Steve Wozniak warns AI will make scams even more convincing
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been sharing his thoughts about the new wave of AI-powered tools that have gained so much attention in recent months......»»
SVB account holders targeted with phishing, scams
After news broke late last week about Silicon Valley Bank’s bank run and collapse, security researchers started warning SVB account holders about incoming SVB-related scams and phishing attempts. Another reminder: just because caller ID says FD.....»»
How two-step phishing attacks evade detection and what you can do about it
Phishing attacks have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, making it more difficult for individuals to protect themselves from these scams. In this Help Net Security video, Ofek Ronen, Software Engineer at Perception Point, discusses two-.....»»
Tragedy plus time equals a BlackBerry comedy
The rise and especially the calamitous fall of BlackBerry precipitated by Steve Jobs and the iPhone is the subject of a new movie, opening in theaters in May.Six months after it completed post-production and the search for a distributor ramped up, "B.....»»
The NCSC warns of the dangers of ChatGPT
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning about the dangers of AI chatbots......»»
CISA warns CI operators about vulnerabilities on their networks exploited by ransomware gangs
Organizations in critical infrastructure sectors whose information systems contain security vulnerabilities associated with ransomware attacks are being notified by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and urged to implement.....»»
These mobile games are just trying to steal your crypto hoard, FBI warns
Be careful where you invest your cryptos, as some "games" are just an elaborate scheme.....»»
Internet crime in 2022: Over $3 billion lost to investment scammers
“In 2022, investment scam losses were the most (common or dollar amount) scheme reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3),” the FBI shared in its 2022 Internet Crime Report. This category includes crypto-investment scams such.....»»
Think-tank warns of India"s reliance on imported EV components from China
As EV sales have increased rapidly in recent years in India, the lack of local components suppliers from materials to batteries may pose a risk to the country with rising reliance on imports from China......»»
NSA chief warns TikTok could censor videos as part of Chinese influence operations
The head of the National Security Agency and US Cyber Command told lawmakers Tuesday that TikTok presents a national security concern for two main reasons: It collects data on people who use the social media app, and it censors information for its va.....»»
Thousands scammed by AI voices mimicking loved ones in emergencies
In 2022, $11 million was stolen through thousands of impostor phone scams. Enlarge (credit: ArtemisDiana | iStock / Getty Images Plus) AI models designed to closely simulate a person’s voice are making it easier for ba.....»»
GPT-4: all the rumors about the next version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT 4 is coming, and rumors suggest massive improvements in the GPT-4 model, surpassing Bing Chat, but OpenAI warns we might be disappointed......»»
Microsoft is fixing a load of serious Intel CPU security flaws
Fixes should be applied with caution, Microsoft warns, as they might cause Intel CPU performance issues......»»
USB-C iPhone speeds will be limited if you use non-MFi cables, claims leaker
Those of us who’ve been waiting impatiently for a USB-C iPhone, so we can finally use a single set of cables for all our Apple devices, will be getting our wish in this year’s iPhone 15 lineup. But a leaker with a decent track record warns that.....»»
“Sorry in advance!” Snapchat warns of hallucinations with new AI conversation bot
"My AI" will cost $3.99 a month and "can be tricked into saying just about anything." Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Snap, Inc.) On Monday, Snapchat announced an experimental AI-powered conversational chatbot called "My.....»»
Snapchat launches ChatGPT integration, warns to not share your secrets
Snapchat is the latest app to bring OpenAI’s ChatGPT experience to its (paid) users. The platform calls the integration “My AI” and pitches it to get birthday gift ideas, plan trips, suggest recipes, and more inside Snapchat. However, it has a.....»»
FTC reveals alarming increase in scam activity, costing consumers billions
Newly released Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data shows that consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year. Losing money to investment and imposter scams Consumers reported.....»»
Steve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984
Steve Jobs would have turned 68 years old today. The recently announced Steve Jobs Archive has shared a special snapshot in time of the late Apple co-founder and the Macintosh to mark the date. In the photo, Steve Jobs is seen closely examining a pe.....»»
There is much more coming from the Steve Jobs Archive
On what would have been Steve Jobs's 68th birthday, the Steve Jobs Archive has teased that it has "so much to tell," and has begun with a 1984 photo of him spotting someone using a Mac.The Steve Jobs Archive was launched in September 2022 by entrepre.....»»
Is it time to shut your mouth? This smart wearable will let you know
A team at Northwestern University has developed a wearable device that warns you when you're exceeding your vocal limits, saving your voice box from damage......»»
Remembering Steve Jobs on his 68th birthday
How the circumstances of Steve Jobs's birth, and his decisions over education, would shape both his entire life — and then the entire world through the creation of Apple and the Macintosh.Steve JobsThe Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was born on Februa.....»»