GM struggles with software bugs in electric vehicles
General Motors (GM) is currently grappling with significant software issues in its electric vehicle (EV) lineup, leading to a range of technical and operational problems that are impacting customers, tarnishing the company’s reputation, and affecting its financial standing. Owners of GM’s EVs, including models like the Chevrolet Blazer EV, have reported a variety of technical […]
Delaware court voids Musks $56 billion dollar compensation
Tesla’s stock experienced a notable downturn following a Delaware court’s decision to void CEO Elon Musk’s massive $56 billion compensation package. The ruling, stemming from a lawsuit filed by a Tesla shareholder, concluded that Tesla’s board did not adequately demonstrate the fairness of the compensation plan or provide evidence of substantial negotiation with Musk. This […]
University of Chicago “Nightshade” poisons AI to protect artists
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a groundbreaking tool called Nightshade, which has rapidly gained popularity with an impressive 250,000 downloads in just five days. Designed primarily for artists, Nightshade aims to disrupt AI models that train on artworks without consent, addressing a growing concern in the art community. Nightshade operates by subtly […]
Microsoft Windows’ “bug” switches browser from Chrome to Edge
If you’ve noticed a change in your browsing experience on Windows 10 or 11, you might have unknowingly switched from Chrome to Microsoft’s Edge. This unexpected switch, according to Microsoft, is due to a bug that inadvertently prompts users to change their default browser, supposedly in an effort to simplify the process. This incident has […]
Industrial firms must pay more attention to OT cybersecurity, says vendor
One electricity provider told Dragos CEO that it spends US$100 million a year on IT security, and just US$5 million on O
Warning: Threat actors getting around some Ivanti mitigations
Cyber authorities in the U.S. and Australia have issued new warnings to IT administrators to take more action to protect Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure Gateways. At the same time, Ivanti revealed that two new vulnerabilities for the devices have been discovered, on top of a pair revealed earlier this month. The latest vulnerabilities
Cyber Security Today, Jan. 31, 2024 – A new ransomware strain found, and questions about the level of ransomware payments
This episode reports on ransomware news, a survey of infosec pros in the financial secto
Hashtag Trending Jan.31- Ransomware payments declining? ChatGPT leaking chat histories; UK law may ban Apple from issuing security updates worldwide
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