Lotus TechPros

06/28/2024

[Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Microsoft, Meta and gunmaker]

Families of the victims killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have filed two wrongful death lawsuits: one against the firearm manufacturer and another against two technology companies, Meta and Microsoft, for their alleged role in marketing the weapon used. More... https://buff.ly/4emoA8A

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The two lawsuits allege the technology firms entered into a ‘scheme’ with the gun manufacturer to promote its weapons.

06/25/2024

[Connected cars’ illegal data collection and use now on FTC’s “radar”]

The Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology has issued a warning to automakers that sell connected cars. Companies that offer such products "do not have the free license to monetize people’s information beyond purposes needed to provide their requested product or service," it wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. Just because executives and investors want recurring revenue streams, that does not "outweigh the need for meaningful privacy safeguards," the FTC wrote. More... https://buff.ly/4bq5HQw

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The regulator is warning OEMs to respect data privacy or it will get mad.

06/21/2024

[Elevating Cybersecurity Awareness & Mitigating Risks]

CV Rao, President, CTO of Lotus TechPros:

In today’s digital landscape, organizations can be categorized into three distinct groups concerning cybersecurity:

1. Proactive organizations dedicated to enhancing their cybersecurity measures continually.
2. Passive organizations witnessing the repercussions of cyber-attacks on other entities without taking adequate preventative action.
3. Affected organizations grappling with the aftermath of cyber breaches, facing reputational damage, legal battles, and financial penalties.

Irrespective of current categorization, all organizations share a common desire: to bolster their security measures proactively and prevent cybercrime-related incidents.

However, many business owners and CEO’s find themselves at a loss when it comes to elevating their cybersecurity prevention posture. More... https://buff.ly/3KHrgju

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06/18/2024

[Microsoft ties executive pay to security following multiple failures and breaches]

It's been a bad couple of years for Microsoft's security and privacy efforts. Misconfigured endpoints, rogue security certificates, and weak passwords have all caused or risked the exposure of sensitive data, and Microsoft has been criticized by security researchers, US lawmakers, and regulatory agencies for how it has responded to and disclosed these threats. More... https://buff.ly/4bn6G3a

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Microsoft has been criticized for "preventable" failures and poor communication.

06/14/2024

[Saving Seconds Is Better Than Hours]

My team and I have helped thousands of organizations, from seven-figure businesses to the Fortune Ten, increase their efficiency while decreasing burnout, stress and overwhelm. More... https://buff.ly/44tmqzz

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When you realize the value of a second, you'll find time-savings everywhere.

06/11/2024

[The spam came from inside the house: How a smart TV can choke a Windows PC]

The modern "smart" TV asks a lot of us. In exchange for connecting you to a few streaming services you use, a TV will collect data, show ads, and serve as another vector for bad actors. In a few reported cases, though, a modern connected TV has been blamed for attacks not on privacy, eyeballs, or passwords but on an entirely different computer. More... https://buff.ly/4d9ojFA

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The curious case of a living room screen making Windows' Settings app disappear.

06/07/2024

[How to Cultivate Genuine Friendships in a Digital Age]

Before the internet, creating a friendship with someone was pretty straightforward. Two people went to the same school, attended the same religious group, or worked together. More... https://buff.ly/4ebzJt4

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Before the internet, creating a friendship with someone was pretty straightforward. Two people went to the same school, attended the same religious group, or worked together. That shared interest proved...

06/05/2024

[Formula 1 chief appalled to find team using Excel to manage 20,000 car parts]

Excel is not an ERP. Running a business with Excel as a critical tool has many risks including getting data stolen. More... https://buff.ly/4cqeIK3

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Williams team leader may only be shocked because he hasn't worked IT.

05/31/2024

[Do You Need to Remove iPhone Bluetooth or CarPlay Data from a Rental Car?]

This is a question many people have. If you have rented cars often, you may have seen other people’s information on the car’s display. Usually, at least a list of devices that have previously connected to the car’s infotainment system. More... https://buff.ly/41aDwRe

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Have you been wondering if it is safe to connect your iPhone to a rental car using Bluetooth or CarPlay? What should you do to remove data?

05/10/2024

[The jobs we'll lose to machines -- and the ones we won't]

Machine learning isn't just for simple tasks like assessing credit risk and sorting mail anymore -- today, it's capable of far more complex applications, like grading essays and diagnosing diseases. With these advances comes an uneasy question: Will a robot do your job in the future? More... https://buff.ly/2QpvtKq

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Machine learning isn't just for simple tasks like assessing credit risk and sorting mail anymore -- today, it's capable of far more complex applications, like grading essays and diagnosing diseases. With these advances comes an uneasy question: Will a robot do your job in the future?

05/03/2024

[Your car might be talking to your insurance company]

A chilling new report from the New York Times brings into focus what we in the automotive press has been saying for years and years: the mountains of data your car generates is unsecured, and it is being used without your knowledge or consent. More... https://buff.ly/3vWOdvp

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New vehicle software likely reports drivers' transgressions directly to insurance providers

04/29/2024

[HP wants you to pay up to $36/month to rent a printer that it monitors]

HP launched a subscription service today that rents people a printer, allots them a specific amount of printed pages, and sends them ink for a monthly fee. HP is framing its service as a way to simplify printing for families and small businesses, but the deal also comes with monitoring and a years-long commitment.

Prices range from $6.99 per month for a plan that includes an HP Envy printer (the current model is the 6020e) and 20 printed pages. The priciest plan includes an HP OfficeJet Pro rental and 700 printed pages for $35.99 per month. More... https://buff.ly/49zOaUW

"Never own a printer again."