5 useful upgrades to plug into your PC’s unused PCIe slots
1. PCIe graphics cards If you have a desktop PC with at least an mATX motherboard or larger, chances are you have access to multiple PCIe slots. If so, the top slot likely runs at…
December 2024
December 2024
Hello, Apple Intelligence, where have you been?
Despite what you might have heard from AI companies, Apple doesn’t think the Singularity is coming any time soon. Writing for Wired, Steven Levy gives us “The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence” (subscription required) via…
Hackers are exploiting a flaw in popular file-transfer tools to launch mass hacks, again
Security researchers are warning that hackers are actively exploiting another high-risk vulnerability in a popular file transfer technology to launch mass hacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-50623, affects software developed by Illinois-based enterprise software company…
Eight Arrested in Belgium and Netherlands
Dec 10, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Vishing Belgian and Dutch authorities have arrested eight suspects in connection with a “phone phishing” gang that primarily operated out of the Netherlands with an aim to steal victims’ financial…
Report: The OLED MacBook Pro will dump the notch for a camera ‘hole’
The 2026 MacBook Pro is shaping up to have some interesting upgrades. There’s a rumor that it could feature cellular connectivity, but perhaps more relevant to a wider audience is that the 2026 MacBook Pro…
How Apple Intelligence can turn anyone into a star student (without cheating)
Apple Intelligence is generally perceived as a mundane AI suite, especially when compared to the likes of Google’s Gemini—which lets its users reimagine their photos and perform other advanced tasks. Nevertheless, the iPhone maker has…
Hackers Weaponize Visual Studio Code Remote Tunnels for Cyber Espionage
Dec 10, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Hacking News A suspected China-nexus cyber espionage group has been attributed to an attacks targeting large business-to-business IT service providers in Southern Europe as part of a campaign codenamed…
Our 6 favorite 2024 releases all took Apple in new directions
2024 has been jam-packed for Apple. During this year, the company released new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, nearly updated its entire iPad line, refreshed most of its Macs, and launched a brand new device in…
Ongoing Phishing and Malware Campaigns in December 2024
Dec 10, 2024The Hacker NewsMalware Analysis / Cyber Threat Cyber attackers never stop inventing new ways to compromise their targets. That’s why organizations must stay updated on the latest threats. Here’s a quick rundown of…
CERT-UA Warns of Phishing Attacks Targeting Ukraine’s Defense and Security Force
Dec 10, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Attack The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new set of cyber attacks that it said were aimed at defense companies in the country…