The Mac deserves better than the M4
The M4 chip is finally coming to the Mac. The latest rumors say that before the end of this year, we will see updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, with the Mac…
Windows Downgrade Attack Risks Exposing Patched Systems to Old Vulnerabilities
Aug 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananWindows Security / Vulnerability Microsoft said it is developing security updates to address two loopholes that it said could be abused to stage downgrade attacks against the Windows update architecture and replace…
New Phishing Scam Uses Google Drawings and WhatsApp Shortened Links
Aug 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Cloud Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a novel phishing campaign that leverages Google Drawings and shortened links generated via WhatsApp to evade detection and trick users into clicking on…
iOS 18 compatibility: Which iPhones support iOS 18?
Apple will release iOS 18, the next iteration of its iPhone operating system, later in 2024. The new update will bring exciting features like Apple Intelligence, customization capabilities, animated text in Messages, and plenty of…
How to set up Medical ID in the iPhone Health app for emergencies
A key advantage of carrying an always-connected device with you is that you can summon help in nearly any emergency. But what if you’re incapacitated? By setting up Medical ID within the Health app in…
Macworld Podcast: Apple Intelligence early impressions
The first set of Apple Intelligence features was released to developers! What features are available? And what’s it like to use them? We’re talking about our early impressions of Apple Intelligence on this episode of…
Exclusive, Next Era AI Insights and Cutting-Edge Training at SANS Network Security 2024
Aug 08, 2024The Hacker NewsArtificial Intelligence / Network Security The Immersive Experience Happening This September in Las Vegas! In an era of relentless cybersecurity threats and rapid technological advancement, staying ahead of the curve is…
FBI and CISA Warn of BlackSuit Ransomware That Demands Up to $500 Million
Aug 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananCritical Infrastructure / Malware The ransomware strain known as BlackSuit has demanded as much as $500 million in ransoms to date, with one individual ransom demand hitting $60 million. That’s according to…
Critical Security Flaw in WhatsUp Gold Under Active Attack
Aug 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security A critical security flaw impacting Progress Software WhatsUp Gold is seeing active exploitation attempts, making it essential that users move quickly to apply the latest. The vulnerability in…
Major shifts at OpenAI spark skepticism about impending AGI timelines
Benj Edwards / Getty Images Over the past week, OpenAI experienced a significant leadership shake-up as three key figures announced major changes. Greg Brockman, the company’s president and co-founder, is taking an extended sabbatical until…