work becomes more mobile and meetings more virtual, one form of cyber threat is quietly becoming more common: audio surveillance. Cybersecurity now extends far beyond protecting email accounts and stored files. In a hybrid working environment, where conversations happen over video conferencing, voice messages and shared screens, it's not only your data that is at risk. The conversation itself can become a target.
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Hidden Vulnerabilities of Project Management Tools & How FluentPro Backup Secures Them

Relying solely on project management platforms' built-in backups exposes organizations to human error, cyberattacks, and costly data breaches; implement cloud backup and recovery.
Information security
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Employee distraction is now your biggest cybersecurity risk

Distracted and undertrained staff, not sophisticated threats, cause the majority of cyber incidents, with phishing as the primary attack vector.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Why do air disasters keep happening in African skies? DW 08/18/2025

Africa's aviation industry is facing serious safety concerns due to human error, regulatory failures, and inadequate training.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

No, Washington Post, Driver's Ed Isn't The 'Main Cause' of Our Road Violence Crisis - Streetsblog USA

Driver training alone may not address the systemic issues contributing to traffic fatalities.
#cybersecurity
fromIT Pro
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

M&S aims for full online restoration within four weeks following major cyber attack

Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 months ago

Better Together: How MFA and Strong Password Practices Can Help Bolster Security

Relying solely on MFA is inadequate against sophisticated cyber threats, highlighting the importance of understanding and addressing human vulnerabilities.
fromIT Pro
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

M&S aims for full online restoration within four weeks following major cyber attack

#aviation
#wimbledon
Digital life
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
3 months ago

British-built Hawk-Eye software goes dark during Wimbledon match

Hawk-Eye's automated line-calling system malfunctioned during a match, leading to a controversial missed call and player frustration.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Pacific Island States Call for Unified Cybersecurity Protocols and Digital Sovereignty | HackerNoon

Prioritize the human aspect in cybersecurity as it remains a critical vulnerability in digital financial inclusion efforts.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

Identity Security Has an Automation Problem-And It's Bigger Than You Think

Identity security is compromised by human error, with less than 4% of organizations fully automating identity workflows.
Automation gaps in identity security lead to vulnerabilities, as human reliance increases the risk of breaches.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Signs of human error grow in failure to evacuate Altadena during fire. But who is to blame?

Delayed evacuation alerts in west Altadena during the firestorm resulted from potential human error, causing tragic consequences for residents.
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Human error and power glitches to blame for most outages

Datacenter outages are less frequent but human error persists, with 66-80% of major outages linked to human factors, challenging overall reliability.
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