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    Mark Zuckerberg says TikTok slowed Meta’s growth
    In Meta’s antitrust trial on Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified that TikTok’s success was a risk to Meta’s business, saying the short-form video app was a “top priority” and a “highly urgent” competitive threat when it arrived in 2018, according to Bloomberg and other outlets. The reports come from a packed first week of testimony in the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s trial against the social networking giant. If the FTC’s lawyers prevail, the trial could potentially require Meta to spin out Instagram or WhatsApp as separate companies. Notably, Zuckerberg admitted on Wednesday that TikTok’s arrival had directly impacted Meta, saying his company had observed that its “growth slowed down dramatically” when the TikTok became popular. He also said the ByteDance-owned app has continued to be a focus of Meta’s competitive efforts for several years. ByteDance purchased Musical.ly in 2017, and merged it with TikTok the following year. Around the same time, Meta (then known as Facebook) stopped reporting Facebook’s user numbers in its quarterly reports, shifting to a new “family of apps” metric that encompassed Instagram and WhatsApp. The change was designed to hide the fact that Meta’s flagship app was seeing slowing growth. Zuckerberg made another interesting comment during the trial in response to a question about social media platforms’ “network effects.” He said it’s become less important for social media apps to leverage connections between friends and family to grow. “The apps now serve primarily as discovery engines,” Zuckerberg told the court. “People can take that content to messaging engines.” At the same time, however, Facebook is trying to return to its “OG roots” by turning once again to those network effects. The company recently released new features designed to make it easier to connect with friends, including a revamped Friends tab that highlights friend requests and activity. In January, Zuckerberg told investors that a “return to OG Facebook” was a key goal for 2025.
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    UE5 Blueprints 201 – Ep.00: Building The Base Project
    UE5 Blueprints 201 – Ep.00: Building The Base Project by Christopher Kopic 17.04.2025 comment 0 Part of: UE5 Blueprints 201 Premium Course, UE5 Blueprints 201 Yup! Two course launches in a week! Ain’t that something! One of the other very requested topics by you guys was a continuation of our short and sweet Blueprints 101 course, that the amazing Matthias Winckelmann created for us back in 2020 – tackling the Houdini-ish part of Unreal Engine. And since Chris got quite comfortable in Unreal last year, this is what we’re starting again now! As per usual you’ll get a first preview of this course here for free. If you like what you see, follow the link below to support us on Patreon and get access to the next episode launching May 1st. Liked it? Take a second to support Christopher Kopic on Patreon!
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    Turn 2D Images into 3D in a Few Clicks — True Depth Add-on for Blender
    What if you could take a flat 2D image—and turn it into a 3D model in Blender, in just a few clicks? That’s exactly what we’re doing today, using the AI-powered True Depth add-on (affiliate link). Links: True Depth on SuperHive (Blender Market) True Depth Installation Tutorial + Demo by Lewis Martin Demo images Anton Dmitriev on Artstation While True Depth isn’t the only solution for converting 2d to 3d using ai-driven algorithms, it’s seamlessly integrated into Blender. For an alternative ai-driven method, check this tutorial:Generate Depth Maps and Displace Super-detailed Bas-reliefs The post Turn 2D Images into 3D in a Few Clicks — True Depth Add-on for Blender appeared first on Creative Shrimp.
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  • 3DPRINTINGINDUSTRY.COM
    SyBridge Technologies Invests in Carbon’s DLS Expansion to Support U.S. Reshoring
    SyBridge Technologies, a US provider of advanced manufacturing solutions, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Carbon, a 3D printer manufacturer known for its Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology. As part of the first phase of investment, SyBridge is more than doubling its DLS-dedicated manufacturing space at its Chicago-area headquarters. The move is designed to enhance production capabilities and support growing demand—particularly from North American reshoring initiatives. This plant expansion marks a key milestone in the eight-year partnership between SyBridge and Carbon. To date, SyBridge has produced nearly two million parts using Carbon’s DLS platform, demonstrating its reliability and scale in additive manufacturing. “We’re thrilled to further strengthen our relationship with Carbon as a preferred North American partner for high-volume DLS applications,” said Byron J. Paul, CEO of SyBridge Technologies. “This investment establishes SyBridge as the largest domestic solution for cost-effective DLS production, enabling American companies to localize manufacturing, reduce supply chain risks, eliminate tariff exposure, and lower total production costs.” Carbon DLS. Photo via Carbon. DLS Platform: Capabilities and Strategic Impact In a press release, SyBridge explained that Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis platform offers significant advantages for producing end-use parts. It leverages engineering-grade materials with consistent mechanical performance and enables the creation of complex geometries—including flexible lattice structures used in foam replacements—that are not achievable with conventional manufacturing methods. The process also offers high precision and repeatability, with tolerances as tight as ±40 microns. In addition to technical performance, Carbon’s system is optimized for consumer-ready applications, with broad color customization and design flexibility that meets both functional and aesthetic standards. By combining this technology with SyBridge’s lean manufacturing approach, the partnership makes large-scale DLS production both technically and economically viable. Close-up of the M3. Photo via Carbon. Leveraging DLS Technology in Previous Collaborations In 2021, Adidas maintained its enduring collaboration with Carbon, resulting in the creation of the 4DFWD, a 3D printed midsole. Employing the DLS 3D printing technology, Carbon worked closely with Adidas designers on the development of this running midsole. The 4DFWD proved its prowess in mechanical tests by generating up to three times more forward motion compared to its predecessors. While production was initially done in Germany, this was not continued and manufacturing was relocated. Other applications using Carbon’s DLS technology include Adidas’ 3D printed Futurecraft 4D shoes, sports helmet lining, dental models, casting, and implant guides through its FDA-approved 3D printable DENTCA resins and M2 3D printers. Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards? Subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. Featured image shows Carbon DLS. Photo via Carbon. Paloma Duran Paloma Duran holds a BA in International Relations and an MA in Journalism. Specializing in writing, podcasting, and content and event creation, she works across politics, energy, mining, and technology. With a passion for global trends, Paloma is particularly interested in the impact of technology like 3D printing on shaping our future.
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    Atelier VRAC’s “It’s Oh So Quiet”: Temporary Hay Installation in Romania’s Carpathian Landscape
    © Cristian Bădescu In Sebeșu de Sus, Romania, within the Făgăraș Mountains, a temporary architectural installation was constructed in 2024 for the Făgăraș Fest. Titled “It’s oh so quiet”, the project by atelier VRAC explores themes of spatial retreat, material impermanence, and site-specific design. Developed through an ideas competition organized by Conservation Carpathia, the installation examines the intersection of festival architecture and natural environments through a restrained and context-aware approach. It’s Oh So Quiet Installation Technical Information Architects1-3: Atelier VRAC Location: Sebeșu de Sus, Romania Site Area: 49 m2 | 527 Sq. Ft. Project Year: 2024 Photographs: © Cristian Bădescu We envisioned a space where architecture fades into the landscape—where slowness, silence, and local materials guide the experience. – Cristian Bădescu & Zenaida Florea, atelier VRAC It’s Oh So Quiet Installation Photographs © Cristian Bădescu © Cristian Bădescu © Cristian Bădescu © Cristian Bădescu © Cristian Bădescu © Cristian Bădescu © Cristian Bădescu Contextual Framework: Between Festival and Landscape The installation was designed to operate at the periphery—physically removed from the core of the festival activities, yet conceptually integrated into the broader experience of the event. This marginal positioning became a transitional zone between the human-centered event and the surrounding forested terrain. Thematically, the project responds to two intertwined objectives: preserving the Carpathian ecosystem and promoting design strategies that are environmentally responsible and locally grounded. This context situates the work within a lineage of architectural interventions that seek to tread lightly—literally and ideologically—on the land. In contrast to installations that assert their presence, “It’s oh so quiet” performs a more nuanced role, inviting users into a meditative relationship with nature and one another, while emphasizing the ecological fragility of the setting. Design Intent and Spatial Strategy Rather than imposing a fixed program, the installation embraces indeterminacy. It functions simultaneously as an amphitheater, an observatory, a resting platform, and an informal gathering space. This ambiguity is not a lack of intention but a deliberate act of architectural restraint, allowing meaning to emerge through occupation rather than prescription. A dual-facing structure defines the spatial experience. On one side, a solid wooden façade—rigid, almost defensive—establishes a boundary and shelters the interior. On the other hand, a cascading series of hay bales creates a stepped amphitheater open to the landscape. This bifurcation is central to the architectural concept: it frames a threshold between introspection and outward engagement. The act of climbing—whether via the vertical staircases embedded in the corners or through the slow ascent of the haystack—becomes a spatial ritual, encouraging users to alter their pace, perspective, and attention. The amphitheater’s orientation toward the mountains intensifies this effect. Through geometry and scale, visitors are guided toward a posture of observation. The installation becomes less a backdrop to activity than a device for amplifying the surrounding environment. Material Assemblage and Tectonics The project is unapologetically local materially. Hay bales sourced from the region are deployed as both structural and experiential elements. Their texture, smell, and temporality ground the installation in agricultural practice and seasonal rhythms. These bales are not decorative—they are integral components of the architectural language, used modularly to define form and function. Skeletal frameworks made of locally harvested timber, precisely joined but visually modest, support these. The tectonic clarity reinforces the installation’s performative role as a temporary structure: robust enough to hold, light enough to disassemble, and destined for decay or reuse. By embracing materials that are biodegradable, non-toxic, and easily handled by hand, atelier VRAC positions construction not as a permanent imprint on the landscape but as a momentary negotiation with it. The addition of solar-powered luminous spheres enhances this ethos, introducing soft, self-sustaining light that activates the space at night without compromising its ecological sensitivity. It’s Oh So Quiet Installation Plans Floor Plan | © Atelier VRAC Axonometric Diagrams | © Atelier VRAC It’s Oh So Quiet Installation Image Gallery About Atelier VRAC Atelier VRAC is a Romania-based architectural practice led by Cristian Bădescu and Zenaida Florea. It is known for its experimental and context-sensitive approach to design. The studio explores architecture as a medium of spatial storytelling, often working with local materials, temporary structures, and participatory processes that emphasize ecological responsibility and cultural resonance. Credits and Additional Notes Architects / Designers: Cristian Bădescu, Zenaida Florea – atelier VRAC Client: Conservation Carpathia Manufacturers / Fabricators: Hans Scherer, Sebastian Big, Oana Big, Ioana Iacob
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  • BL.AG
    A Golden Opportunity to Learn at the Return to El Dorado
    Events A Golden Opportunity to Learn at the Return to El Dorado Ghi Sign Service resumes its gilding-themed Letterheads meets following their pandemic postponement. Better Letters Apr 17, 2025 • 5 min read Gold slinging returns to Ghi Sign Service in Canaan, Connecticut. Panel: Philip Ghi. Philip Ghi, owner of Ghi Sign Service, has been hosting Letterheads meets since 1995, and the recent gathering in Canaan, Connecticut, saw the ressurection of his long-running series of gilding themed events. However, he is quick to credit his friend Mike Szczoczarz with the original 'El Dorado' concept, which emerged during an encounter at the USSC trade show in Atlantic City, New Jersey:"There was a corner of the convention centre that was affectionately referred to as the 'Bullpen'. This was a place where we could escape the noise of the hi-tech cutters, routers, and vinyl vendors, and actually ply our craft with paint and brush."Philip Ghi lettering his 'Fishheads' panel at the recent 'Return to El Dorado' meet. His son Dominic is behind, working on a glass panel.Their shared passion for hand-crafted work led to a conversation about the changes they were witnessing in the trade. These included the proliferation of 22 karat gold vinyl, which was replacing more and more of the gilding work on signs and vehicles. As a retired firefighter, Mike was particularly saddened by the impact on the long tradition of firetrucks being gilded and lettered by hand."He [Mike] pitched me the idea of a Letterhead meet that focused primarily on gold and metal leaf. I quickly agreed and offered to host it at our shop. The details are a little foggy but I think it was a couple of years later, and with some encouragement from other sign buddies, that I committed to a meet in March 2013."Guests from the 2017 El Dorado meet at Ghi Sign Service, and panels from the event in 2018.After that first gathering, Ghi's 'El Dorado' events were an annual fixture until the series was brought to an abrupt halt by the pandemic. He likens them to the old-style meets of the 1980s and 1990s, with no cover charge and everything run on a loose 'come as you are' basis. He tells attendees that they can:"Work on whatever you feel like working on when you get here. I do have glass and books of gold available at cost for anyone that needs it. I also provide paint, panels and all the fixings even though most attendees come pretty well equipped. I have a couple of screens burned to do the yearly themed reverse-glass panel project, which gives people the opportunity to leave with a finished (or nearly finished) glass piece at the end of the weekend."Work-in-progress on some of the diverse projects that participants got busy with at the recent 'Return to El Dorado' meet: 'DeWayne Cannot' striping a skateboard, Louie Pacuzzi applying water size to a glass piece, and Frank 'Rooster' Inzerillo using his dagger on a sword.As any past host knows, these events are what Ghi describes as "a labour of love", and they also double as "an excuse to finally clean the shop a little better than usual!" They're invariably team efforts, and would never have happened without the tireless help and support of his wife Maria and his son Dominic who each "rolled up their sleeves and got the hard work done".Frank 'Rooster' Inzerillo (left), Dominic Ghi (right), and jewellery maker Lucinda with her freshly painted nameplate.And what about the 'El Dorado' name, or in the case of the most recent event, the 'Return to El Dorado'?"It was meant to conjure up the idea of the never-ending search for gold, or in our case, the never-ending search for the perfect gold leaf application. Mike would say 'I can show you how to gild in 15 minutes ... but it would take years to master the skill'."Shop talk: Zeke Lemanski, Dan Danzenbaker, Paul Quinn and Frank 'Rooster' Inzerillo in conversation.Each of these events has had attendees at different stages of that search, ensuring the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next. Part of this comes from the opportunity to work with a pre-designed glass panel, with screens used to replicate the artwork. However, the final panels are anything but carbon copies, as Ghi points out:"Even though the back screens are the same, the finished pieces come out very different with the use of different karats of gold, abalone, mother of pearl, etching, chipping, and opaque and transparent paints. I'm always amazed at the creativity and imagination that goes in to each and every project."Hot Rod Jen working with Philip Ghi's design, and Ghi's finished piece for the 2025 Return to El Dorado meet.Project designs from past meets: 'Cigars' (2018) by Mike Szczoczarz; 'El Dorado' (2016) by Doug Bernhardt; and 'Lost City' (2017) by 'DeWayne Cannot'.Personal projects from the 2025 Return to El Dorado meet: Mayan head with palm leaves by Brian Schofield; stone jaguar by Paul Quinn; and 'Clingstone' by Shawn Gilheeney.After a wonderful time back in the hosting saddle, Ghi feels like he'll be returning to El Dorado again in the near future. He enjoys their informality — "it ends up being about half social event and half working" — and also the sharing that happens through one of his favourite traditions, the panel swap:"This happens near the end of the day on Saturday, and is very simple: bring a panel to swap and get a panel in return. Participants pull a name out of a hat and the name you draw is the person's panel you get. The projects and the panels become the lasting reminder of a weekend spent with friends new and old."Team El Dorado with souvenirs of their adventures in gilding.Thank you to Philip Ghi for sharing these photos and the El Dorado back story. And to Maria and Dominic Ghi for helping to make it all happen.More Letterheads
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    7 simple ways to protect your credit cards while traveling
    close Travel expert unveils hottest destinations for summer 2025, shares tips to plan perfect cruise Travel expert Colleen Kelly shares the hottest travel destinations for this summer and provides tips for travelers planning a cruise. As you rush through busy terminals, juggling bags and boarding passes, your credit cards may be at risk, not just from pickpockets, but from digital thieves using high-tech tools like RFID (radio-frequency identification) skimmers. While today’s chip-enabled cards are more secure than old magnetic stripes, it’s still wise to take extra precautions, especially in crowded places like airports. Here's how to keep your cards protected while traveling.STAY PROTECTED & INFORMED! GET SECURITY ALERTS & EXPERT TECH TIPS – SIGN UP FOR KURT’S ‘THE CYBERGUY REPORT’ NOW A person holding a passport while traveling (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?How credit card theft happens while travelingBefore diving into how to protect yourself, it helps to understand the most common ways credit cards are compromised during travel.RFID skimming: Some credit and debit cards are equipped with RFID chips that enable contactless payments. Thieves carrying handheld RFID readers can capture your card’s data simply by being near you. No physical contact is required, and you often won’t even notice it happening.Card skimming at ATMs and terminals: In some regions, criminals install fake card readers over legitimate machines at airports, gas stations or retail locations. These skimmers copy your card’s information when you insert it. In many cases, a hidden camera is also installed nearby to record your PIN as you type it.Pickpocketing and physical theft: Airports are full of distractions, which thieves rely on. A quick bump in a security line or a moment of inattention at the check-in counter is all it takes for someone to slip your wallet out of a bag or pocket.Public Wi-Fi snooping: Using unsecured airport or hotel Wi-Fi can expose your private data. Hackers connected to the same network can intercept sensitive information, including credit card numbers and login credentials, especially if you're making purchases or accessing banking apps without protection.Lost or stolen cards: It's not uncommon to misplace a card during travel. If someone finds it – or worse, steals it from your luggage or hotel room – they could make unauthorized purchases before you realize it’s missing.Ways to protect your credit cardsThe good news is that protecting your credit cards while traveling doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a few smart habits and the right tools, you can avoid the most common threats and enjoy your trip with more peace of mind. Here are some easy ways to keep your cards safe while you're on the move. A man holding a credit card wallet (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)1. Use RFID-blocking gearSome credit cards include RFID chips that make contactless payments easy and convenient. However, this same feature can be exploited if someone with the right equipment gets close enough to scan your card without your knowledge. Using RFID-blocking gear such as a wallet, card sleeve or passport holder is a simple and affordable way to prevent this type of theft. These items are widely available and effective at blocking unauthorized scans. 2. Carry only what you needLimiting the number of cards you bring reduces the risk of your wallet being lost or stolen. Ideally, take only one or two credit cards that you plan to use during your trip. Keep any backup cards in your hotel safe and store a secure digital record of your card details in a password manager. This can be helpful if you need to cancel or replace a card while you’re abroad. Get more details about my best expert-reviewed password managers of 2025 here.3. Set up real-time spending alertsMost credit card companies offer instant notifications through their mobile apps. Turning on transaction alerts ensures you’ll be notified the moment your card is used, allowing you to spot suspicious activity quickly. If your card issuer offers the ability to lock your card directly from the app, enable that feature as well, so you can act immediately if anything looks off.4. Avoid public Wi-Fi for financial transactionsPublic Wi-Fi at airports, hotels and cafés is rarely secure. Avoid entering credit card information or logging into banking websites while on these networks, unless you're using a virtual private network (VPN). A reliable VPN encrypts your internet traffic and protects your data from prying eyes on shared networks. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE A woman using a mobile payment method (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)5. Watch for card skimmers at ATMs and terminalsBefore using an ATM or card reader, take a moment to inspect it. Skimming devices are sometimes placed over the card slot or keypad. Gently wiggle the card reader or look for anything that seems loose, bulky or out of place. When possible, use ATMs inside banks or secure buildings instead of freestanding machines, which are easier for thieves to target.6. Lock your cards when not in useMany credit card apps now allow you to temporarily lock your card with a single tap. If you're not planning to use a card for a day or two, consider locking it until you're ready to make a purchase. This simple habit adds an extra layer of protection. If someone tries to use the card while it’s locked, the transaction will be declined.7. Use mobile or contactless paymentsApple Pay and Google Pay provide an additional level of security by creating unique, one-time-use codes for every transaction. Your actual card number is never shared with the retailer, which lowers the risk of your data being stolen. Mobile payments are also faster, touch-free and less vulnerable to physical theft.Bonus tips before you travelNotify your bank or credit card issuer about your travel dates and destinations to prevent legitimate purchases from being flagged or declined.Review your credit card statements daily during your trip. It only takes a minute and can help you catch fraud early before it escalates.Use a credit monitoring service to receive alerts about suspicious activity on your accounts while you’re away. See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft.Kurt's key takeawaysTraveling with credit cards doesn’t have to be stressful. With a few simple steps, like carrying only the cards you need, using RFID-blocking gear, enabling transaction alerts and avoiding public Wi-Fi without a VPN, you can reduce your risk of theft or fraud significantly. Digital tools like card-locking apps, mobile payments and identity monitoring services add even more layers of protection. Whether you’re heading on a weekend getaway or an international trip, these habits can help keep your finances safe so you can focus on enjoying the journey.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPHave a tip or tool that worked for you while traveling? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s free CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.
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  • WWW.COMPUTERWEEKLY.COM
    Tariff turmoil is making supply chain security riskier
    Cyber security remained the most pressing challenge facing those in supply chain management roles during the first three months of 2025, but since the inauguration of Donald Trump in January, uncertainty over the president’s approach to tariffs has caused chaos for supply chains not just in the US, but around the world, and these two areas of risk are closely entwined. This is according to a report from cyber and risk management consultancy West Monroe, which found that while security remains top of mind for 23% of respondents to a recent polling exercise, the impact of tariffs has surged to become the top issue for 20%, in a matter of weeks edging out factors such as geopolitical tension, material costs, the climate crisis and labour costs. Although its fieldwork was conducted in March, prior to Trump’s so-called Liberation Day tariff announcement, West Monroe’s data shows that during Q1, a significant number of organisations in the US started making changes to their supply chains in advance. A total of 58% said they altered their product, materials or sourcing mix, 56% altered their transportation mix, 45% altered their production schedule, 31% updated their pricing to pass increased costs to customers, and 28% altered their geographic presence. “I don’t think these are necessarily quick changes to make, but there is cyber risk if and when those changes are made,” said Christina Powers, cyber security partner at West Monroe. Broadly, she said the need to move quickly to replace lost revenues, shifts in the supplier ecosystem and other impacts arising from the tariffs may create gaps in best practice when it comes to supply chain management. “For example, if you’re starting to work with a different supplier – maybe they were already on your list but they weren’t a tier one supplier, you’re tapping into tier two suppliers – so maybe they went through less due diligence and less scrutiny when you were initially onboarding them,” said Powers. “Or if you’re looking to change suppliers now, there could be a little more of a rushed diligence process being done to try to make that change more quickly,” she said. “There could be less visibility into what potential access these companies may have. From another angle, if you’re not working with a familiar contact, or not working with familiar processes, there’s a higher risk of things like impersonation attacks, whether or not that’s for financial gain or to get access to sensitive data.” Read more about the impact of US tariffs IT buyers appear to have spent the past few months refreshing PCs in preparation for the new US tariffs. Moore’s Law predicts that every 18 months, IT buyers can get more for the same outlay. But US tariffs may mean they end up paying a higher price. Delivering excellent customer experience is a tough job on regular days. Now add rising prices because of tariffs. Finally, with goods potentially priced higher thanks to the tariffs, some organisations may also look to offset costs in rather more creative ways than simply passing them onto their customers. In some instances, however ill-advised this may be, this could see IT and cyber security budgets taking a hit. “There is a risk around cyber security which is often viewed as a cost centre,” said Powers. “It is focused on value preservation and risk reduction, but it’s not necessarily value creation per se. So, there could be pushes to offset some of what organisations are having to deal with.” But the story doesn’t end here, she said, for there are other ways in which cyber security and tariffs are coupled together. “With a lot of the uncertainty that’s happening right now, there’s a very volatile market,” she said. “From a cyber security perspective, that could lead to incentives for individuals or groups or nation-states to look to exploit vulnerabilities or go after certain companies. “You may see that nations that were historically friendly [to the US] have different feelings now, so there could be an increase in exploitation. “On the data side, there could be an increase in potential espionage looking for trade secrets, intellectual property and things of that nature,” said Powers. “There are some Chinese manufacturers exploiting luxury brands and where their goods are being made, and what it takes to produce them.” If there’s a core message for security leaders to hold onto during this time of intense economic uncertainty and volatility, it would be not to allow the organisation to lose focus on the integrity of its supply chain arrangements. “Now is the time to be more vigilant, not only to hold the line, but actually to increase supply chain scrutiny from a cyber perspective, because there is so much uncertainty, change, volatility and, I think, anger associated with this,” said Powers.
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    You can score 10% off a new Apple product if you recycle an old device - for a limited time
    A new Earth Day Apple Store promotion lets you get rid of old tech for a discount on new tech. Here's which items qualify.
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    8 Major Problems With AI Initiatives In Enterprise
    Think about these eight issues with implementing AI in business.
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