US supports Japans ambitions to return to leadership in chip manufacturing
Japan has embarked on a monumental $67 billion initiative to reclaim its stature as a global semiconductor titan, with plans to spearhead the production of 2-nanometer chips by 2027. This strategic move is designed to capitalize on the current geopolitical climate and the pressing need for secure supply chains, positioning Japan at the forefront of […]
OpenAI acknowledges “ChatGPT had a melt down”
ChatGPT had what witnesses are describing as a “meltdown” over the past day. Various reports surfaced with incidents of the model speaking in “Spanglish,” (a mixture of Spanish and English) generating a barrage of bewildering and nonsensical responses to user inquiries, and claiming to be in the room with one user at 2:30 am which […]
One billion dollar copyright infringement killed on appeal
The $1 billion copyright infringement verdict against Cox Communications was overturned by a federal appeals court, which ruled that Cox did not directly profit from its users’ piracy. This decision calls for a new damages trial, potentially reducing the financial liability for Cox. The case emphasizes the challenges in holding ISPs accountable for users’ copyright […]
Colorado app addresses food waste and feeds “food insecure”
In Denver and Boulder, Colorado the Too Good To Go app is changing the way we tackle food waste, offering a win-win solution for consumers and businesses alike. By connecting users with local eateries to purchase surplus food at a discount, the app not only saves money for both parties but also contributes to environmental […]
Abuse of valid accounts by threat actors hits a high, says IBM
Attackers are finding that obtaining valid credentials is an easier route to achieving their goals, s
Opposition MPs hammer head of PHAC over ArriveCAN app
Opposition calls $59 million cost and lack of oversight over the ArriveCAN app a “b
Cyber Security Today, Feb. 21, 2024 – A patch warning from ConnectWise, the latest ransomware news, and more
This episode reports on a report comparing business email compromise attacks against ransomware
Hashtag Trending Feb.21- LockBit website goes down; Microsoft takes on Nvidia; Online backlash against OpenAI
An international effort has brought down the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, Microsoft has developed its own tech to replace Nvidia and a huge backlash against OpenAI on social media. All this and more on the “Jeez, you take one long weekend and the world explodes” edition of Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love,
Hashtag Trending Feb.21- LockBit website goes down; Microsoft takes on Nvidia; Online backlash against OpenAI
An international effort has brought down the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, Microsoft has developed its own tech to replace Nvidia and a huge backlash against OpenAI on social media. All this and more on the “Jeez, you take one long weekend and the world explodes” edition of Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love,
