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Cybersecurity

Passwords like ‘1234’ are still one of the biggest threats in IoT/OT

A recent report found that default credentials are widely abused to form IoT botnets and break into industrial control systems.

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Employee Management

A helpful security motivator: Fear?!

A hybrid approach of moral responsibility and a good scare can lead to better protection of IT resources.

Billy Hurley

Cybersecurity

BlackBerry CTO Charles Eagan answers our car software questions

Cars are safe, Eagan tells IT Brew, but their increased reliance on software raises some concerns.

Eoin Higgins

ChatGPT offers fast help to coders with questions

As Microsoft announces greater access to ChatGPT, developers see possibilities for coders.

Billy Hurley

Work

Speed up software upgrades—with a slow build of momentum

A key to upgrading outdated software: Get the conversation going.

Billy Hurley

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Healthcare

Health3PT initiative takes aim at hospitals’ third-party risk

Billy Hurley | 02.2.2023

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Ransomware

Ransomware gangs had a busy holiday season

Tom McKay | 02.2.2023

Cybersecurity

Passwords like ‘1234’ are still one of the biggest threats in IoT/OT

Tom McKay | 01.31.2023

AI avatars for dead people raise ethical and security concerns

Eoin Higgins | 01.26.2023

SaaS

How to trial SaaS without upending your network, UX, or budget

Tom McKay | 01.24.2023

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CYBERSECURITY

2023's big three cybersecurity trends

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Q&A: How to keep healthcare IT from burning out

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What to know about text-based 'smishing' attacks

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5 tips for creating a successful digital transformation strategy

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Top insights for IT pros

From cybersecurity and big data to software development, IT Brew delivers the latest news and analysis of trends shaping the IT industry, like only The Brew can.