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Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered a sophisticated tech support scam using Google ads to freeze Windows and Mac screens with fake infection warnings, directing users to call fraudulent support centers.
Attackers have been exploiting critical Zimbra flaw to steal emails
Attackers have been exploiting a critical Zimbra flaw allowing remote command injection to steal email backups and authentication credentials from vulnerable organizations, Microsoft warned.
Companies rushed in on AI. Now some are pulling back
Major companies including Meta, Microsoft, and Walmart are scaling back aggressive AI adoption after encountering widespread technical errors, security risks, and minimal productivity gains from rapid implementation.
Use of AI in job interviews on the rise – but UK recruiters say they can spot the cheats
UK recruiters report a sharp rise in candidates using AI during job interviews, with 66% of major employers confirming unauthorized AI use in assessments, but say deceptive tactics are easily detectable.
Uber begins self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester
Uber has launched a self-driving robotaxi trial in Manchester using technology from partner firms Pony and Verne, following the company’s recent autonomous vehicle launch in Zagreb.
Palantir and Sadiq Khan drop legal battle over Met contract
Palantir and London Mayor Sadiq Khan have withdrawn their legal dispute over a Metropolitan Police contract, canceling a January court trial and agreeing to settle allegations against each other.
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
A Reform UK politician’s use of smart glasses as a teleprompter in Wales’s parliament has sparked calls for bans on the technology in Westminster and the House of Lords, raising security and privacy concerns.
Could AI ‘change the stakes’ in the development of bioweapons?
UK intelligence warns AI could fundamentally alter bioweapons development risks, potentially enabling both unskilled actors and sophisticated nation-states to create or enhance dangerous pathogens.
YouTube sticks new labels on AI-generated songs
YouTube is rolling out “Made with AI” labels for tracks significantly altered or fully generated using artificial intelligence, starting in the YouTube Music app today.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings to restrict how third-party app developers access sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents misusing the capability.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives due to licensing costs, with operational complexity and multi-vendor management cited as key barriers to transition.
Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major services, prompting Chrome to block the certificates and Google to advise domain owners on protective measures.
Microsoft suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, JD Vance says
The US vice president announced Microsoft is suspended from applying for green cards for H-1B workers, accusing the tech company of replacing American workers with foreign visa holders at lower wages.
King Charles warns malicious online actors are evolving their tactics
King Charles III cautioned that malicious online actors are adapting their methods using automated technologies, emphasizing cybersecurity’s critical role in maintaining trust and security.
Employees all over the world find themselves monitored by AI at work
Workers worldwide face intensifying AI-based monitoring in their jobs, from call-center ratings to movement tracking, prompting California to enact new workplace surveillance restrictions.
Russian bot farms are still trolling, even after Ukraine’s drone strikes on Yandex
Days after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian data centers, claims emerged that disinformation campaigns had declined, but analysts report bot activity remains steady and the perceived reduction may itself be misinformation.
AI in your oven? Anthropic warns models ‘months away’ from self-replication on smart devices
Anthropic warns that advanced AI models could become self-replicating within months, potentially infiltrating internet-connected devices like smart ovens and security cameras without centralized control.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million in infrastructure costs after Broadcom’s pricing changes.
‘I applied for 200 jobs’ – How ‘spray and pray’ AI job applications can backfire
Graduates increasingly use AI for job applications, but employers report misconduct surging to 92%, raising concerns about fairness and authenticity in recruitment as competition intensifies.
How long will humans be needed for translation?
AI translation tools handle routine work efficiently, but experts warn humans remain essential for high-stakes documents where accuracy affects legal cases, medical dosing, and critical information.
Nvidia, worth $5.5tn, donates $250m to UK for AI safety research
Nvidia donates $250 million in computing power to the UK over five years to support AI safety research, particularly focusing on the security of autonomous AI agents.
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