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Cybersecurity

FBI calls out callback phishers

In a private-business advisory, the FBI offers best practices and a warning about companies victimized by everyday IT management tools.

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Cloud

Companies weigh costs of flying with Copilot 365

Though Copilot helps users soar through Office tasks, many companies may still need to make a business case.

Billy Hurley

Cloud

FTC looking at cloud sector, chair says

“This is a market that’s not always super visible to everyday people, but behind the scenes it increasingly plays a critical role,” FTC chair says.

Eoin Higgins

Cybersecurity

The most common password is no longer ‘password,’ but don’t get your hopes up

Users might have used “password” slightly less, but they’re swapping it for worse.

Tom McKay

Software

Prompt engineering leading AI software design innovations

“You can have GitHub Copilot from me when you pry it from my cold, dead hands,” a Microsoft engineer tells IT Brew.

Eoin Higgins

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IT Operations

CISA’s role in infrastructure security is getting an upgrade

Tom McKay | 11.28.2023

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Cybersecurity

Ransomware gang hits British Library, internal files leaked

Eoin Higgins | 11.28.2023

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Cybersecurity

FBI calls out callback phishers

Billy Hurley | 11.22.2023

Cybersecurity

Phishers add QR codes to the menu

Billy Hurley | 11.22.2023

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Cloud

Hyperscale data center capacity projected to explode—as is its power consumption

Tom McKay | 11.22.2023

Quick Insights

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RANSOMWARE

What is Darkside ransomware

Learn about Darkside ransomware, Noberus ransomware, Ransomware as a Service (RaaS), and how to keep your data safe.

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CYBERSECURITY

What cyber insurance is, and how to make the most of it

Burned by the high cost of claims in recent years, cyber insurers introduce more exclusions.

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CYBERATTACKS

What’s a zero-day attack (and how can you prepare for one)?

Zero-day attacks are especially difficult to defend against because by their very nature, no one sees them coming.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

5 tips for creating a successful digital transformation strategy

Learn how to set goals and measure success, create an implementation timeline, and much more.

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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.