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ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHA overlays have become a widespread threat infecting both PC and Mac users, with even state-sponsored hacking groups adopting the technique.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization suffered a cyberattack that took much of its website offline, with the nonprofit expecting several weeks of partial downtime while transitioning to new infrastructure.
Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
Google Maps will display fuel prices from UK forecourts starting Thursday, using government Fuel Finder data to help motorists locate cheaper petrol and diesel amid soaring costs.
‘Dystopian’: Co-op becomes latest firm to put staff under AI surveillance
Co-op Legal Services has deployed AI surveillance technology to monitor and score employee phone calls with customers seeking advice on wills and estates, drawing criticism from workers and unions.
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Asos confirms hackers accessed detailed customer profiles including names, addresses, phone numbers, and search histories, expanding on initial breach disclosures that claimed only basic contact details were compromised.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google revealed an undercover analyst infiltrated the hacker group TeamPCP, monitoring their supply-chain attacks from within and helping disrupt their operations before two alleged members were arrested in Australia.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Attackers have been exploiting a critical Zimbra Collaboration Suite vulnerability to remotely inject OS commands and steal emails and authentication credentials from organizations worldwide.
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that massive AI investment could trigger market shocks, cautioning that not all companies will succeed despite current high valuations.
Trump’s AI rebrand causes ‘unprecedented’ demand for Slovenian website names
Donald Trump’s push to rename artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” (SI) has triggered a surge in registrations for Slovenian website domains, with 44,000 .si addresses registered in September alone.
How Microsoft built its MacBook Pro competitor
Microsoft has released the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-end laptop featuring Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip, directly competing with Apple’s MacBook Pro for professional and creative users.
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Microsoft unveiled upgrades to Copilot AI at its Windows and Surface event, granting the system access to local files and the ability to perform actions across the operating system as part of its Hybrid Intelligence initiative.
It appears .agent and .agi are about to be the hot new domains
ICANN received 1,615 applications for new top-level domains, with AI-related suffixes like .agent and .agi attracting multiple applicants including Meta and OpenAI seeking to capitalize on growing industry interest.
ChatGPT’s ‘Intelligent UI’ update fills its responses with pictures, charts, and buttons
OpenAI has launched an Intelligent UI feature for ChatGPT that enables the chatbot to present responses using interactive visuals including diagrams, charts, and buttons alongside text.
The AI industry is booming. Women are getting left behind
Women comprise only about 25% of new AI hires compared to 50% in non-AI roles, with median pay lagging men by $45,000 across AI occupations, according to LinkedIn research.
IT mistake erases 11 years of viewing history for hospitals’ maternity records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost 11 years of maternity viewing records due to an IT department error, though patient care data was recovered. The incident occurred during routine database work in August.
Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000 accounts
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, a subscription-based platform that used AI to compromise 12,000 Microsoft accounts across 10,000 organizations worldwide over several months.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered Google ads delivering a tech support scam that freezes device screens with fake security warnings, directing users to call fraudulent support centers for payment or personal information.
Cloudflare plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates
Cloudflare announced plans to issue quantum-safe TLS certificates using Merkle Tree technology, aiming to secure website authentication against potential quantum computer attacks.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon revealed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million military members containing Social Security numbers and occupational details. This marks the second major federal breach this month.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple is modifying macOS privacy settings to prevent third-party app developers from misusing full-disk access permissions to read user messages and other sensitive data, following a controversy involving Meta’s AI agent Muse.
California’s new laws target workers’ biggest fear of AI taking their jobs
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new laws Thursday restricting employers from using AI to decide firings, monitor emotions, or collect neural data, addressing worker concerns about job displacement and surveillance.
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