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Aug 04, 2024

How Will Wall Street’s AI Experiment End?

Robert Garmaise, VP of AI research, emphasizes that while AI holds transformative potential for financial markets, its success hinges on addressing regulatory concerns, ensuring transparency, and maintaining investor trust. He points out that Wall Street's integration of AI must balance innovati...

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Aug 02, 2024

Chance of Nvidia Losing Antitrust Probe Unlikely, Says Analyst

Scott Bickley, advisory practice lead, comments on the antitrust probe involving Nvidia. Bickley highlights that the likelihood of Nvidia losing the probe is minimal due to the company's strategic market position and the ongoing demand for its technology. He emphasizes Nvidia's strength in innova...

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Aug 01, 2024

OpenAI’s SearchGPT: Is AI Searching a Threat to Google?

Brian Jackson, principal research director, talks about the potential threat posed by AI-driven search technologies like OpenAI's SearchGPT to Google's dominance in the search market. Jackson highlights that while Google's search algorithms are well-established, the introduction of advanced AI se...

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Jul 31, 2024

After CrowdStrike Outage, What Will Become of Automatic IT Updates?

John Annand, research practice lead, shares his insights on CrowdStrike's decision to implement automatic software updates. Annand highlights the benefits of such updates in maintaining security and reducing vulnerabilities, emphasizing their role in ensuring systems are consistently protected ag...

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Jul 31, 2024

Dashlane Study Reveals Massive Spike in Passkey Adoption

Carlos Rivera, principal advisory director, discusses the significant increase in passkey adoption revealed by a recent Dashlane study. He emphasizes the importance of this trend for enhancing security and reducing the reliance on traditional passwords, which are often vulnerable to breaches. Riv...

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Jul 31, 2024

DigiCert Validation Bug Sets up 83,267 SSL Certs for Revoking

Fred Chagnon, principal research director, discusses the recent DigiCert validation bug that led to the revocation of 83,267 SSL certificates. Chagnon emphasizes the critical importance of robust validation processes in certificate authorities to prevent widespread disruptions and maintain trust ...

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Jul 30, 2024

The Cost of a Data Breach Continues to Escalate

Fritz Jean-Louis, principal cybersecurity advisor, comments on the escalating costs of data breaches. He notes that the financial implications are growing due to factors such as increased regulatory penalties, higher costs of recovery, and more sophisticated cyber threats. Jean-Louis emphasizes t...

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Jul 30, 2024

China Takes Steps to Implement Digital ID Initiative

Manish Jain, principal research director, discusses China's implementation of a digital ID initiative aimed at enhancing security and streamlining services. He highlights the potential benefits, such as improved public service efficiency and reduced fraud, while also addressing the challenges rel...

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Jul 29, 2024

VMware ESXi Hypervisor Vulnerability Grants Full Admin Privileges

John Annand, research practice lead, discusses the significant VMware ESXi hypervisor vulnerability that grants attackers full administrative privileges. Annand emphasizes the critical nature of this flaw, highlighting the potential for severe security breaches if not addressed promptly. He advis...

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