Microsoft ‘s “New Future of Work” report has mixed results for AI
Microsoft’s latest report, “New Future of Work,” delves into the complex relationship between AI and workplace productivity, acknowledging both the benefits and drawbacks of AI integration in professional settings. The report highlights that AI, particularly large language models (LLMs) like Microsoft’s Copilot, can increase the speed of tasks such as writing by 37%. However, it […]
UK legislation could ban Apple iOS security updates
In a move that could have far-reaching implications for global data security and privacy, proposed amendments to the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) have sparked significant controversy. Apple has criticized these amendments as an “unprecedented overreach,” potentially barring the tech giant from issuing security updates worldwide. The IPA, established in 2016, already empowers the UK […]
ChatGPT user discovers chat histories from unrelated users
In a concerning development for users of AI services a ChatGPT user, encountered a serious privacy issue when he discovered chat histories from unrelated users in his account. These chats included sensitive content such as unpublished research papers and private data. The incident, initially feared to be a leak from ChatGPT, has been attributed to […]
Ransomware payments in decline: Study
In what might be a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, recent data indicates a notable decrease in ransomware payments. According to a new report from Coveware, a ransomware negotiation firm, the last quarter of 2024 saw only 29% of organizations choosing to pay hackers to retrieve stolen data and unlock their systems during cyberattacks. […]
Canadian government investigating another hack at Global Affairs
Government says attacker accessed personal i
Government vows to address corporate privacy worries in proposed cybersecurity law
Department officials tell MPs that government ‘is aware of privacy concerns’ of private sector about proposed cybersecurity incident rep
U.S. has disabled parts of Chinese hacking infrastructure, says Reuters
American authorities got legal authorization to remotely disable aspects of a Chinese-based hacking campaign, sources have told Reuters. The news agency said in an exclusive story Monday that the action against the hacking group, dubbed Volt Typhoon by Microsoft and other threat researchers, came because the government worries it’s part of a larger effort to
Hashtag Trending Jan.30- Google’s Bard may be reading your email; Siri to get an AI makeover? The demise of the floppy disk
Google’s Bard could be reading your email, rumours that Siri will finally get an AI makeover, the NSA is once again under pressure to stop buying your browser data from data brokers and we mourn the demise of the floppy disk. Anyone born after the year 2000 may have to google that one. These
