Iran recently imposed a significant internet blackout, confirmed by the government as a measure to protect against potential Israeli cyberattacks. This decision was tied to national security concerns, particularly following cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure and financial institutions, attributed to a hacker group linked to Israel. The blackout has severely limited information flow and communication for Iranians both domestically and internationally, impacting everyday life amid ongoing military conflicts. Cybersecurity expert Amir Rashidi highlighted the personal consequences of the shutdown, noting his inability to contact family members who fled Tehran.

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LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky noted that while users have embraced AI generally, AI-generated suggestions for enhancing posts have not seen the expected uptake. He attributes this to the unique pressures of the platform, where authenticity is vital and users are wary of repercussions on their professional image from using AI-generated content. Despite this hesitance, there has been a significant increase in demand for AI-related skills on LinkedIn, with a sixfold rise in job postings requiring such expertise and a twentyfold increase in users listing AI skills on their profiles.

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Suresh Krishnan has been appointed as the chief information officer at Memorial Health, starting July 28. He has extensive experience from his previous role as chief technology officer at Cone Health and over 30 years in healthcare organizations in the Chicago area. Krishnan, a graduate of the University of Madras with a degree in mechanical engineering, is expected to enhance Memorial Health's technological infrastructure, including the implementation of the Epic electronic health record system. His expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence is anticipated to benefit clinical operations, data analytics, and patient care delivery.

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U.S. critical infrastructure sectors are bracing for potential Iranian cyberattacks amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, particularly in light of possible U.S. military actions. Despite the heightened alert, there have been no recent reports of specific cyber threats, and the current federal response appears less coordinated than in past crises, lacking proactive communication from agencies like CISA. In previous conflicts, such as with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, CISA had actively warned infrastructure operators of threats, while current assessments underline a gap in government support for enhancing cybersecurity measures. Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs) are beginning to increase their efforts to provide necessary guidance and resources to critical infrastructure operators during this uncertain period.

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