BlackHat Cybersecurity Event Continues Activities for 2nd Day Amid Wide Turnout

 The ongoing edition of Black Hat will continue its activities until November 16, 2023 - SPA
The ongoing edition of Black Hat will continue its activities until November 16, 2023 - SPA
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BlackHat Cybersecurity Event Continues Activities for 2nd Day Amid Wide Turnout

 The ongoing edition of Black Hat will continue its activities until November 16, 2023 - SPA
The ongoing edition of Black Hat will continue its activities until November 16, 2023 - SPA

The world’s fastest growing cybersecurity event "Black Hat" proceeds on the second day amidst a substantial turnout at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

The event is organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP) and Tahaluf. The ongoing edition of Black Hat will continue its activities until November 16.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the second day featured captivating sessions covering a wide range of cutting-edge topics, such as; “Security Continuum,” “Gamification Of Cybersecurity,” “Cyber Leadership,” and “Ask Me Anything (AMA): The CISO Sit-Down”.

The event hosted a lineup of experts and speakers including, while it also witnessed the graduation ceremony of the trainees of the Tuwaiq Cybersecurity Bootcamp, presented by Tuwaiq academy.
 



Google Tests Verified Check Marks in Search Results

A logo of Google is seen on the wall during the groundbreaking ceremony for Malaysia's first Google data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01 October 2024. (EPA)
A logo of Google is seen on the wall during the groundbreaking ceremony for Malaysia's first Google data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01 October 2024. (EPA)
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Google Tests Verified Check Marks in Search Results

A logo of Google is seen on the wall during the groundbreaking ceremony for Malaysia's first Google data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01 October 2024. (EPA)
A logo of Google is seen on the wall during the groundbreaking ceremony for Malaysia's first Google data center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 01 October 2024. (EPA)

Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.

Fraudulent websites impersonating official businesses or services could creep up in online search results, leading users to view false information about the business, deceiving users and potentially harming the brand.

"We regularly experiment with features that help shoppers identify trustworthy businesses online, and we are currently running a small experiment showing checkmarks next to certain businesses on Google," the spokesperson said.

Google already uses automated systems to identify pages with "scammy" or fraudulent content and prevent them from showing up in the search results.

The Verge reported the development earlier on Friday, adding that it spotted blue verified checkmarks next to official site links for companies including Microsoft, Meta and Apple on search results.

Only some users were able to see the feature, the Verge said, indicating Google has not rolled out the test widely yet.