AWS has acquired encrypted messaging service Wickr
Amazon’s cloud services giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) is getting into the encrypted messaging business. The company has just announced that it has acquired secure communications service Wickr — a messaging app that has geared itself tow.....»»
Apple again said to be considering investing in ChatGPT maker OpenAI
Apple is reportedly considering making investment into OpenAI, makers of the popular ChatGPT service, in a move that could shore up Apple's standing in the AI marketplace.ChatGPT LogoAs part of the Apple Intelligence initiative arriving later in the.....»»
US: Alaska man busted with 10,000+ child sex abuse images despite his many encrypted apps
Encryption alone won't save you from the feds. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The rise in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has been one of the darkest Internet trends, but after years of covering CSAM.....»»
Diverse crop rotations reduce risk of crop loss under poor growing conditions
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are responding to the increasingly uncertain climate. The warmer and more unpredictable weather has been a source of instability on U.S. farms. ARS agroecologists.....»»
RISCPoint RADAR provides real-time vulnerability detection across multiple attack surfaces
RISCPoint Advisory Group launched RADAR, an all-in-one cybersecurity platform. Combining continuous threat discovery with expert-led Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), RADAR represents a significant leap forward in proactive security and risk.....»»
ESPN’s Where to Watch tries to solve sports’ most frustrating problem
Find your game in a convoluted landscape of streaming services and TV channels. The ESPN app on an iPhone 11 Pro. (credit: ESPN) Too often, new tech product or service launches seem like solutions in search of a problem,.....»»
Addigy launches Apple Intelligence device management controls
Apple device management vendor Addigy has announced the immediate availability of new Apple Intelligence controls. These controls, now live within Addigy’s platform, allow IT administrators and Managed Service Providers to test the activation and d.....»»
Fortinet introduces sovereign SASE and GenAI capabilities
Fortinet announced the addition of sovereign SASE and GenAI capabilities to its unified SASE solution. Fortinet Unified SASE provides complete integration between Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution and cloud-delivered security service edge (SSE) und.....»»
BlackByte affiliates use new encryptor and new TTPs
BlackByte, the ransomware-as-a-service gang believed to be one of Conti’s splinter groups, has (once again) created a new iteration of its encryptor. “Talos observed some differences in the recent BlackByte attacks. Most notably, encrypte.....»»
Plex is losing Tidal integration this fall
Plex is losing its integration with the Tidal music service (or maybe it's the other way around) in late October 2024......»»
Versa Director zero-day exploited to compromise ISPs, MSPs (CVE-2024-39717)
Advanced, persistent attackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-39717) in Versa Director to compromise US-based managed service providers with a custom-made web shell dubbed VersaMem by the researchers. The malware harvests credentia.....»»
new MacBook every two years with this subscription service
Have you ever wished there was an easier way to own the latest MacBook?.....»»
Microsoft OneDrive vs. Dropbox: Which is the better deal?
This comparison guide will tell you if Dropbox and OneDrive is the right cloud storage service option for you......»»
Sony’s new live-service title Concord is having a rough launch
New hero-shooter Concord isn't having a great launch week, with low numbers across multiple platforms......»»
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov detained in France; fake reports of App Store removal
Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has been “detained” in France, on suspicion of failing to take steps to prevent the criminal use of the messaging app. Various rumors are circulating regarding the nature of the investigation, and the fu.....»»
Schools are competing with cell phones. Here"s how they think they could win
Isabella Pires first noticed what she calls the "gradual apathy pandemic" in eighth grade. Only a handful of classmates registered for service projects she helped organize at her Massachusetts school. Even fewer actually showed up......»»
Towerborne is a live-service beat ’em up — and that wild idea actually works
Towerborne recognizes how the beat 'em up game loop could work well in a live service title, and it's at least doing the beat 'em up part right......»»
Drawbridge expands cyber risk assessment service
Drawbridge released its next generation cyber risk assessment service. Provided as a suite of modules, the solution combines a set of analytics with Drawbridge’s client service. Clients can now benchmark and score their cyber programs to prioritize.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ultra Watch copies everything except Apple"s durability and customer service
About a month with the Galaxy Watch Ultra was enough for one user to see its action button fall off, and Samsung seems resistant to help despite being under warranty.Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra defectSamsung revealed a new rugged smartwatch that borro.....»»
Europe delivers for Artemis III
The European Service Module that will power the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis III mission to the moon will soon be on its way to the United States......»»
Identity verification becomes mandatory for Apple Cash users in October
Apple Cash, a popular payment service, offers a seamless experience within the iOS Messages app. However, identity verification changes are coming for users.Identity verification becomes mandatory for Apple Cash users in OctoberStarting October 4, 20.....»»