The Next Windows Update You See May Actually Be Ransomware in Disguise
Security researchers have graded Big Head ransomware threat "High" and it spreads using fake Windows Update screens.
James Laird is a technology journalist with 10+ years experience working on some of the world's biggest websites. These include TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Lifehacker, Gizmodo and The Sun, as well as industry-specific titles such as ITProPortal. His particular areas of interest and expertise are cyber security, VPNs and general hardware.
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As Threads Hits 100 Million Users, Musk Ramps Up Rivalry
Threads now has over 100 million users and is the fastest growing app ever, even if it still lacks a distinctive identity
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OpenAI, Meta Hit With Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Led by Sarah Silverman
The comedian and author leads a trio of writers suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement
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What is Threads? First Impressions of Meta’s New Twitter Rival
How to use Threads and everything else you really need to know about the new social media app
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What Is The Password Game? Rules, Answers and How To Win
Shortcuts, tips and tricks for beating the soul sapping web password puzzler
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ChatGPT Makes Spotting Fake News Impossible for Most People
Tweets generated by OpenAI's GPT-3 model are so convincing, people can't spot when they promote misinformation.
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OpenAI and Microsoft Hit With $3 Billion Data Theft Lawsuit
Plaintiffs in San Francisco lawsuit allege OpenAI used secretly scraped web data to build its ChatGPT AI models.
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US Patent Office Data Leak Exposes Over 60,000 Applicants
Private addresses included in patent filings made between 2020 and 2023 leaked, with 3% of all applicants affected.
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Latest Coinbase Phishing Scam is a Warning to Everyone
A prominent crypto trader nearly fell victim to a sophisticated Coinbase phishing scam. Here's what you need to know.
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Comcast Orders Staff to Return to Office Four Days a Week
After a year of operating a three day in-office policy, Comcast employees are now being told to be on site four days a week.
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US Remote Workers Earn $8,500 More Than Office Staff
New report sheds light on how salaries for office, remote and hybrid jobs compare across 30 major US cities.
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TCS Loses Female Employees After Back to Office Mandate
The Indian IT giant's latest annual report has revealed an "unusual" spike in women quitting the company.
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Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Outlines “Twitter 2.0” Vision
After taking over from Elon Musk, Linda Yaccarino wants Twitter to become the world's most 'accurate information source'.
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Ransomware Statistics 2023: Key Trends, Insights and Questions Answered
Here's everything you need to know about the current threat landscape.
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What Is a Driver Monitoring System? 2023 Guide
Everything you need to know about driver monitoring systems, how they work, and why they're relevant for businesses.
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Meta’s First AI Tools for Instagram and Facebook Revealed
Meta employees given a preview of the company's first generative AI tools for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp Channels: WhatApp’s Latest Feature Explained
WhatsApp Channels have been announced and will enable one-way messaging on the app for the first time.
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ChatGPT for iOS Update Brings iPad, Siri and Shortcuts Support
The latest ChatGPT app update from OpenAI adds a host of useful new functionality, headlined by a native iPad interface.
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Popular WordPress Plugin Hit by Security Flaw, Update Today
Up to 1.5 million sites may be vulnerable to XSS attacks, according to researchers at a WordPress security firm.
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Most US Workers Fear AI Unless It Gets Them the 4-Day Week
Despite fears that AI will one day replace them, most American workers still think it's a great way to work less.
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Free VPN Suffers Huge Data Breach, Compromising Users
Over 360 million SuperVPN user records have been leaked, making plain why choosing the right VPN is so important.