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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Survivor 49 Cast, Location, Release Date Window & Things We Know
has recently concluded. As such, fans of the reality series are eagerly anticipating information about the subsequent installment, Survivor 49. They wish to learn about the new installment's cast, where it will take place, and when it will come out. Created by Mark Burnett and Charlie Parsons, Survivor sees sixteen contestants or castaways split into two or more teams or 'tribes.' The tribes are then dropped on a remote island, where they must survive with a limited amount of supplies for 39 days. So, who is part of Survivor 49's cast? What location will Survivor 49 take place in? What is Survivor 49's release date? Here are all your questions answered. As of writing, it's unknown who will be part of Survivor 49's cast. This is because the official full list of castaways hasn't been confirmed. However, longtime host Jeff Probst will be reprising hosting duties for the new season. Rumors swirled on the internet, suggesting singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley would be featured in Survivor 49. However, Probst shot down the rumor in a TVLine interview. He said that he and the creatives had reached out to Bentley, who admitted interest in doing Survivor 'one day,' but 'not right now.' Probst promised a 'unique' season for fans in an Entertainment Weekly interview. He also offered a gist of what viewers can expect from the castaways this season and the challenges they'll be facing. Probst shared, 'This is a very likable and quirky group of players that are going to encounter a Fijian summer so sweltering it feels like the jungle is breathing on you.' Survivor 49's filming location is the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, according to Parade Magazine. The Mamanuca Islands are one of Fiji's most popular tourist destinations. Survivor 49 could come out sometime by the end of 2025. This is because the reality series has so far followed a two-season-per-year release pattern. Moreover, rumors for Survivor 50's cast reveal have begun propping up online. Thus, this indicates that things are moving swiftly with Survivor 49, ensuring it releases by the time this year comes to a close. The post Survivor 49 Cast, Location, Release Date Window & Things We Know appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Tahawul Tech
04-05-2025
- Tahawul Tech
World Password Day: Replacing the weakest link with smarter security
Experts urge enterprises to ditch outdated password routines for behavior-driven, passwordless solutions as cyber threats evolve. World Password Day is no longer just a day to reset a password—it's a wake-up call. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, industry leaders agree: the password, once the gatekeeper of digital identity, has become the weakest link. From evolving best practices to the behavioral science behind poor password hygiene, experts across the cybersecurity spectrum are calling for a fundamental shift in how organizations approach authentication. World Password Day, observed on the first Thursday of May, was established in 2013 by Intel Security to raise awareness about the importance of strong password practices. Inspired by security expert Mark Burnett's call to dedicate a day to password hygiene, the day encourages individuals and organizations to strengthen their digital defenses through secure passwords, multi-factor authentication, and passwordless technologies. The first line of defense: strengthen it or replace it 'A strong password is your first barrier; don't let it be the weakest link,' says Ezzeldin Hussein, Regional Senior Director, Solution Engineering – META at SentinelOne. 'A password is more than just a key; it's the gateway to your digital identity. Strengthen it, protect it, and complement it with multi-factor authentication. On World Password Day, let's commit to better security habits—because a strong password today means a safer digital world tomorrow.' Passwords remain foundational to digital security—but they must evolve. Hussein advocates for strong, unique passwords backed by multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password managers. More importantly, he emphasizes a shared responsibility: users and organizations must adopt secure habits and champion next-generation alternatives like biometrics and passkeys. The end of the password: a necessary evolution 'We need to move away from reliance on passwords and shared secrets,' insists Chester Wisniewski, Director and Global Field CTO at Sophos. 'Access keys or passkeys today represent the most robust solution for building a future without passwords, phishing, and, hopefully, large-scale compromise.' Sophos' 2025 Active Adversary Report reveals that compromised credentials remain the top cause of cyber incidents for the second consecutive year. Traditional authentication methods—whether passwords or MFA codes—are being bypassed through advanced phishing kits and cookie theft. Wisniewski endorses WebAuthn, a protocol that leverages cryptographic key pairs and physical devices, including biometrics. This model not only prevents phishing but also authenticates both the user and the service—making unauthorized access significantly harder. Understanding why password fatigue persists 'It's not that people don't understand the risks. It's that the need for uninterrupted access often outweighs the promise of long-term protection,' explains Niresh Swamy, Enterprise Evangelist at ManageEngine. Swamy examines the human side of cybersecurity—specifically the psychological patterns that drive password fatigue, reuse, and weak security habits. Concepts like bounded rationality, availability heuristics, and loss aversion reveal that the struggle with passwords isn't about ignorance, but about mental efficiency. Organizations often respond with stricter protocols, but Swamy argues that the real fix lies in removing the need for passwords altogether. Solutions such as passkeys, Single Sign-On (SSO), and magic links reduce cognitive load and eliminate the risk of human error Designing behavior-aware systems To effectively tackle risky password behavior, organizations must bridge the gap between convenience and security. That means: Adopting passkey-enabled vaults to eliminate password memorization. Using SSO to centralize access and reduce the number of logins. Deploying PAM (Privileged Access Management) solutions that automate, restrict, and audit access. Embedding AI into access control policies to detect and prevent standing privileges and risky behavior in real-time. These are not just security upgrades—they're behavioral interventions. 'When an organization removes decision points where things go wrong, they're not just securing systems—they're correcting flawed human design,' Swamy notes. Policy must match progress The technological path forward is clear, but without supportive policy, security tools lose their impact. Shared credentials, over-permissioning, and legacy access controls remain common pitfalls. Progressive companies are implementing dynamic, AI-powered access policies that adjust privileges based on context and usage—reducing friction while increasing protection. Rethinking the absurdity of passwords 'In many ways, our daily interactions with passwords feel a lot like Sisyphus' burden,' Swamy reflects. 'We push the boulder uphill every day, only to start over. The solution is not to make the boulder lighter. It's to remove the hill.' Tools like passkeys, SSO, PAM, and AI do more than simplify access—they eliminate the absurdity of forcing humans to defend digital fortresses with mental gymnastics. When systems account for how people actually think and behave, security becomes sustainable. This World Password Day, the message is unified and urgent: secure systems must evolve beyond passwords. Whether by strengthening existing routines with MFA and password managers or by advancing toward passwordless authentication, the time for action is now. Because as our digital lives expand, so too must the way we protect them. Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist at Tenable wants to remind us that we live in a digital world and we need to protect it. With passwords the virtual key to our online world, it's time to consider our password habits and what – if anything – can be done to make these virtual locks stronger: Securing Our Digital World: The Paramount Importance of Strong Passwords and Credential Hygiene This World Password Day is a timely reminder that strong passwords are more than just a best practice—they are critical to safeguarding our personal and professional digital lives. In a world where our data is stored, processed, and accessed online, the strength and security of our credentials can determine whether we remain protected or become vulnerable to cyber threats. Strong passwords serve as the frontline defence against unauthorised access. They protect not only emails and personal files, but also critical infrastructure, cloud platforms, and autonomous systems that run in the background—such as service accounts, APIs, and automated workflows. As these digital agents increasingly interact without human oversight, securing their credentials becomes just as vital as protecting user logins. Using complex, unique passwords—blending uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols—significantly reduces the risk of brute-force attacks. However, password strength alone is not enough. Each credential should be unique and managed with care, especially for software accounts with elevated privileges or persistent access. Weak password practices can lead to devastating consequences: data breaches, identity theft, financial loss, and reputational harm. For organisations, compromised credentials—especially those tied to automation or backend systems—can trigger widespread service disruptions, intellectual property theft, and costly compliance violations. To combat these risks, organisations must adopt a layered approach to password security. This includes implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), enforcing password complexity and rotation policies, and using secure credential management solutions to protect both human and machine accounts. Regular security training, audits, and awareness campaigns ensure that employees understand the stakes and uphold best practices. Ultimately, securing our digital world means protecting every entry point—human or machine—with diligence and care. Morey Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust, said: World Password Day on May 2nd, 2025, remains cybersecurity's most ironically misguided celebration. As a yearly event, it is a reminder of our collective failure to promote good password hygiene and highlight bad habits and silly mistakes. Despite endless warnings and breaches demonstrating password fragility, we have decided to dedicate a day to celebrate the weakest link in cyber defense; us – human beings. So, on May 2nd, we will recognize that as humans, we are fundamentally inept at password management and reuse secrets, refuse complexity, forget, and share passwords, creating a lucrative opportunity for threat actors to capitalize on our flaws. Therefore, for future celebrations, I would like to propose that World Password Day focus on marking a proactive pivot toward biometrics and passwordless authentication options, so we can ultimately change the narrative of identity attack vectors. Instead of promoting stronger passwords and a day when everyone should rotate their passwords, perhaps we should promote a technological revolution and replace passwords with modern solutions that can minimize our own human weaknesses: biometrics, MFA, and passkeys for everyone. Ziad Nasr, General Manager – Acronis Middle East On World Password Day, Acronis is reminding individuals and organizations across the UAE that a strong password remains one of the simplest, yet most powerful defenses against cybercrime. According to the Acronis Cyberthreats Report H2 2024, the UAE ranked among the top three countries globally targeted by malware attacks. A striking 16.2% of malicious URLs detected globally were blocked on UAE endpoints, signaling high exposure to credential-stealing threats. Compounding the risk, email-based attacks surged by 197%, with phishing responsible for 74% of all cyberattacks during this period. These phishing schemes are often designed to harvest login credentials, exploiting weak or reused passwords to gain unauthorized access to critical systems. Passwords are often the weakest link in cybersecurity. When attackers steal them through phishing or data breaches, they can bypass most security systems unless multi-factor authentication is in place. Acronis urges users in the UAE to: Avoid common passwords like '123456' or 'admin'—still alarmingly prevalent in breach data. Use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible. Educate employees about phishing tactics to prevent password theft. In today's threat landscape — where AI-powered cyberattacks are rapidly growing — strong password hygiene isn't just an IT recommendation; it's a frontline defense.
Fox News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Rosie O'Donnell can't stop talking about MAGA despite fleeing to Ireland
Despite being an ocean away, Rosie O'Donnell can't seem to keep her mind off President Trump. The two have an ongoing feud that goes back decades, and after Trump was elected a second time, the comedian moved her family to Ireland. But she still posts anti-Trump content on her social media accounts every few days. On Thursday, the 63-year-old posted a video on her Substack channel saying she forgives MAGA supporters. "I forgive them, and I know they didn't ask for my forgiveness. And I hope that doesn't sound condescending, but I forgive them for making the mistake of believing the Americanized propaganda where we sold a conman as a businessman," she said. The White House told Fox News Digital "Good riddance!" when asked for comment. The former co-host of "The View" added that she blames Mark Burnett, who created and produced Trump's former reality series, "The Apprentice." She said she had met Burnett, and he was a "nice guy, and I'd love to know what happened to him. Was it pure greed? Cause everybody in the world knew just how bad he is, but Mark Burnett put a shine on the s---, and everybody thinks it's gold, and it really is not." She also brought up Trump and Burnett earlier this week in a TikTok video. "We've been lied to by the media that is corporately owned for a very long time, and one of the biggest offenders was the show 'The Apprentice,' produced by Mark Burnett," she said Monday. "He taught Donald Trump how to lie into a character and sell it with rudeness, and that's all that Donald Trump is." The "League of Their Own" actress has even been writing anti-Trump poetry, which she describes as "simplistic lyrics to a song to convey a feeling or a mood." "once a misogynist…always a creep/ he went after me for years and hasn't stopped yet/ those who love him/ think I'm the anti christ/ those who hate him/ are my people," she wrote in part in one such effort on Substack earlier this month. Last week, she also appeared on Ireland's "Late Late Show," where she discussed her recent decision to move out of the U.S., her longstanding feud with Trump and more. In the interview, O'Donnell said she never imagined she'd leave the country and that it's "overwhelmingly sad to me personally and way too much for me to take as well emotionally" that he won the presidential election in 2024. When asked about her decision to move to Ireland, she also said, "The President of the United States has it out for me and has for 20 years," later adding that "he sort of uses me as a punchline whenever he feels the need." She also suggested on the show that Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk's involvement in Trump's win should be investigated. "I question why the first time in American history a president has won every swing state and is also best friends and his largest donor was a man who owns and runs the internet," O'Donnell said Friday on Ireland's "The Late Late Show." O'Donnell confirmed her move to Ireland earlier this month, saying she left the U.S. days before Trump's inauguration, explaining on TikTok that she thought it "would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child." O'Donnell and Trump have been involved in a feud since 2006, after she criticized him on "The View" about his leniency toward a Miss USA winner who had been accused of drug use and other bad behavior. At the time, in reference to Miss USA Tara Conner, Trump said he was a "believer in second chances. Tara is a good person. Tara has tried hard. Tara is going to be given a second chance." Their feud has continued over the years, with O'Donnell telling Seth Meyers after Trump's first win that she spends "about 90% of my working hours tweeting hatred toward this administration." Trump also brought her up in a 2015 Republican primary debate, joking "only Rosie O'Donnell" when he was asked about having called women disparaging names like "fat pigs" and "slobs." During last year's election, Trump brought up O'Donnell's name again when he told a crowd at the October Al Smith dinner that "The View" had gotten "so bad" that showrunners "really need to bring Rosie O'Donnell back." Her name also came up last week when a reporter asked Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, "Why in the world would you let Rosie O'Donnell move to Ireland? I think she is going to lower your happiness." Before Martin could answer, Trump chimed in and replied, "That's true. I like that question. Do you know you have Rosie O'Donnell? Do you know who she is? You're better off not knowing." O'Donnell later said on the "Late, Late Show" that she sent the prime minister an apology note over the Oval Office episode.
The Hill
10-03-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Amazon to begin streaming Trump reality show ‘The Apprentice'
Amazon announced on Monday that it will begin streaming President Trump's reality TV show 'The Apprentice.' In a release, Prime Video said seasons one through seven of Trump's Emmy Award-nominated series 'The Apprentice' will be available to stream. The show's seasons will roll out weekly, with season one available to view on Monday, March 10. 'The series quickly became the number one show on television after its January 2004 premiere, with an average of 20 million viewers tuning in each week and 28 million watching the Season One finale,' the company said in its release. Producer Mark Burnett, who also produced 'The Voice,' 'Survivor,' and 'Shark Tank,' highlighted Trump's reality TV shows as one of the best he's ever produced. 'The charismatic onscreen presence of President Donald J. Trump made it a bona fide hit!' he said in a statement. 'Now, thanks to Prime Video, a whole new audience will experience a new season every Monday.' Trump said in a statement that he looks forward to rewatching the show because he had 'such great memories' and fun, 'but most importantly, it was a learning experience for all of us!' The show propelled Trump to fame, leaving behind his real estate background and becoming a TV personality. Sixteen candidates participated in challenges for a $250,000 salary as an apprentice at The Trump Organization. Trump hosted 14 of the show's 15 seasons, which is widely recognized as the pathway Trump took to becoming widely known and running for president. Since he served as the show's executive producer, he will likely benefit from the streaming on Prime Video, CNN noted. The announcement comes as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has become close with Trump in recent months. Amazon donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration in January and announced a $40 million budget for first lady Melania Trump's documentary.
