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When Cell Networks Fail, This Hidden Feature Can Keep You Connected
In an always-connected world, our phones have become our personal command centers. During disasters, major events, or infrastructure failures, the one tool we count on most, our cellular connection can suddenly become unreliable or unavailable. However, there is a lifeline you are not likely using.
Seasoned communications veteran, Jim Gledhill, tells us that there is a simple, no-cost feature built into every modern smartphone that dramatically increases your ability to stay reachable: Wi-Fi Calling. Most people don’t use it, few understand it, and almost no one realizes how powerful it can be in a crisis.
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7 Signs Your Cybersecurity Framework Needs Rebuilding
Is your cybersecurity framework able to withstand a new generation of sophisticated attackers? Keri Pearlson, principal research scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management, says there are many signs to focus on.
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January 28-29: this free two-day global event brings together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore how intelligent autonomy is reshaping security — and what it takes to protect organizations in an era of rapidly advancing AI.
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AlertMedia’s 2026 Safety Calendar
This year-round resource is designed to make sure you’re ready for whatever comes your way. Use it to map out your goals, train your teams, and coordinate your safety efforts all year long.
The free resource includes 50 ready-to-use safety meeting topics, built-in planning checklists, and every “red letter” date you need to know, so you’ll stay organized and fully prepared to handle any emergency with confidence. Get the 2026 Safety Calendar and be ready for whatever comes next.
Get the Calendar >>Cybersecurity Expert Warns: Verifying if Someone is 100% Human Might Soon Be Impossible
As artificial intelligence, robotics, and neural implants continue to develop rapidly, verifying whether someone is fully human becomes an increasing cybersecurity concern, warns the founder of VPN.com. “Within a few years, we won’t be able to rely on traditional methods of identity verification,” commented Michael Gargiulo, CEO of VPN.com. “AI-generated content, hyper-realistic avatars, synthetic voices, and even neural-linked communication will blur the line between real and artificial. The bigger issue is that most systems aren’t designed to catch this.”
Key Concerns Highlighted by VPN.com:
- AI-generated personas can now convincingly imitate the tone, likeness, and behavior of real people, especially when viewed through a screen.
- Synthetic voice technology already tricks biometric systems and can be used to bypass audio-based authentication tools.
- Humanoid robots and digital agents might soon be used in customer-facing roles without transparent disclosure.
- Neural interfaces and cognitive enhancement tools might lead to partial-human identities that don’t align with current security models.
- Traditional identity systems, such as CAPTCHA, 2FA, KYC, or biometric scans, were never designed for a hybrid AI-human world.
BCI Horizon Scan Report 2025
The report looks at the complexity of the operating environment, providing a well-established benchmarking tool for both expert practitioners and newcomers to the business continuity and resilience industry. The report examines threats ranging from digital challenges and the adoption of new technologies to geopolitical changes and natural hazards, trying to capture the levels of current impact and future concern for practitioners.
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