Trump Targets Digital Equity Act in Baffling Move

Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm more...

In a twist that’s both eyebrow-raising and head-scratching, President Trump has scrapped a broadband grants program—deeming the digital equity act “racist” and “unconstitutional.” The cancellation not only roils political pundits but also leaves vulnerable groups in an unexpected lurch.

arstechnica.com / Trump kills broadband grants, calls digital equity program “racist and illegal”

gizmodo.com / ‘The President Has No Idea What He’s Talking About’: Trump Slams The Digital Equity Act as ‘Racist’ and ‘Unconstitutional’

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Hims & Hers Taps Amazon Veteran for Operational Overhaul

Monday, May 5, 2025, 10:17 am more...

Hims & Hers Health is shaking up its leadership team by recruiting a seasoned Amazon executive to drive operations, signaling a renewed focus on growth and efficiency in the digital health arena. The fresh appointment is expected to bolster the company’s competitive edge in an evolving market.

techinasia.com / US telehealth firm names ex-Amazon exec as new operations head

cnbc.com / Hims & Hers gives weak outlook but says more collaborations are coming

cnbc.com / Hims & Hers brings former Amazon executive into C-suite

bloomberg.com/technology / Hims Taps Amazon Veteran to Lead Operations as Company Expands - Bloomberg.com

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 4 days ago #digitaltransformation #amazon #business #jobs +

World Password Day Prompts Push for Modern Digital Security Measures

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:20 am more...

On World Password Day, experts and commentators are calling attention to long-standing weaknesses in password security. The event underscores the urgent need for robust, modern authentication methods to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, while cheekily reminding users that even “password123” might deserve an upgrade.

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theverge.com / Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts

arstechnica.com / Phishing attacks that defeat MFA are easier than ever. So what are we to do?

siliconangle.com / Veeam Threat Hunter ushers in a new era of proactive cybersecurity and resilience

siliconangle.com / Zscaler champions AI-powered threat detection in the context of fighting fire with fire

cnet.com / US Border Agents Can Snoop Your Smartphone. Keep Your Info Private with a Burner Phone

siliconangle.com / How SailPoint is taming the “wild west” of agentic AI in identity security

permalink / 11 stories from sources in 8 days ago #cybersecurity #digitaltransformation #infosec #privacy +

Nintendo cracks down on digital game sharing loophole

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Nintendo has rolled out a new update that introduces Virtual Game Cards, simultaneously shutting down a loophole that allowed shared titles to be played online by multiple users. The move tightens digital rights management on the Switch and signals a firmer stance on unauthorized game sharing.

theverge.com / Nintendo limits a game-sharing loophole as it introduces Virtual Game Cards

arstechnica.com / Nintendo imposes new limits on sharing for digital Switch games

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 9 days ago #gaming #digitaltransformation #nintendo +