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April 1, 2025

Feedzai Powers Highnote's New Acquiring Business Line

Feedzai has partnered with fintech company Highnote to support the launch of Highnote's new acquiring business line. The partnership utilizes Feedzai's AI-native platform, which provides real-time fraud prevention and merchant monitoring capabilities, enabling Highnote to meet regulatory requirements efficiently.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ai-native-fraud-prevention-company-feedzai-partners-with-highnote-to-secure-acquiring-business-line-302416756.html

April 1, 2025

Florida State Hacked, 500k Email Addresses Stolen

The Florida Department of State has been targeted by a hacker who claims to have stolen sensitive information from the organization, including email addresses of almost 500,000 people. The data includes first and last names, postal addresses, and email addresses, which could be used for tailored phishing attacks. Researchers from Incogni reported that 487,961 unique email addresses were allegedly compromised, posing a risk to state employees and potentially vulnerable individuals who interact with the organization.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/florida-department-of-state-data-breach-may-have-exposed-information-of-500-000-people

April 1, 2025

Fortress Achieves Top-Secret Cybersecurity Clearance

Fortress Government Solutions, a US-based cybersecurity partner for the military and defense industry, has achieved Impact Level 6 (IL6) accreditation from the US Navy, allowing it to store and process classified information up to the "SECRET" level. This certification enables Fortress to provide enhanced security measures for sensitive national data, particularly in response to threats from China's Volt Typhoon and other hostile nation-states. The company's CEO, Alex Santos, stated that IL6 accreditation is crucial for protecting US assets at home and abroad, and will further assess risk to the US Navy's critical supply chains.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fortress-government-solutions-receives-impact-level-6-security-accreditation-from-us-navy-302417093.html

April 1, 2025

Frost & Sullivan Expert Warns on Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks

Danielle VanZandt, a Growth Expert at Frost & Sullivan, emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach to security in healthcare organizations. This includes combining cutting-edge cybersecurity tools with robust policies and continuous staff education to build a secure foundation for digital transformation. To stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, healthcare organizations must integrate threat intelligence tools, proactive security measures, and comply with regulatory frameworks. By investing in these capabilities, they can protect sensitive patient data while maintaining uninterrupted care.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-sector-faces-escalating-cybersecurity-risks-amid-digital-transformation-302416043.html

April 1, 2025

Gigabyte's Aorus Master Laptops Get AI Boost

GIGABYTE's AORUS MASTER series of laptops now integrate AI models, offering high-performance systems with advanced cooling technology, including the WINDFORCE INFINITY EX system and a unique 3D VortX airflow system. The AORUS MASTER 18 features a powerful cooling system with a chamber and frost-covered fan blades, while the AORUS MASTER 16 boasts an OLED screen with Dolby Vision HDR and a quad-ventilator setup for improved sound quality.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pc-gigabyte-aorus-ai--master-18-et-16-desormais-disponibles-302416345.html

April 1, 2025

Google Expands Ad Formats for App Publishers

Google's sellside monetization vice president Scott Sheffer notes that traditional ads may not be suitable for app publishers as they don't want to pull gamers out of their games. Roblox, however, has successfully diversified its revenue streams through advertising, thanks in part to the hiring of Louqman Parampath from Roku and partnerships with data measurement firms like Cint, DoubleVerify, and Nielsen. Google plans to expand ad formats such as billboards to its Ad Manager platform in the coming months.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/roblox-announces-new-ad-format-google-partnership-boost-advertising-business-5037676

April 1, 2025

Google's Algorithmic Index Oversight Expands Unevenly Across Sectors

Google's Algorithmic Index Oversight (AIO) has seen a reduction in organic search results, but this is offset by the inclusion of highly relevant and contextually precise outbound links. The expansion of AIO was not uniform across all industries, with some sectors experiencing significant increases in AI Overview size. For instance, the healthcare industry saw notable growth, while finance and technology sectors experienced more modest expansions.

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/data-shows-google-aio-is-citing-deeper-into-websites/543325/

April 1, 2025

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Goes Public

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model is now available for free, allowing users to create Ghibli-style artwork similar to ChatGPT. The experimental model can generate images and has gained attention after its release, with other AI models like OpenAI trying to catch up.

https://www.news18.com/tech/google-gemini-2-5-pro-now-available-for-free-can-you-ghibli-fy-your-photos-like-chatgpt-9282509.html

April 1, 2025

Grok Brings Free Ghibli-Style Images to Users Everywhere

Several free AI tools are available to generate Ghibli-style images, including Grok, which offers this service for free. Google's Gemini 2.0 has also shown exceptional capabilities in creating photorealistic and cinematic visuals. Wombo's Dream is a top AI-powered art generator that supports multiple styles, including Ghibli. The Deep Dream Generator provides various artistic effects, such as hand-painted and watercolor looks reminiscent of Ghibli. Artbreeder allows blending artistic elements to achieve a Ghibli-like appearance in portraits, while Runway ML generates animated-style images with artistic filters.

https://www.ndtv.com/webstories/feature/ghibli-style-ai-art-6-alternative-tools-37038#pfrom=home-ndtv_webstories