Macworld Podcast: Apple’s 2024 in review
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at the year in review for Apple. What were the big products, events, and happenings that were landmarks in 2024 for the company? Tune…
Europol Dismantles 27 DDoS Attack Platforms Across 15 Nations; Admins Arrested
Dec 12, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Crime / DDoS Attack A global law enforcement operation has failed 27 stresser services that were used to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and took them offline as part of a…
Russia takes unusual route to hack Starlink-connected devices in Ukraine
“Microsoft assesses that Secret Blizzard either used the Amadey malware as a service (MaaS) or accessed the Amadey command-and-control (C2) panels surreptitiously to download a PowerShell dropper on target devices,” Microsoft said. “The PowerShell dropper…
Meet TechHive, the new PCWorld home for smart home tech
PCWorld has been publishing reviews, news, and analysis of cutting-edge personal tech for more than 40 years. Over this time, we’ve built incredible trust with readers and manufacturers alike. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that…
VisionOS 2.2 brings long-awaited Mac Virtual Display upgrade
The latest visionOS 2.2 update doesn’t add much. Compared to iOS/iPadOS 18.2 with its numerous Apple Intelligence features, the updates in visionOS 2.2 seem positively threadbare. But if you have one, you should upgrade right…
Google goes “agentic” with Gemini 2.0’s ambitious AI agent features
On Wednesday, Google unveiled Gemini 2.0, the next generation of its AI-model family, starting with an experimental release called Gemini 2.0 Flash. The model family can generate text, images, and speech while processing multiple types…
Microsoft tests compact, native version of Windows Copilot app
Microsoft continues to test out new ways of showcasing Copilot within Windows. The latest? A compact view that can be opened with the Alt+Space shortcut. Microsoft is touting the new Copilot app as a “native”…
Google’s ‘Deep Research’ AI can write a paper in minutes
Google is rolling out version 2.0 of its Gemini AI model today for the web. But the real news is what Google calls “Deep Research,” which attempts to mimic how actual humans research a subject…
Secret Blizzard Deploys Kazuar Backdoor in Ukraine Using Amadey Malware-as-a-Service
Dec 11, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Espionage The Russian nation-state actor tracked as Secret Blizzard has been observed leveraging malware associated with other threat actors to deploy a known backdoor called Kazuar on target devices…
This Ryzen 9 mini PC with 24GB of RAM is only $349 right now
Mini PCs may be tiny, but that doesn’t mean they have to lack power. Indeed, there are options out there like the Beelink EQR6, which is packed with performance — and on sale for $349…