A legal battle between WhatsApp and NSO Group concluded with significant revelations about the use of Pegasus spyware. This article summarizes key facts and testimonies from the trial, including how the spyware worked, its targets, and NSO Group's internal practices.
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A North Korean spy attempting to secure an IT job at a crypto exchange was exposed after failing to answer simple questions about American culture and his supposed life in Houston. This incident underscores the increasing threat of North Korean agents infiltrating Western companies to generate revenue for their country's weapons programs, exploiting the rise of remote work.
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Microsoft has announced that it will continue to provide security updates and support for Microsoft 365 (M365) applications running on Windows 10 until October 2028. This extension comes even after the official end-of-life date for Windows 10, which is October 14, 2024. However, there are caveats: Microsoft will encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11, and support for issues specific to Windows 10 may be limited. This decision impacts users who are unable or unwilling to upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limitations or other constraints.
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to lay off 3% of its global workforce, affecting over 6,500 employees. This decision comes despite a strong financial quarter, signaling a strategic shift within the company to adapt to a dynamic marketplace. The layoffs are expected to impact various levels and teams across the organization.
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Chevron is entering the AI power generation market by building natural gas power plants to supply data centers. This move highlights the increasing electricity demand from AI and follows similar initiatives by other energy companies.
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Acorns has acquired EarlyBird, a platform for investment gifting, to bolster its Acorns Early app. EarlyBird will shut down, with customer funds returned. The acquisition aims to integrate EarlyBird's digital time capsule feature and enhance Acorns' family financial wellness offerings.
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A baby with a rare genetic disorder, CPS1 deficiency, received a custom Crispr treatment in record time, showcasing the potential for personalized gene-editing therapies. The treatment, developed in just six months, has shown promising results, offering hope for other patients with rare diseases.
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Apple's user disclosure screens warning about third-party payment systems in the EU App Store have been met with viral outrage, but Apple clarifies that these warnings are not new and have been in place since March 2024 as part of their DMA compliance plan. The warnings, which appear next to apps that use external payment mechanisms, were initially perceived as a retaliatory measure following Apple's legal loss to Epic Games. However, the company states that the screens are not new and were part of the initial DMA compliance plan. The confusion arose from a recent social media post highlighting the warning, leading to widespread criticism. Apple also noted that it had intended to update the message but was instructed by the European Commission to hold off on making any changes.
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This article explores how organizations can prepare for and support remote employees during disasters. It covers key strategies such as conducting disaster simulations, protecting employee devices, helping with personal disaster recovery planning, mitigating risks across geographies, and prioritizing employee well-being.
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An analysis of the Apple TV+ adaptation of Martha Wells' 'Murderbot Diaries,' focusing on the tonal shifts and character interpretations compared to the original book series. The review explores whether the adaptation captures the essence of Murderbot's humor and the deeper themes of AI, humanity, and corporate influence.
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Experiencing the frustrating 'This Site Can't Be Reached' error? This comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to diagnose and resolve the issue, covering everything from basic connection checks to advanced proxy and firewall configurations.
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TeleMessage, a Signal clone used by a Trump administration official, was hacked in 20 minutes due to a basic misconfiguration. The hacker exploited a publicly accessible heap dump, revealing usernames, passwords, and plaintext chat logs. The vulnerability stemmed from a failure to secure the Spring Boot Actuator, highlighting the risks of weak password hashing and exposed sensitive data.
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