Malwarebytes discovers a fake Google Coin cryptocurrency scam involving an AI chatbot
There’s a new cryptocurrency scam out there that you might not see coming. Imagine, for instance, if a pitch for a fake crypto coin came from something like Google’s AI assistant, giving you real-time answers and forecasts on potential profits. This is precisely what scammers are doing. Security experts at Malwarebytes recently uncovered a pre-sale […]
Burger King Uses AI to Track Employee Headset Use
The next time you swing by the Burger King drive-thru, you may notice a subtle change. The greetings might feel a bit warmer, and the “thank you”s may have a touch more emphasis. This shift could be attributed to Patty, an AI-powered assistant the company is rolling out to enhance employee interactions. The aim? To […]
Android security update addresses 129 vulnerabilities
Many people tend to overlook Android security updates until they come across alarming headlines. However, our everyday devices—used for messaging, banking, and much more—are deeply entwined in the global cybersecurity landscape. This week, Google rolled out its latest Android security update, addressing a staggering 129 vulnerabilities. Of particular concern is a flaw that’s already been […]
IDMerit reveals 1 billion identity records in an unsecured database
Recently, researchers identified a major breach involving an unsecured database linked to IDMerit, a company that assists businesses in identity verification. This exposed approximately 1 billion sensitive records across 26 countries—about 203 million of which are from the United States alone. This includes essential personal details, like names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. If such […]
Ways to move photos from your phone to a hard drive
Dealing with Smartphone Storage Issues We’ve all been there. You’re using your smartphone, and suddenly a message pops up: your storage is almost full. Photos stop syncing, apps become sluggish, and you find yourself scrambling to delete emails or messages, all in a bid to free up some precious space. This dilemma often arises because […]
Google stops the Dark Web Report, which means free breach monitoring has come to an end.
Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Reporting tool, which was previously a free resource that scanned dark web breaches for personal information linked to users’ Google accounts. This feature used to notify users when their email addresses or other identifiers appeared in leaked datasets. According to Google’s support page, the dark web scanning ceased […]
AI Update Newsletter
Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Newsletter In this edition: Trump invites Big Tech to the White House to tackle rising power costs during the AI boom A young guest of Melania Trump at the State of the Union aims to transform America’s classrooms with AI China and SpaceX compete for space AI data centers Tackling […]
Amazon shuts down Blue Jay robot initiative shortly after it started in warehouses
Last October, Amazon created quite a stir with its announcement of the Blue Jay, a multi-armed robot aimed at enhancing same-day deliveries. However, just a few months later, the company quietly discontinued the program. The technology at the heart of the robot will still be utilized in other projects, but the Blue Jay as a […]
Fraudulent AI Chrome extensions reveal passwords and data of 300,000 users
It can often feel comfortable to browse the web, especially when you’re adding tools that seem like they’ll enhance your experience. Yet, security experts have revealed a troubling campaign where over 300,000 users installed a Chrome extension that pretended to be an AI assistant. Instead of offering help, these impostors covertly gathered sensitive data—think emails, […]
Conduent ransomware incident reportedly impacts millions in various states
Ransomware Attack on Conduent Affects Millions A recent ransomware attack targeting Conduent, a significant player in government technology, has proven to be more extensive than first believed. Initially thought to be a localized issue, it now seems to have impacted tens of millions across various states. In Texas alone, estimates show at least 15.4 million […]