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An Oracle outage disrupted federal health records systems, affecting Veterans Affairs hospitals across the U.S. These hospitals were forced to use contingency procedures as users were locked out of applications. Oracle is working to resolve the issue.

Crogl unveils a $30M-funded AI 'Iron Man suit' designed to empower security analysts by autonomously assisting in analyzing network alerts for cybersecurity incidents. This innovative tool aims to streamline and enhance the efficiency of cybersecurity operations.

DORA mandates a shift in cybersecurity, urging financial institutions to embed resilience into strategies, focusing on internal and external threats. Compliance requires a proactive, board-level approach, leveraging automation and identity management to secure digital supply chains.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Microsoft’s $13 billion partnership with OpenAI, concluding it poses no threat to competition. The CMA found no relevant merger situation, despite initial concerns over Microsoft’s influence and political pressure.

Salesforce's new Agentforce 2dx empowers AI agents with enhanced autonomy and proactivity, addressing skill shortages by evolving beyond reactive conversations. The launch coincides with AgentExchange, a new marketplace for pre-made templates, highlighting Salesforce's AI-driven future vision.

MicroTik's ROSE Data Server RDS2216, powered by the AWS Graviton 1 Arm CPU, offers a high-performance all-in-one solution for enterprise needs. It supports advanced storage, networking, and container features without subscriptions, leveraging Amazon's chip innovation for versatile use cases.

YouTube alerts users to a phishing scam using AI-generated videos of CEO Neal Mohan. Scammers use these videos to direct victims to malicious sites, stealing credentials under the guise of monetization updates. Users are warned not to click on private video links claiming to be from YouTube.

The UK Government removed encryption advice after Apple refused to create a backdoor, highlighting tensions over data privacy. Apple reaffirms its commitment to secure user data, stressing that backdoors compromise security. Users should seek alternative data protection methods.

Despite persistent gender inequity in tech, with female founders securing only 12% of VC funding in Europe last year, there are optimistic trends. An increase in investment size and M&A activity for tech firms indicates progress, highlighting the need for greater support for women founders.