The CUPS Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

A serious vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) affects UNIX systems, allowing remote exploitation through cups-browsed, which listens on UDP port 631 without verifying packet sources. This critical issue can lead to command execution and system control. Mitigation involves disabling cups-browsed, updating systems, and blocking UDP port 631.

Is Data killing Innovation?

The overuse of data in various fields, such as sports, music, and workplace technology, often leads to safe but generic solutions, stifling innovation. In football and the NBA, data-driven strategies have changed playing styles, while in music, it has led to less originality. Similarly, in workplace tech, companies may rely too much on tried and tested methods at the expense of creativity.

My Experience of AI

What is AI? There are many definitions flying around for Artificial Intelligence (AI) right now but the best one I’ve found is this: The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. The Continue Reading