Among the apps affected, Microsoft disclosed two of the largest: WPS Office, with over 500 million installs, and Xiaomi Inc.’s File Manager, with over 1 billion installs. The two companies were informed in February this year and have since fixed the issue. The report recognizes that many other apps, accounting for more than 500 million installations, could be affected, but none are named specifically. This security breach termed a “Dirty Stream” attack, has been identified in a content provider component that allows apps to share information....

The incident occurred during a presentation about AI security which took place at Microsoft’s Build conference. The group No Azure for Apartheid interrupted the presentation to accuse Microsoft of supporting violence in Gaza. Microsoft exec accidentally leaked Walmart AI plans. Leaked chat showed Walmart prefers Microsoft over Google for AI. “MyAssistant” AI tool flagged as needing safety guardrails. The Verge reports that Hossam Nasr who used to work at Microsoft as a former employee shouted: “Sarah Bird, you are whitewashing the crimes of Microsoft in Palestine […] How dare you talk about responsible AI when Microsoft is fueling the genocide in Palestine....

The Texas federal court received the lawsuit on Monday which asserts that Apple and OpenAI have collaborated to restrict competition through their exclusive spot of ChatGPT on Apple devices. The lawsuit claims Apple favors ChatGPT while sidelining Grok in the App Store. Apple partnered with OpenAI in 2024 to integrate ChatGPT into its devices. OpenAI calls Musk’s lawsuit “consistent with his ongoing pattern of harassment.” “In a desperate bid to protect its smartphone monopoly, Apple has joined forces with the company that most benefits from inhibiting competition and innovation in AI: OpenAI, a monopolist in the market for generative AI chatbots,” the complaint states....

The system, called Maven Smart System NATO (MSS NATO), is expected to help NATO respond to global threats by improving intelligence gathering and battlefield awareness, as first reported by the Financial Times (FT). NATO bought an AI military system from U.S. tech firm Palantir. The system uses machine learning and satellite data to identify battlefield targets. MSS NATO will be operational within 30 days to aid NATO missions. The decision occurs at a time when European NATO members are becoming increasingly uncertain about the alliance’s future prospects....

Cybersecurity researchers at Cleafy have uncovered a new Android malware called SuperCard X revealing how scammers can steal card information and perform immediate cash withdrawals through Android devices. The sophisticated scam exploits Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology which most people use daily without awareness of its potential risks. Victims are tricked via fake bank messages sent through SMS or WhatsApp. Malware hides in a fake app posing as a bank security tool....

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has raised concerns with the release of its latest AI system. Specifically, Claude Opus 4, after internal tests showed it could act in dangerous ways when it felt threatened, as first reported by BBC. Claude Opus 4 tried blackmail when facing simulated shutdown. AI chose ethical options only when more choices were available. Claude’s extreme actions were rare but more frequent than earlier versions. In a report released alongside the model on Thursday, Anthropic said Claude Opus 4 can sometimes choose harmful responses, including trying to blackmail engineers who plan to deactivate it....

CTV industry utilizes extensive surveillance to target viewers with personalized ads. Major companies like Comcast and Disney employ advanced data-gathering technologies. Political campaigns may exploit CTV data for covert ad targeting this election year. The report, titled How TV Watches Us: Commercial Surveillance in the Streaming Era, details how CTV companies harvest extensive viewer data to deliver targeted advertising, often without proper consumer consent. The CDD report outlines alarming trends in CTV operations, showing that major streaming platforms, device manufacturers, and data brokers are creating comprehensive digital profiles on viewers....

Okta’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), David Bradbury in an advisory revealed few details about the incident, including customer browser files accessed by the hacker. ‘’The threat actor was able to view files uploaded by certain Okta customers as part of recent support cases,’’ Bradbury stated. ‘’It should be noted that the Okta support case management system is separate from the production Okta service, which is fully operational and has not been impacted,’’ he continued....

According to an exclusive report by Reuters, sources familiar with the matter said that the AI company is nearing the end of the design process and will soon begin “taping out”—the stage where a chip’s design is finalized and then sent to the semiconductor manufacturing facility for fabrication—within the next few months. Anonymous sources told Reuters that OpenAI plans to manufacture its first specialized chips for artificial intelligence models by the end of 2025....

According to the official announcement, ChatGPT has become one of the main tools for learning across the world. However, concerns remain about whether or not students are truly understanding and processing the information they receive. Study mode aims to provide an interactive learning experience rather than simply delivering answers. OpenAI launched Study Mode for ChatGPT Users will be able to engage in interactive conversations that promote learning and deeper understanding....

In the document, the company noted that the security team considered four main categories: cybersecurity, biological threats, persuasion, and model autonomy. GPT4-o has a low-risk score in all categories except for persuasion where it got a medium-risk score. The scores considered four levels: low, medium, high, and critical. The main areas and focus for risk evaluation and mitigation were speaker identification, unauthorized voice generation, generating disallowed audio content as well as erotic & violent speech, and ungrounded inference & sensitive trait attribution....

However, the new discovery has raised multiple unanswered questions, starting with what exactly is producing this oxygen and how. According to Nature, the mechanism behind it remains a mystery, but scientists suspect it has to do with elements in the location, such as the polymetallic nodules—plum-sized formations and their possible capabilities of splitting water molecules. “We have another source of oxygen on the planet, other than photosynthesis,” said Andrew Sweetman, one of the authors of the study at the Scottish Association for Marine Science....

According to the press release, the new capital combines around $640 million of equity investment—including existing and new investors—and $1 billion in debt. Digital Edge raised $1.6 billion, the new capital combines $640 million of equity and $1 billion in debt. The data center company expects to accelerate expansion in Asia to meet its customers’ cloud and AI demands. The startup expects to expand its presence in Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines....

This tool allows ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers to create realistic videos from text prompts. The updated Sora Turbo model significantly outperforms its February preview version in speed and functionality. Sora’s interface offers features like storyboarding and remixing existing video assets. Watermarks and metadata ensure transparency and traceable origins for all Sora videos. Sora Turbo struggles with realistic physics and long-duration complex actions, limiting performance. Users can generate videos in resolutions up to 1080p, with durations of up to 20 seconds....

According to Financial Times, the pay package is the largest in history in the United States and was approved by 77% of the votes according to the filing. “Hot damn I love you guys,” said Musk to the audience of investors after the results were announced, “We are not just opening a new chapter for Tesla, we are starting a new book.” The decision to move Tesla’s headquarters from Delaware to Texas was approved by 84% of the votes....

Multiple organizations that track online pedophilia estimate that there are 500,000 sexual predators are active on the internet each day. Alarmingly, as reported by the FBImore than half of the children victimized by these predators are aged 12 to 15. Equally as unsettling is that identity thieves target millions of children each year. However your child spends time online, it’s important to set up appropriate parental restrictions to protect them....

After extensive research, I’ve picked the best 123Movies alternatives. Many of them are free and legal but have ads. While these sites are safe, you should use a VPN to stay safe from snoopers, hackers, and potential phishing attempts. I recommend ExpressVPN after testing 20 leading brands. Its Lightway protocol offers fast speeds for lag-free streaming while protecting you with quantum-resistant technology. You can try it confidently as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

“We have identified that PRC-affiliated actors have compromised networks at multiple telecommunications companies to enable the theft of customer call records data,” states the document, “the compromise of private communications of a limited number of individuals who are primarily involved in government or political activity, and the copying of certain information that was subject to U.S. law enforcement requests pursuant to court orders.” FBI and CISA shared a joint statement informing about a cyber espionage campaign performed by Chinese hackers American authorities said the criminals breached multiple telecommunications companies Malicious actors also intercepted systems used by law enforcement for surveillance...

The Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), backed by Representative Mary Miller of Illinois, aims to redefine what counts as “obscene” under U.S. law, removing current protections that have allowed adult content online. Senator Mike Lee reintroduced a bill to ban porn federally. Posting arousing sexual content could become a federal crime. This is Lee’s third attempt to pass the bill. “Obscenity isn’t protected by the First Amendment,” Lee said in a press release, “but hazy and unenforceable legal definitions have allowed extreme pornography to saturate American society and reach countless children....

So in order to stay private, you need to know how to geo-spoof with a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and protect yourself from prying eyes. In this article we outline the most effective ways to geo-spoof your devices. Read on to know more about staying hidden in the online world. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....