Thoma Bravo Acquires Verint to Join Forces with Calabrio to Create an AI-Driven Customer Experience Powerhouse

Thoma Bravo Acquires Verint to Join Forces with Calabrio to Create an AI-Driven Customer Experience Powerhouse

Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Verint Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNT) (“Verint”) in an all-cash transaction reflecting an enterprise value of $2 billion for the company. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close…

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Standard Bank raises alarm over AI-driven fraud

Standard Bank raises alarm over AI-driven fraud

Standard Bank has warned its clients of a rise of “spoofing” scams in recent months, where fraudsters use AI-generated voices and e-mails to impersonate bank officials. “These scams are increasingly difficult for customers to identify, as calls and e-mails appear to come from their banks’ legitimate contact details,” the bank said in a statement on…

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Google hit by AI-driven cyber attack

Google hit by AI-driven cyber attack

Fraudsters are increasingly using generative AI to perpetrate cyber scams. Google has become the latest company to fall victim to cyber criminals increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to bypass security measures and trick users with highly-realistic documents that install malware on networks. This Google attack, following a similar incident targeting Microsoft SharePoint servers globally, was…

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WomHub empowers women in STEM with AI-driven initiatives

WomHub empowers women in STEM with AI-driven initiatives

WomHub explores new ways to tackle challenges at the intersection of gender and STEM. Naadiya Moosajee, an engineer turned entrepreneur who supports women in science, technology, engineering, mining and manufacturing, has reached more than 150 000 women and girls in over 30 countries through her various programmes, she said in an interview with ITWeb. WomHub,…

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