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Unlikely hit ‘Sound of Freedom’ opens new front in US culture wars – FRANCE 24 English
The surprise hit of the summer, "Sound of Freedom," has so far earned $85.5 million at North American theaters in just two weeks since its release -- roughly six times its $14.5 million budget. Last weekend, it comfortably outpaced pricey blockbusters like "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." With its riveting take on the true story of a former government agent rescuing children from the clutches of Colombian criminals, you'd think it would be the kind of movie that everyone could get behind.
Twitter Claims It’s Combating Hate Speech. But Evidence Says Otherwise – Them
As Twitter continues to disintegrate in increasingly less entertaining ways, the companys new leadership insists that hate speech on the platform just hit a record low despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary. In a statement released via the official Twitter Safety account Tuesday afternoon, the company claimed that more than 99% of content [that] users and advertisers see on Twitter is healthy. The statement also included details of a new and ostensibly independent analysis of all content posted between April and May of this year, including the assertion that there are now 30% fewer impressions of hate speech across Twitter compared with last year, before billionaire Elon Musk bought the company.
Joe Rogan’s carnivore diet: Exploring his journey and benefits – Sportskeeda
Joe Rogan, a renowned podcaster, comedian and mixed martial arts enthusiast has become a significant advocate for the carnivore diet.
Google restricting internet access to some employees to reduce cyberattack risk – CNBC
A man walks through Google offices on January 25, 2023 in New York City. Leonardo Munoz | Corbis News | Getty Images Google on Wednesday is starting a new pilot program where some employees will be restricted to internet-free desktop PCs, CNBC has learned. The company originally selected more than 2,500 employees to participate, but after receiving feedback, the company revised the pilot to allow employees to opt out, as well as opening it up to volunteers.
Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Who Eluded Authorities, Is Dead at 59 – The New York Times
Kevin Mitnick, who at the dawn of widespread internet usage in the mid-1990s became the nations archetypal computer hacker obsessive but clever, shy but mischievous and threatening to an uncertain degree and who later used his skills to become chief hacking officer of a cybersecurity firm, died on Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 59
US government launches the Cyber Trust Mark, its long-awaited IoT security labeling program – TechCrunch
Image Credits: Javier Zayas Photography / Getty Images The Biden administration has launched its long-awaited Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling program that aims to protect Americans against the myriad security risks associated with internet-connected devices. The program, officially named the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, aims to help Americans ensure they are buying internet-connected devices that include strong cybersecurity protections against cyberattacks.
Continual Improvement In The Key To Optimum Cyber Security – CIO Applications
Eric Lovell, Senior Director, It/Cyber Security Risk, Ally And from a risk perspective (with few exceptions), cyber security relevant information technology aligned metrics are at the top of the mind for boards, end users, and every stakeholder group. I would hazard to guess that at any organization, cyber security metrics of some type are being collected, tracked, and communicated. Some organizations have robust, well managed programs; others may take a minimalist approach, only tracking a handful of items because leadership demands accountability for basic things with direct and obvious business impact.
3 Top Stocks From the Flourishing Security and Safety Services Industry – Yahoo Finance
The Zacks Security and Safety Services industry is poised to benefit from strong demand for security and safety solutions prompted by growing concerns of terrorist and criminal activities and the need to safeguard citizens and infrastructure. Improving supply chains and a deceleration in inflation augur well for the industrys near-term prospects. Companies like Johnson Controls International JCI, Brady Corporation BRC and Lakeland Industries LAKE are poised to take advantage of the buoyancy in the industry
Apple warning it could shut FaceTime, iMessage in UK over govt surveillance policy adds to growing tech industry discontent – TechCrunch
We havent been able to confirm the substance of the BBCs reporting with Apple which did not respond when we contacted it with questions about the story. However the tech giant recently elected to brief the broadcaster on its displeasure at another piece of (incoming) UK digital regulation hitting out in a statement last month at the Online Safety Bill (OSB) as a risk to encryption. In making critical remarks public Apple joined a number of major tech services that had already been warning over powers contained in the draft legislation they say could enable the Internet regulator to order platforms to remove strong encryption
Reducing Security Debt in the Cloud – Dark Reading
Debt is a big topic of discussion these days household debt in inflationary times, tax debt following the income tax filing deadline, the debate over raising the government's debt ceiling. But one kind of debt that can haunt organizations long term doesn't get as much attention: security debt. Just like not doing what needs to be done in time can leave you behind on your taxes or your bills and piles on interest, leaving your cybersecurity by the wayside as you build your organization can cost you more in the long term.