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While most people may think cold calling is a thing of the past, we must set the record straight: it is very much alive. Sure, the old-school robotic pitch that sounds like you’re reading from a script no longer exists. But modern cold calling? It still lives and breathes – and can still pack a punch for your sales strategy.The fact is that 82% of buyers say they accept meetings with sellers ...

On May 6, a Magistrate for India’s Doda District, Harvinder Singh, issued an order banning the use of VPN services for two months for all individuals, cyber cafes, institutions, and ISPs in the district.According to the Doda administration, this ban follows a growing concern regarding cybersecurity, public safety, and the integrity of the district’s digital governance. In addition, another district magistrate issued strict orders prohibiting hate speech, violence incitement, and provocative statements.

While owning pets can bring endless joy, it can also bring unexpected expenses. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent over $140 billion on veterinary care and products in 2024 alone, a number that keeps rising.For many pet parents, the question isn’t whether to get pet insurance, but rather which plan to choose to manage these costs effectively. However, pet insurance isn’t a one-size-fits-all.

The Alvin Independent School District (AISD) in Texas was a victim of a significant data breach that exposed names, social security numbers, credit card details, and medical data of 47,606 individuals.The Texas attorney general reported the breach on May 2, 2025, nearly one year after the attack. In July 2024, a ransomware gang known as Fog claimed the attack.

AI continues to transform multiple industries, having become an intrinsic part of day-to-day operations for many businesses. Content creation and marketing activities are some of the most impacted areas, but the financial sector is undergoing a transformation as well.Accounting in particular stands out due to innovative AI-focused software. Many features associated with bookkeeping lend themselves to automation of various tasks, freeing up accountants to focus on work that requires attention to more minute details.

The Israeli group, NSO, known for its spyware, Pegasus, was found liable for $167.254 million in punitive damages after hacking nearly 1500 WhatsApp users’ devices back in 2019.This ruling by the federal jury in California came through on May 6, after a long-standing court battle between NSO and Meta. The cyberattack exploited a zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp’s voice-calling feature and targeted journalists, politicians, and human rights activists in over 50 countries.

Kelly Benefits, a payroll and benefits company, suffered a breach in December 2024, exposing the sensitive information of nearly half a million people.The exposed data included names, social security numbers, tax ID numbers, health insurance information, and medical information. Initially, the breach was believed to have affected only 32,000 individuals, but later estimations indicate that this number could be as high as 410,000.

Like it or not, every call counts. Whether we’re talking about a new customer, a big sale, or just a quick check-in with your team, each time the phone rings, a new opportunity arises.That’s exactly why having a reliable communication system is critical for business success. It is one of the main ways customers reach out to you, after all. Being reachable at all times, even if your client is heard ...

According to a recent Microsoft blog post, the Microsoft Authenticator App will stop allowing users to save passwords and use the autofill feature, starting in June 2025.The company explains this significant change as a means to streamline password management across all devices. All passwords and addresses saved in the app will be synced to the user’s Microsoft account and can be accessed through Microsoft Edge.

According to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, only 4% of organizations worldwide hit the benchmark for security maturity, leaving 96% open to cyberthreats.These findings came from Cisco’s double-blind research on nearly 10,000 private sector security businesses across 30 global markets. The results were evaluated using metrics such as network resilience, cloud reinforcements, AI fortification, and machine trustworthiness.