Have you ever received a call from a kidnapper demanding money to bring your daughter back to you while hearing her scream in the background? Or maybe someone impersonates a close friend and asks you to meet in an unfamiliar location? As implausible as these scenarios sound, with artificial intelligence, nothing is impossible, even accurate, if potentially troubling, voice cloning.

Read more: Caution Ahead: Exploring the Benefits and Dangers of AI Voice Cloning

Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, announced the latest semiannual Global Threat Landscape Report from FortiGuard Labs. In the first half of 2023, FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organizations detecting ransomware, significant activity among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, a shift in MITRE ATT&CK techniques used by attackers, and much more. In addition to the highlights below, readers can find the full analysis by reading the H1 2023 Global Threat Landscape Report.

Read more: FortiGuard Labs: Rise in Attack Impact Overshadows Decline in Ransomware Detection

stc Group, an engine of digital transformation in the MENA region, announces that iot squared, a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and stc Group, is completing a highly successful first year since its establishment by signing a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Machinestalk, a pioneer provider of IoT solutions and applications in Saudi Arabia. The acquisition will accelerate iot squared's growth and solidify its position as the leading provider of IoT solutions in the region.

Read more: iot squared Climbs to New Heights With Machinestalk Acquisition

Oliver Tuszik has been announced as the next president of Cisco Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). With over 10 years of experience at Cisco, Tuszik most recently held the position of senior vice president of the Cisco Global Partner Sales and Routes to Market business, where he supported Cisco's expansive global ecosystem of partners and advocated for customer needs.

Read more: Cisco Appoints New EMEA President

Internet privacy, sometimes referred to as online privacy, is a subset of data privacy and a fundamental human right. It fundamentally refers to your right to personal privacy when you display, preserve or share information about yourself on the Internet. This information can include both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (NPI), such as your online activity. Without Internet privacy, all of your online activities can be tracked and analyzed by third parties.

Read more: Staying Vigilant: Monitoring Online Behaviors That Jeopardize Your Privacy

Telecommunication services are crucial during emergencies, and to be well-prepared, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently conducted an Emergency Response Committee Meeting to review its Telecom Emergency Response Plan. This plan aims to prevent possible disruptions and ensure that the TRA and the industry can work together to maintain the continuity of telecommunication services during emergencies.

Read more: TRA and Operators Meet to Discuss Bahrain's Telecom Emergency Response Strategy

Since the Titanic sank in 1912, the international maritime community has been committed to faster, more reliable and more efficient radiocommunication systems and services, both between ships and with stations on shore.

Read more: Charting a Course to Safety: The Vital Role of Radiocommunications at Sea

In 2022, the world witnessed a groundbreaking shift in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the introduction of consumer-facing applications like ChatGPT. This marked the emergence of Generative AI, a paradigm shift that has the potential to transform the relationship between humans and technology.

Read more: From Algorithms to Dollars: The Battle to Commercialize Generative AI

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