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Indonesia won't pay $8M ransom in data center attack that disrupted major public services

โ€” June 25th 2024 at 18:30
Targeting a national data center, the attack brought down major public services, including airport immigration. Data migration efforts are ongoing.
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The US bans Kaspersky products, citing security risks - what this means for you

โ€” June 21st 2024 at 14:34
Kaspersky users in the US have until September 29 to find alternative security software.
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How AI lies, cheats, and grovels to succeed - and what we need to do about it

โ€” June 20th 2024 at 20:25
Research shows that AI systems can resort to deception when placed in goal-setting environments. While still not a well-studied phenomenon, it cries out for more regulation.
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YouTube shuts down viral 'hack' for getting a cheaper Premium subscription

โ€” June 20th 2024 at 19:35
Some customers were paying as little as $1 per month for a service that usually costs $14 per month.
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Can governments turn AI safety talk into action?

โ€” June 17th 2024 at 00:41
Industry players and governments discuss guardrails for AI, but aren't deploying them. Here's what's missing.
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How Singapore is creating more inclusive AI

โ€” June 13th 2024 at 17:13
A bespoke model might be the answer to Western-focused LLMs - here's what it can do for Southeast Asia.
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Businesses' cloud security fails are 'concerning' - as AI threats accelerate

โ€” June 12th 2024 at 13:59
Not enough organizations are conducting regular audits to ensure their cloud environments are secured.
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Want free and anonymous access to AI chatbots? DuckDuckGo's new tool is for you

โ€” June 10th 2024 at 15:18
The privacy-minded DuckDuck Go promises that your chats are private, anonymized, and not used for AI model training.
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Can someone tell if I block their number?

โ€” June 10th 2024 at 10:22
If you have to block someone else's number, you may have wondered what happens next. We'll walk you through the ways that someone may be able to tell if their number has been blocked.
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After brutal critiques, Microsoft Recall will get these major privacy and security changes

โ€” June 7th 2024 at 16:45
Stung by criticism from security researchers, Microsoft today announced major changes to a key feature of its new Copilot+ PCs. The changes include enhanced encryption and new ways to protect user data from unauthorized access.
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How to back up (and restore) your saved MacOS passwords

โ€” June 7th 2024 at 16:32
If you've ever lost your passwords, you know that's a trying situation. Thankfully, MacOS has a feature that allows you to export passwords for backup and restore purposes.
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ChatGPT privacy tips: Two important ways to limit the data you share with OpenAI

โ€” June 6th 2024 at 20:51
Want to use AI tools without compromising control of your data? Here are two ways to safeguard your privacy in OpenAI's chatbot.
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Singapore, US expand AI partnership to focus on upskilling youth and women

โ€” June 6th 2024 at 17:38
Organizations from both nations pledge to boost the AI capabilities of more than 130,000 workers in Singapore.
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You'll soon be able to text 911 via RCS on your Android phone. Here's how it works

โ€” June 6th 2024 at 17:06
Google Messages will be among the first text services to support read receipts, high-res media sending, and more with emergency call centers.
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Ethical hacker releases tool to exploit Microsoft's Recall AI, says it's not 'rocket science'

โ€” June 6th 2024 at 15:35
Microsoft's Windows Recall AI feature hasn't launched yet but it's already a target.
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5 ways to save your Windows 10 PC in 2025 - and most are free

โ€” June 4th 2024 at 18:41
As many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. What's a user to do? You have five viable alternatives to trashing your machine.
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Kaspersky released a free Linux virus removal tool - but is it necessary?

โ€” June 3rd 2024 at 16:25
Concerned about viruses on your Linux computer? I tested Kaspersky's new Virus Removal Tool for Linux. Here's what you need to know about it.
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The best Bluetooth trackers of 2024: Expert tested

โ€” June 3rd 2024 at 16:05
We tested the best Bluetooth trackers (including AirTags and Tile trackers) to keep tabs on your belongings, whether you use iOS or Android.
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The NSA advises you to turn your phone off and back on once a week - here's why

โ€” May 31st 2024 at 15:12
Powering off your phone regularly, disabling Bluetooth when it's not needed, and using only trusted accessories are just some of the NSA's security recommendations.
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Is Microsoft Recall a 'privacy nightmare'? 7 reasons you can stop worrying about it

โ€” May 30th 2024 at 13:55
It's one of the signature features of the next-generation Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, and at first glance it acts like the worst kind of spyware. But it's getting a bad rap.
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IBM to test Southeast Asian LLM and facilitate localization efforts

โ€” May 28th 2024 at 18:36
Big Blue's partnership with AI Singapore will see the SEA-LION large language model tested and made available on IBM's AI platforms.
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Apple explains why iOS 17.5 restored your deleted photos - and what you can do now

โ€” May 24th 2024 at 17:22
Here's how iPhone and iPad users can make sure that deleted images are absolutely, positively gone forever.
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The SEC slaps NYSE's parent company with a $10M fine for not immediately reporting a hack

โ€” May 23rd 2024 at 19:27
Intercontinental Exchange failed to notify nine of its subsidiaries about a VPN breach, sitting on the information for days.
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My 5 must-have extensions for Firefox on Android (and what I use them for)

โ€” May 23rd 2024 at 09:26
If you've already switched to Firefox on Android, or are considering making the switch, you might be interested in knowing the mobile browser supports extensions. Here are my favorites.
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Microsoft's latest Windows 11 security features aim to make it 'more secure out of the box'

โ€” May 21st 2024 at 16:08
Many of these new Windows 11 security features and upgrades will be enabled by default. Here's why.
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iOS 17.5.1 patches cringey bug that was resurrecting old, deleted photos

โ€” May 20th 2024 at 17:56
iPhone and iPad users were reporting personal and sensitive images reappearing - even on wiped and sold devices. Keep those deleted photos deleted!
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Are you being tracked? What new privacy features from Apple and Google can (and can't) tell you

โ€” May 20th 2024 at 17:51
How does your phone know that a Bluetooth tracker is monitoring you? What should you do if you find one? We answer all your questions about the new iOS and Android Bluetooth tracking features, and more.
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Are all Linux vendor kernels insecure? A new study says yes, but there's a fix

โ€” May 16th 2024 at 20:34
All vendor kernels are plagued with security vulnerabilities, according to a CIQ whitepaper. Will the Linux community ever accept upstream stable kernels?
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Google patches another zero-day exploit in Chrome - and this one affects Edge too

โ€” May 16th 2024 at 15:23
Here's what Chrome and Edge users need to know - and do - now.
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Google unveils new Android 15 security updates: What you need to know

โ€” May 15th 2024 at 17:00
Google's helping you fight scammers and snoops.
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Hacker claims to have stolen Dell customer data, twice. Here's how to protect yourself

โ€” May 15th 2024 at 08:03
A hacker told TechCrunch he exploited flaws in two data breaches, giving him access to Dell customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
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Lawmakers' Section 230 ultimatum to Big Tech: Work together to make the internet safer, or else

โ€” May 14th 2024 at 20:34
A bipartisan bill seeks to end the Section 230 liability shield for tech companies. Here's a timeline of what happens next.
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Meet Hackbat: An open-source, more powerful Flipper Zero alternative

โ€” May 14th 2024 at 18:35
Hackbat has everything you need to carry out high-end penetration testing duties. Here's how to get your hands on one.
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iOS and Android owners will now be alerted if an unknown tracker is moving with them

โ€” May 14th 2024 at 12:20
Last year, Apple and Google teamed up to develop a specification for alerting users if a Bluetooth tracking device is surreptitiously monitoring them. That feature just rolled out to iOS and Android users.
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Google is planning on a fix to prevent accidental password deletion in Chrome

โ€” May 14th 2024 at 10:47
A default Google Chrome setting in Android could delete credentials saved in the Password Manager, but a potential fix is on the way.
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Update your Chrome browser ASAP. Google has confirmed a zero-day exploited in the wild

โ€” May 10th 2024 at 16:17
A new Chrome JavaScript security hole is nasty, so get to patching your systems.
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Transparency is sorely lacking amid growing AI interest

โ€” May 10th 2024 at 08:56
Getting companies to open up about how they train their foundation AI models is proving a challenge.
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Singapore updates cybersecurity law to expand regulatory oversight

โ€” May 10th 2024 at 08:13
Amendments to the country's cybersecurity bill aim to bolster its administration amid changes in the threat landscape.
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Why Reddit's new content policy is a big win for your privacy

โ€” May 9th 2024 at 19:21
Reddit will continue to sell user data, but it's enacting restrictions on companies that want to commercialize that data for free. Here's what's changing.
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The best VPN for Mac in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

โ€” May 8th 2024 at 14:58
Mac VPNs should offer high performance, speed, and security. Here are our Mac VPN recommendations for 2024.
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Security researchers say this scary exploit could render all VPNs useless

โ€” May 7th 2024 at 18:26
VPNs are no longer safe if these security researchers are right.
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BigID announces new AI data security features for Microsoft Copilot

โ€” May 7th 2024 at 13:00
The updates aim to improve AI training data for stronger, less biased models.
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Code faster with generative AI, but beware the risks when you do

โ€” May 3rd 2024 at 18:49
Software developers can achieve significant productivity gains with GenAI-powered coding help, but these may come with baggage.
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Two years in, Google says passkeys now protect more than 400 million accounts

โ€” May 2nd 2024 at 16:21
Google Account users have authenticated themselves using passkeys more than 1 billion times, but passwords are likely to be around for years.
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Red Hat's latest enterprise Linux distro has new features to tackle hybrid cloud complexity

โ€” May 1st 2024 at 20:05
In addition to unveiling RHEL 9.4, the company says it will support RHEL 7 for an extra four years.
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Ford's hands-free driver system is under investigation after fatal crashes - what to know

โ€” April 29th 2024 at 17:34
Just days after closing a Tesla investigation, federal safety regulators are now looking into Ford's driver-assistance system, BlueCruise.
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91% of ransomware victims paid at least one ransom in the past year, survey finds

โ€” April 29th 2024 at 13:45
With more than half of organizations experiencing at least six ransomware attack attempts over the past year, many want more budget to cope.
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How to change your IP address, why you'd want to - and when you shouldn't

โ€” May 22nd 2024 at 18:54
Looking for more privacy or easier access to a network device? Here are the steps for every operating system, and how to avoid address conflicts.
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These SMBs are hot threat targets but they're shrugging off security help

โ€” April 25th 2024 at 18:44
Grants are available to offset deployment costs, yet cybersecurity tools remain low in demand among the smaller companies that need them most.
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Google yet again delays killing third-party cookies in Chrome. Here's what you need to know

โ€” April 24th 2024 at 15:47
Google now hopes to start phasing out third-party cookies in early 2025, instead of late 2024 as previously planned.
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The best free VPNs of 2024: Expert tested

โ€” April 23rd 2024 at 15:49
Free VPNs can come with security risks. But there are solid limited-service free VPNs provided by reputable companies that may fit your needs -- here's what to know.
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How a new law protects your thoughts from tech companies โ€“ and why it matters

โ€” April 23rd 2024 at 11:00
Welcome to the new data privacy frontier, where unregulated neurotech wearables are tracking, analyzing, and even recording your brain activity.
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Tinder's 'Share My Date' feature will let you share date plans with friends and family

โ€” April 22nd 2024 at 15:01
The upcoming feature will help you more easily share the location, date, and time of your date and a photo of your online match.
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Brave search engine adds privacy-focused AI - no Google or Bing needed

โ€” April 18th 2024 at 19:45
Accessible in any browser, Brave's new 'Answer with AI' option provides an AI-generated summary - with sources - in response to your requests and searches.
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Android could soon protect you from malicious apps by quarantining them

โ€” April 18th 2024 at 16:11
Quarantining an Android app will hide its screens and notifications, prevent it from ringing your device, and make sure its services can't be called by other apps.
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National Guard will use Google's AI for faster disaster response and recovery

โ€” April 17th 2024 at 17:53
Targeted for deployment in time for summer wildfires, the AI-powered tools can quickly examine aerial footage of disaster scenes and create detailed maps of the area.
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Criminals want to pay T-Mobile and Verizon staff for SIM swaps. Here's what you need to know

โ€” April 17th 2024 at 15:32
The attackers are offering up to $300 to T-Mobile and Verizon employees for help with stealing from their employers' customers.
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Gen AI training costs soar yet risks are poorly measured, says Stanford AI report

โ€” April 16th 2024 at 15:36
Cost and safety issues are part of a burgeoning industrial market for AI taking over from a research community of AI scholars.
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XZ Utils might not have been the only sabotage target, open-source foundations warn

โ€” April 16th 2024 at 15:24
The XZ Utils backdoor that recently sent ripples of concern through the Linux community may have only been the beginning.
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How to freeze your credit (and why you might want to)

โ€” April 15th 2024 at 09:36
Worried about a recent data breach? Here's how to freeze your credit.
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