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Happy 20th birthday Patch Tuesday, but why do we still have Exploit Wednesday?
Back on 14 October 2003, Microsoft published the first set of bundled vulnerability fixes on a set date every month: Patch Tuesday. So why are organisations still so slow to patch?
Lenovo reveals a wrist phone and AI twins for everyone
We reveal the highlights so far from Lenovo's Tech World 23, including a wrist-worn watch and a personal AI that will live in your laptop
Is LinkedIn a safe place to do business?
LinkedIn is undisputedly a valuable business tool, but in light of recent attacks we wonder: is LinkedIn a safe place to do business?
Apple AI: what’s coming in 2024?
Apple's AI plans are gathering pace, according to a renowned Apple watcher
AI-enhanced Windows 12 could be the answer to Microsoft’s prayers
Flatlining growth of Windows 11 may prompt a quick shift to Windows 12
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.