Cyber Security Today, Sept. 13, 2023 – Crooks target Facebook Messenger accounts of businesses, a warning to IT support staff and more
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Apple unveils iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9,
Apple has officially unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 9, and the iPhone 15 series. The new watch is powered by the new S9 chip, which Apple claims is 60% faster than the previous generation. It also features a new design, improved health tracking features, and a new Double Tap gesture. The Apple […]
Google Messages to use Google Account for multi-device pairing
Google Messages is working on a Google Account-based pairing feature that would allow users to send and receive messages from their phone number on other devices, such as tablets and desktops. The feature was discovered in the latest beta version of Messages for Android, which includes strings of code that suggest the ability to “send […]
NVIDIA uses AI to solve climate change and protein folding
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is using generative AI to solve real-world problems like dissolving plastics, reducing carbon emissions, and more. He believes that AI can be used to address environmental issues such as reducing plastic waste in the oceans, capturing carbon emissions, and finding new solutions to tackle these challenges. Huang also discussed the potential […]
AI bots develop software under minutes for $1
A study by researchers at Brown University and multiple Chinese universities has found that AI bots can develop software in under 7 minutes for less than $1. The study tasked AI bots powered by a version of ChatGPT’s 3.5 model with completing the software-development process without prior training. The researchers then created a hypothetical software-development […]
Apple iPhone 15 ditches Lightning port for USB-C
Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 15 lineup, with the most notable change being the switch from the Lightning port to a USB-C port. According to Apple, the USB-C port is the “universally accepted standard” and that it will make it easier for consumers to charge their devices. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have been […]
BianLian ransomware group target Save the Children
A group of cybercriminals known as BianLian reportedly claimed to have hacked into the IT systems of Save the Children International, a leading nonprofit organization that helps children in need around the world. The hackers claim to have stolen 6.8 terabytes of data, including financial, health, and medical information. They are threatening to leak or […]
Microsoft to axe third-party printer drivers in Windows
Microsoft has announced that it will phase out third-party printer drivers in Windows by 2027, and will replace the drivers with its own universal class driver, designed to be more reliable and easier to use. According to Microsoft, the universal class driver will work with all printers that support the Mopria standard, which is a […]
Government and tech leaders hold open source security summit
Government officials and private sector executives from around the world are gathering in Washington this week to discuss ways to improve the security of open source software. Open-source software is used in a wide variety of applications, from operating systems to web browsers to mobile apps. However, it can be difficult to secure open source […]
Tech giants, civil society groups clash over AI forum
A closed-door forum on artificial intelligence (AI) organized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing criticism from civil society groups who say the event is too focused on tech executives and lacks transparency. The forum will feature the CEOs of some of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Elon Musk of X, Mark Zuckerberg […]
