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Is the 23andMe data leak just the “first shoe to drop” in the DNA data sector?
The threat actor thought to be behind the compromise of 23andMe user accounts has now leaked more than four million data profiles. Davey Winder goes behind the headlines.
AMD releases Ryzen Threadripper 7000 CPUs in response to public demand
Great news for anyone who loved having an AMD Threadripper in their high-end computers: they're back. AMD has announced three new chips, with prices starting at $1,499.
X introduces $1 Not A Bot fee to fight spam
X is trying a new way to fight spammers and scammers: by testing a $1 subscription that Elon Musk calls “the only way” to tackle automated bots.
Intel Core 14th generation desktop processors deliver marginal yet useful gains
What's new about Intel's 14th generation Core processors, early verdicts on their performance and price details.
Critical Cisco zero-day vulnerability has been under attack for a month
A critical Cisco zero-day vulnerability in the web user interface of IOS XE software remains unpatched, so be sure you aren't exposed
Signal says there’s “no evidence” of device-hijacking flaw
Signal refutes claims that its app is vulnerable to a zero-day attack
Adobe Firefly 2 vs Midjourney: is there a new king of AI art?
Find out if the improvements to Adobe Firefly make it a true rival to Midjourney
HTTP/2 Rapid Reset: AWS and Google confirm record-breaking DDoS attack
Davey Winder explains how relatively few botnets are managing to exploit a vulnerability that was designed to make the web faster.
Adobe announces CR pin for AI images
Spot the real from the deepfake with a new "icon of transparency" that identifies AI-generated images and videos. Richard Trenholm explains how the Content Credentials icon (the CR pin) will work.
cURL vulnerability means every device connected to the internet will need to be patched tomorrow
There's a problem with an open-source tool that underpins all internet protocols, explains Davey Winder, and that means everything from games consoles to printers will need a security update.
Intel hints at Windows 12 launch date in 2024
Intel's chief financial officer suggests there will be a Windows "refresh" in 2024, hinting at the Windows 12 launch date. Barry Collins explains why Copilot is likely to be a key feature.
Microsoft Teams shouldn’t kill your computer anymore
New version of Microsoft Teams delivers big performance improvements, company claims
Sonatype reveals shocking numbers of malicious threats in open-source software supply chain
Davey Winder highlights the threats lurking in open-source software and shares the experts' views on what can be done
Hollywood writers beat AI but what can “normal” workers learn from the battle?
Hollywood writers have struck a deal about the use of artificial intelligence. Great for them, but what about the rest of us, asks Richard Trenholm?
What the phantom hacker scam is and why everyone should be scared
The FBI is warning Americans about phantom hacker attacks, which are on the rise. Business owners around the world should take equal note, argues Davey Winder.
Here’s a cool Windows Copilot AI trick you might have missed
Windows 11 now has the clever ability to identify items in screenshots
Will X go subscription-only? Even the CEO can’t say
Fresh doubt cast over X's subscription-only plans in a chaotic on-stage interview
AMD Ryzen AI could push people from the cloud to local machines
AMD releases details about the Ryzen 7840U, a laptop processor that builds AI skills into hardware and could shift AI away from the cloud
SkyWater Technology appoints John Sakamoto as President and COO
US semiconductor manufacturer SkyWater Technology announced the appointment of John Sakamoto as its new President and COO.
Windows 11 Copilot update: will AI be foisted on businesses?
The Windows 11 Copilot update is not only happening sooner than we expected, but it could be forced onto business PCs by stealth. Barry Collins attempts to clear up the confusion.