Steve Jobs would never have allowed this
Among Steve Jobs’ many philosophies at Apple was giving customers what they need, not necessarily what they want. He famously said, “People don’t know what they want until you show it to them. That’s why…
Why Regulated Industries are Turning to Military-Grade Cyber Defenses
Jun 14, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity / Regulatory Compliance As cyber threats loom large and data breaches continue to pose increasingly significant risks. Organizations and industries that handle sensitive information and valuable assets make prime targets…
How to turn off Recall: Stop Windows from recording everything
Windows Recall is probably the most exciting new feature that Microsoft presented at its event in May (alongside Copilot+ PCs). This new tool runs locally on your computer (provided it has an NPU and is…
Optimize your gaming laptop with these must-have programs
Modern gaming laptops are technological modern marvels. The amount of hardware packed into a small form factor can outpace even the best desktops of years past. With such stringent high-performance and tight tolerances, the right suite…
How long do MacBooks and Macs last? Mac lifespan explained
Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to…
How to stop Safari from opening links or files when you use a different Mac browser
Apple is fond of its web browser, Safari, even to the extent that some readers with other preferences find it difficult to consistently get Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or other browsers to open links to web…
ZKTeco Biometric System Found Vulnerable to 24 Critical Security Flaws
Jun 14, 2024NewsroomDevice Security / Authentication An analysis of a hybrid biometric access system from Chinese manufacturer ZKTeco has uncovered two dozen security flaws that could be used by attackers to defeat authentication, steal biometric…
North Korean Hackers Target Brazilian Fintech with Sophisticated Phishing Tactics
Threat actors linked to North Korea have accounted for one-third of all the phishing activity targeting Brazil since 2020, as the country’s emergence as an influential power has drawn the attention of cyber espionage groups.…
Microsoft Delays AI-Powered Recall Feature for Copilot+ PCs Amid Security Concerns
Jun 14, 2024NewsroomArtificial Intelligence / Data Protection Microsoft on Thursday revealed that it’s delaying the rollout of the controversial artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. To that end, the company said it intends…
“Simulation of keyboard activity” leads to firing of Wells Fargo employees
Last month, Wells Fargo terminated over a dozen bank employees following an investigation into claims of faking work activity on their computers, according to a Bloomberg report. A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) search conducted…