Beware: many ChatGPT extensions and apps could be malware
ChatGPT is so exciting that it's easy to catch AI fever and eagerly install new extensions and apps. Here's why you need to be cautious......»»
IntelOwl: Open-source threat intelligence management
IntelOwl is an open-source solution designed for large-scale threat intelligence management. It integrates numerous online analyzers and advanced malware analysis tools, providing comprehensive insights in one platform. “In late 2019, I faced a.....»»
The Google Wallet app is about to lot more useful
Google Wallet is already one of the most useful apps on your Android phone. Now, it's about to get even more helpful. Here's how......»»
Browser backdoors: Securing the new frontline of shadow IT
Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack su.....»»
Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines
Last week, Apple announced changes to its compliance strategy with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. These changes apply to apps that link to a web page and include a new fee structure centered around the Initial Acquisition Fee and the.....»»
Chrome, Edge users beset by malicious extensions that can’t be easily removed
A widespread campaign featuring a malicious installer that saddles users with difficult-to-remove malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions has been spotted by researchers. “The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from sim.....»»
These 8 apps will transform your Mac into something much more powerful
Bored of doing repetitive tasks on your Mac? Give these apps a try. They’re all expertly made to automate work in macOS, saving you a bunch of time and hassle......»»
Apple Books has always trailed Kindle, but one acquisition would transform it
Apple Books is one of my favorite iPhone apps, but I know I’m in the minority. In the world of digital books, Kindle dominates. But there’s one acquisition Apple could make that would truly transform Apple Books’ future. more….....»»
ChatGPT unexpectedly began speaking in a user’s cloned voice during testing
Woolf: "OpenAI just leaked the plot of Black Mirror's next season." Enlarge (credit: Ole_CNX via Getty Images) On Thursday, OpenAI released the "system card" for ChatGPT's new GPT-4o AI model that details model limitatio.....»»
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life
Emulator apps have started filling the App Store this year. There’s no shortage of options for playing classic games on your iOS devices. However, the new VirtualFriend app has earned a special place in my heart. It’s a Vision Pro emulator that b.....»»
Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218)
Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) affecting the macOS version of the popular 1Password password manager could allow malware to steal secrets stored in the software’s vaults and obtain the account unlock key, AgileBits has con.....»»
Epic Games and Spotify object to Apple’s new fees – and there’s only one solution
The controversy over Apple’s fees for apps which are sold outside the App Store continues, with both Epic Games and Spotify objecting to the company’s latest attempt to comply with EU antitrust laws. Spotify has described Apple’s latest fee.....»»
Free ChatGPT users can now generate images with DALL-E 3 (just)
ChatGPT was originally limited to text interactions, but paid subscribers last year gained the ability to use the chatbot to generate images with DALL-E 3. That feature is now coming to free ChatGPT users too, though you’ll be limited to just tw.....»»
Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service lower barriers for cybercriminals
The sophistication of cyber threats has escalated dramatically, with malicious actors’ deploying advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to exploit vulnerabilities and evade detection, according to Darktrace. Subscription-based tools su.....»»
Apple announces new fee structure for apps in the EU that link out to the web for purchases
Following the EU ruling in June that said Apple’s App Store anti-steering policies are officially in breach of the Digital Markets Act, Apple is announcing changes. Specifically, these changes address the rules around app developers linking out to.....»»
There are now more than 2,500 native apps for Apple Vision Pro
Apple today announced that the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem has crossed a new milestone, with the visionOS App Store now featuring more than 2,500 native spatial apps. This is up from the 2,000 visionOS apps figure Apple previously reported in June.....»»
iOS 18’s Home app will enable Adaptive Lighting for Matter lights
iOS 18 will bring a huge variety of new features when it arrives this fall, including for pre-installed system apps. One such feature that was never formally announced: the Home app will enable Adaptive Lighting for Matter lights. more….....»»
The ChatGPT app for Mac just got this helpful new feature
Using Option + Space, the ChatGPT app for Mac can now open up side by side with other apps......»»
ChatGPT GPT-5 upgrade may be close as Sam Altman posts a mysterious teaser
OpenAI started rolling out the GPT-4o Voice Mode it unveiled in May to select ChatGPT Plus users. The voice upgrade will be released to more … The post ChatGPT GPT-5 upgrade may be close as Sam Altman posts a mysterious teaser appeared first on.....»»
iOS 18 expands ambient noise lineup with new Fire and Night sounds
Did you know that iOS includes built-in ambient noise options? Third-party white noise apps are great, but if you don’t need the extra features they offer, Apple’s own solution is already on your device at no extra cost. And in iOS 18, two new ba.....»»
macOS 15 Sequoia makes you jump through more hoops to disable Gatekeeper app checks
But nothing is changing about the kinds of software you can run on your Mac. Enlarge / The Mac's Gatekeeper feature has been pushing developers to digitally sign their apps since it was introduced in 2012. (credit: Apple/Andrew C.....»»