Worldwide, the number of cybersecurity professionals hit a record of almost 4.66 million this year, of whom 859,027 were based in Asia-Pacific, according to the 2022 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The online survey was conducted in collaboration with Forrester Research between May and June this year, polling 11,779 individuals responsible for cybersecurity in their workplace. Respondents were from 14 markets across four regions, including Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, India, the US, and the UK....

App Annie predicts that the popular video app TikTok will surpass 1.5 billion active users, something that took apps like WhatsApp nearly two years longer to accomplish. “TikTok has grown at a rapid rate compared to social-media rivals in 2021, even after it was banned in India in June 2020 – previously one of their top high-growth markets,” App Annie analysts explained. “TikTok’s global rise could be carving out time away from video streaming providers and attracting significant advertising dollars due to their wide reach and deep user engagement....

The wireless chips help iPhone users find their Apple devices if lost, provide other functional Near-field communication (NFC) abilities such as wireless payment, and allow users to interact with their car. However, cybercriminals could theoretically weaponize these design features to orchestrate financial and car theft, as well as hack journalists and other high-profile targets, a paper published by researchers from Germany’s Technical University of Darmstadt said. Malware Can Be Loaded While Phone Is Off The current “undocumented” iPhone LPM implementation in iOS 15 is hardware-based, and cannot be remedied with a software update, the researchers wrote....

While economies globally are struggling and consumers are tightening up on spending, the company could be preparing an even pricier iPhone than its $1,099 iPhone Pro Max starting point. Bloomberg’s Apple watcher Mark Gurman reports the company could introduce an Ultra iPhone model that’s more expensive than the Pro tier. It would come in the wake of Samsung’s recent announcement of its Galaxy S23 Ultra, which starts at $1,199 and boasts a 200 megapixel main camera....

A New Day, A New Vulnerability It seems that such discoveries arise when Apple releases innovative new hardware like the AirTag or overhauls their chips in the case of the new M1s. However, recent security vulnerabilities have even hit operating systems (OS), like macOS. Yet again, on July 26th, 2021 a new privilege escalation vulnerability (a security flaw) was discovered by Apple in their own operating system product lineup. The vulnerability was found within three Apple OSs; on the new Big Sur OS that is designed to run on Apple’s new M1s, as well as on iOS and iPadOS (the iPhone and iPad operating systems, respectively....

The company said Primephonic offers an “outstanding listening experience with search and browse functionality optimised for classical, premium-quality audio, handpicked expert recommendations, and extensive contextual details on repertoire and recordings”. Primephonic is no longer available for new subscribers, as of now, and will be taken offline from September 7. See also: Best music service 2021: Premium music streaming apps “Artists love the Primephonic service and what we’ve done in classical, and now we have the ability to join with Apple to deliver the absolute best experience to millions of listeners,” Primephonic co-founder and CEO Thomas Steffens said....

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said for several months that Apple’s attempts at creating a 5G chip were futile, but now Kuo says Apple’s homemade chip will debut in the next iPhone SE, which is expected to be released next year. Also: Everything you need to know about the Apple M2 chip Kuo predicts that the iPhone SE 4 will include Apple’s 5G modem and will turn up with a list of improvements and changes....

Weak Passwords Up for Grabs Many news articles regarding the Disney+ hacking seem to have one theme in common, weak passwords and using passwords repeatedly across multiple accounts. Disney+ is the new subscription-based streaming service from Disney that was officially launched last Tuesday. Since then thousands of users reportedly have had their Disney+ accounts hacked. Hackers apparently accessed subscribers’ Disney+ accounts, logging them out of their devices and then changed the email and password associated with the accounts....

Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter was $236.9 million, or $2.96 per diluted share. Revenue was $748.7 million, an increase of 23.7% year-over-year. Analysts were expecting earnings of $2.71 per share on revenue of $738.13 million. Arista had been predicting a revenue between $725 million and $745 million. The report sent Arista shares up by 4.71% in late trading. Jayshree Ullal, Arista’s president and CEO, said the company is experiencing strong demand for its client to cloud networking portfolio across all customer sectors....

The company’s new global L3 private core is designed to complement the global L2 private core, and Aryaka also debuted the FlexCore and AppAssure products. The tools help customers map their sites to their private core of choice and provide “deep deterministic visibility, observability, and control.” Both FlexCore and AppAssure are now available and free for current Aryaka customers. Aryaka additionally announced the release of Aryaka Prime EZ, Aryaka SmartConnect Pro, and Aryaka SmartConnect EZ....

The new lineup of laptops adds new models of the Vector, Raider Stealth, Sword, Katana, and of course, the biggest powerhouse to come out of MSI in recent years, an upgraded version of the Titan GT. This also comes in addition to the Creator Series laptop, Pulse, and Cyborg announcements, too. Also: CES 2023 tech you can actually buy now The models upgrade users’ experience not only by adjusting the gaming displays to a 16:10 ratio, but also received a brand new cooling pipes design....

With countries such as Singapore already running pilots across several verticals, 5G deployments are expected to ramp up as more networks are rolled out this year. In fact, 5G connections will double over the next two years, with new network deployments expected in more than 30 countries this year alone, said industry group GSMA. Of the new networks slated for rollout in 2023, 15 are anticipated to be 5G standalone networks....

The company also raised its outlook for 2021 after it added 789,000 net new postpaid phone subscribers, well ahead of estimates. AT&T’s report landed a day after Verizon reported strong results due as revenue from selling devices surged amid a 5G upgrade cycle. AT&T reported earnings of 21 cents a share on revenue of $44 billion, up 7.6% from a year ago. Adjusted non-GAAP earnings were 89 cents a share....

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Let’s dig in. Torchier-style lampAngles to adjust light bounceMulti-color Alexa control Pros Nice, bright lightGood colorAlso allows manual control Cons Only 2.4GhzKind of annoying to set upCan’t replace bulb if fails Our living room has been sporting the brightest Hue bulbs we could find, which were great for mood, but terrible if we wanted to read or do any work. My wife and I needed more light, and we reached the point where we actually considered putting a bunch of Hue bulbs together in a cluster....

You can save on other Apple powerhouses right now. From tricked-out MacBook Pros to the ultra-popular Mac Mini, these are the best ongoing laptop deals for Apple’s MacOS ecosystem on whichever hardware level you choose. And if you want to get your hands on the new M2 MacBook Pro, you can check out our list of pre-order retailers as well as our in-depth guide on the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips....

A cybersecurity degree opens the door for many jobs in information assurance and cybersecurity. Graduates work as information security analysts, penetration testers, and forensic computer analysts. With experience, they move into management-level roles like cybersecurity manager or chief information security officer. But what are the best jobs for cybersecurity majors? Many cybersecurity careers offer six-figure median salaries and strong demand. The best careers with a cybersecurity degree provide more than a paycheck, though....

If you’re moving to Fort Worth, Texas or you’re ready to comparison shop the best local internet providers, you may find this review helpful. We’ve analyzed several of the top Fort Worth internet providers to give you guidance on which broadband service plans may work best for you. Price: Fort Worth AT&T internet prices start at $50 per month for 100 or 300 Mbps download speeds. The fastest tier comes in at $70 per month....

Computer programmers play an integral role in developing new technology and work closely with software engineers and developers. Because computer science careers often overlap, many of the best computer programming degrees focus on software development or computer science as a whole. Graduates with a bachelor’s in computer programming can land programming positions in numerous industries or pursue similar occupations like computer systems analysts, network administrators, or software developers. Varied career opportunities combined with the annual median pay of $89,190 attract many aspiring programmers....