‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says
Europol this week issued a stark warning highlighting the risks posed by criminals as they get to grips with the new wave of advanced AI chatbots......»»
British Library: Employee data leaked in cyber attack
A group of cyber criminals have claimed they are behind the ransomware attack and are auctioning off the data......»»
Researchers: South African university students use AI to help them understand—not to avoid work
When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, it sparked many conversations and moral panics. These center on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the information environment. People worry that AI chatbots can negatively affect the.....»»
Nobody picked up child after school — then came grim discovery at Texas home, cops say
Nobody picked up child after school — then came grim discovery at Texas home, cops say.....»»
Google’s new AI model means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright
Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction......»»
New AI model from Google means the outlook for weather forecasting is bright
Google DeepMind has shared exciting news of GraphCast, an AI model that looks set to revolutionize weather prediction......»»
Zelle scams: App now starting limited refunds, under pressure from lawmakers
Growing concern about Zelle scams has seen parent company Early Warning Services (EWS) begin to refund some people duped into sending money to criminals. The U-turn on its previous stance that customers are responsible for their own transactions is b.....»»
2023 National Climate Assessment paints grim picture while offering hope
It's not too late to act, but transition to renewable energy needs to happen much faster. Enlarge / Climate change presents risks while action to limit warming and reduce risks presents opportunities for the US. (credit: 2023 Nat.....»»
Nvidia introduces the H200, an AI-crunching monster GPU that may speed up ChatGPT
The H200 will likely power the next generation of AI chatbots and art generators. Enlarge / The Nvidia H200 GPU covered with a fanciful blue explosion that figuratively represents raw compute power bursting forth in a glowing flu.....»»
Remote access tool hacked by criminals to access healthcare providers
ScreenConnect attack is still ongoing, researchers warn, and could even be about to esacalate......»»
Dutch Fiscal Police Win “Anti-Piracy Award” for Shutting Down IPTV Datacenter
The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance has announced the winner of its annual "Anti-Piracy Award." At this year’s Europol IP Crime conference, the honors went to the Dutch fiscal police (FIOD) for its efforts to combat IPTV piracy. FIOD took down a l.....»»
Dealer survey: Ford least, Toyota most trusted brand
A Kerrigan Dealer Survey shows auto dealers lack trust in some domestic brands, but their outlook on the industry is positive for 2024......»»
Survey: Ford least, Toyota most trusted brand
A Kerrigan Dealer Survey shows auto dealers lack trust in some domestic brands, but their outlook on the industry is positive for 2024......»»
Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable
Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated i.....»»
Toyota downgrades EV forecast in quest of record profits; quarterly net income nearly triples
Riding an upswing in all-time-high quarterly earnings, Toyota downgraded its outlook for EV sales but lifted its forecast for record earnings in the full fiscal year, expanding on an earlier outlook that already called for record-level profits......»»
Lear lost $170M due to UAW strike, but financial outlook is brighter
Lear increased its full-year financial guidance to the pleasure of Wall Street, with shares rising 3 percent to close Thursday at $133.43......»»
We’re entering a pretty strong El Niño—here’s what that means for a US winter
The southern United States should see some beneficial rain. Enlarge / The 2023-2024 US Winter Outlook map for precipitation. (credit: NOAA) As its name implies, the jet stream is essentially a river of fast-moving air in.....»»
Get lifetime access to MS Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac at 86% off
Snag an amazing deal before the 2023 holiday season officially kicks off with two lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for just $59.97. With quintessential programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, you'll get.....»»
Patch WinRAR now - it"s got a major security flaw
Chinese and Russians criminals are using WinRAR to target victims and deliver infostealers, so patch now......»»
AI chatbots can infer an alarming amount of info about you from your responses
This troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads. Enlarge (credit: atakan/Getty Images) The way you talk can reveal a lot about you—especially if you're talking to a chatbot. New research reveals that.....»»
Three endangered species tied to Georgia are now extinct, feds say
Bachman's warbler, the southern acornshell and the upland combshell. Not long ago, those creatures called the rivers of Georgia and the skies above them home. But now, the federal government has confirmed a grim fact that scientists had long suspecte.....»»