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Esset discovers AI-powered ransomware
ESET Research discovers PromptLock, a new type of ransomware using GenAI to execute attacks. PromptLock creates Lua scripts that are compatible across platforms, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It scans local files, analyzes their content, and – based on predefined text prompts – determines whether to exfiltrate or encrypt the data. A destructive function is
ChatGPT vs Claude AI bots
The initiative was sparked by OpenAI co-founder Wojciech Zaremba, who has called for AI companies to test their models against rivals rather than in isolation. By running ChatGPT and Claude on the same set of prompts, researchers uncovered differences that highlight not just technical design choices but also philosophical divisions in how the two labs
ChatGPT conversations go viral after California teen Adam Raine’s death
As the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, continues to evolve and reshape how we interact with technology, a shocking incident has stunned the entire world. In a tragic incident, a family in California has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT played a role in the suicide of their 16-year-old son.
Online age checks in the United States
Online age checks are on the rise in the U.S. and elsewhere, asking people for IDs or face scans to prove they are over 18 or 21 or even 13. To proponents, they’re a tool to keep children away from adult websites and other material that might be harmful to them.More than 20 states have
Gemini image editing
The ability to upload and natively edit photos in Gemini has been around since April of this year. Instead of learning the technical ins and outs of photo editing software like Photoshop, users can upload an image to Gemini and describe the changes they want in simple terms, no jargon required. With Gemini’s updated model,
Google “Hype up” feature
YouTube has launched its “Hype” feature worldwide, enabling fans to help their favourite creators gain visibility. First unveiled at Google’s Made On YouTube event in 2024, the feature adds a dedicated button beneath the existing “like” button on videos from creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers.YouTube said the Hype feature responds to fans’ desire to
AI use to automate an ‘unprecedented’ cybercrime spree
Cyber extortion, where hackers steal information like sensitive user data or trade secrets, is a common criminal tactic. And AI has made some of that easier, with scammers using AI chatbots for help writing phishing emails. In recent months, hackers of all stripes have increasingly incorporated AI tools in their work.A hacker has exploited a
Android users warned against downloading corrupt apps
Google has now removed all of the malicious apps from its store, but Android users should still remain alert as this is a common way that hackers try to infiltrate your devices and steal data. Security experts are urging everyone with an Android phone to be on high alert after discovering that millions of smartphone
Spotify messaging feature
Spotify is rolling out built-in messaging, letting you chat with friends right inside the music app. That means you can recommend tracks, podcasts, or audiobooks without hopping to WhatsApp, Instagram, or SMS. Spotify says conversations are encrypted to industry standards. Existing rules around illegal or harmful content still apply in messages. If someone crosses a
VMware Cloud Foundation becomes Native AI
VMware Cloud Foundation is a secure, scalable private cloud platform tailored for AI, enabling organizations to run, move, and govern AI models with GPU precision. From fine-tuning to inference, VCF enables organizations to offer Private AI as a governed and secure service to users. VMware Private AI Services entitlement as part of a VCF 9.0