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404Media reports that this serious security flaw has been known for over a decade, but is still not fully fixed. The flaw was first reported by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and independent researcher Neil Smith. Vulnerability discovered in 2012 by researcher Neil Smith, still not fixed. Railroad industry ignored warnings, demanding real-life exploit proof first. CISA calls exploit complex, but researcher says it’s “low attack complexity....

The attack, analyzed by Trend Micro’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team, highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats and the critical need for robust defense strategies. The attack began when the victim received several thousand emails before an attacker posing as a client representative called via Microsoft Teams. Voice phishing through Microsoft Teams led to DarkGate malware deployment. Victim convinced to download AnyDesk after failed Microsoft Remote Support installation....

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new wave of phishing attacks carried out by the Russian-linked hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear. The campaign, flagged by Check Point, targets European diplomats by tricking them with fake invitations to diplomatic wine tasting events. APT29 targets EU diplomats with phishing emails disguised as wine event invites. GRAPELOADER uses stealthier tactics than previous malware, including anti-analysis upgrades. Malware executes hidden code via DLL side-loading in a PowerPoint file....

Last Updated: Aug 4, 2025 For a VPN that only has servers in 12 countries, HideIPVPN can get past some, if not all, geoblocks. Although I was impressed with HideIPVPN’s ability to access most of my streaming libraries, I was not able to stream in HD. My speeds dropped significantly when connected to HideIPVPN servers— especially those furthest away from my true location. HideIPVPN provides the industry-standard 30-day money-back guarantee, but it comes with some strings attached....

Using a VPN is the quickest way to get a Saudi IP address and get past geo-restrictions. However, not all VPNs are effective against the country’s strict internet censorship. I tested 30+ popular VPNs and picked the best ones for Saudi Arabia. CyberGhost is the best VPN for getting a Saudi Arabia IP address. It has multiple servers in the country and provides fast speeds for streaming exclusive Saudi content without lag....

Unfortunately, not all VPNs are equipped with the best unblocking capabilities. Some use blacklisted IP addresses that are vulnerable to geo-restrictions. I tested the industry’s top-rated VPNs to pick the best ones for accessing Claude AI anywhere. ExpressVPN is my #1 recommendation for Claude AI. Its obfuscated servers are powerful enough to work in China and provide blazing-fast speeds for lag-free output generation. You can try ExpressVPN confidently as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee....

If you traveling to countries such as the UAE, China, Oman, and Egypt, it is still possible to access Discord through the use of a premium VPN. However, not all VPN services work in these regions. After testing over 30 services, I have identified the top VPNs that are still functional and provide a secure connection to Discord. The best VPN for Discord in the UAE is ExpressVPN, with blazing-fast speeds, obfuscated servers, and top-tier privacy features....

Last Updated: Aug 3, 2025 iNinja, a VPN service offered by the United Kingdom-based iNinja Ltd, is a free VPN extension for Chrome. One of the newest providers on the VPN scene, the service launched in 2017 and provides some attractive features for those who use the Chrome browser, such as servers in the United States and the UK, unlimited speeds, and Wi-Fi protection. And most of all, it’s free....

After a month of testing, I’m happy to report that Intego’s antivirus for Windows provides all-around protection against a range of cyberthreats. Its easy-to-use Windows app is a solid value upgrade from the built-in Microsoft Defender program. However, none of Intego’s packages come with extra features like a VPN, password manager, identity theft protection parental controls, or a firewall. As a result, Intego is ideal if you’re looking for a streamlined Windows antivirus and you don’t actually need (or want) any of these extra features....

Dorsey announced the release of the new app on the social media platform X—formerly Twitter—on a post with links to both the App Store download page and the app’s GitHub repository. Twitter founder Jack Dorsey launched a new messaging app called Bitchat. Bitchat is currently available for free on the App Store. The messaging platform doesn’t require an Internet connection; it uses Bluetooth to link nearby devices. “Chat with people around you....

According to the court filing, after the trials with Epic Games in 2021, the court issued an injunction restraining Apple from engaging in anti-competitive behaviors such as charging high percentages on commissions for app downloads through the App Store and another percentage through off-app sales—30 and 27% respectively. The document also prevented Apple from discouraging developers and customers from using alternatives. Federal judge said Apple willfully violated the injunction from the Epic Games case....

The chip, part of Meta’s long-term push toward custom silicon, is currently in a small-scale deployment. If successful, the company plans to expand its use, sources told Reuters. The chip is a dedicated accelerator designed for AI-specific tasks, improving efficiency. Meta is collaborating with TSMC to manufacture the chip after a successful “tape-out.” The chip may support AI training for recommendations and generative AI like Meta AI. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been investing heavily in AI, with projected 2025 expenses between $114 billion and $119 billion, including up to $65 billion in AI-related capital expenditures, as reported by Reuters....

According to Bloomberg, the book publisher will allow Microsoft’s software to learn information from its books to train an AI model—that has not been disclosed yet—but not to generate books. An anonymous source with knowledge of the deal shared the information with Bloomberg. Bloomberg revealed Microsoft is the AI company behind HarperCollins’s AI training process A heated debate emerged in social media and news publications regarding the authors’ work and the publisher’s new AI deal Microsoft’s AI model will not generate new books, but it will be trained with the publisher’s non-fiction books...

Scientists at Radboud University together with UMC Utrecht developed brain implant technology with AI that translates neural signals into spoken words at accuracy rates between 92-100%, as reported by Neuroscience News. The research published this week in Nature Neuroscience seeks to develop communication tools for paralyzed people. The system deciphers brain waves and converts them into near-instant, natural-sounding speech. The system uses the patient’s pre-injury voice to create personalized speech synthesis which enables authentic communication....

The new system surpasses existing large language models, including ChatGPT, which the researchers explain generally remain fixed once trained and require extensive retraining to learn new information. MIT developed SEAL, a framework that allows AI to teach itself new skills. SEAL rewrites its own training using self-generated summaries, quizzes, and notes. It achieved 40% better recall and 72.5% success in reasoning tasks. SEAL’s main breakthrough lies in its ability to let the AI generate its own training materials and then use these materials to fine-tune itself....

Throughout my tests, I compared both apps’ connection speeds, streaming performance, security, extra features, support, and more. NordVPN stands out in some cases, like additional features, while ExpressVPN is better at tasks like streaming. While it was a close call, ExpressVPN stands out as the better option. It outperformed or matched NordVPN in 10 out of 12 categories, making it one of the best VPNs currently available. The comparison below has a detailed breakdown of how I arrived at this conclusion....

While I don’t recommend using any company that is willing to secretly sell users’ data, I still wanted to see if Avast’s base set of features could stand up to the likes of Norton. During my tests, both antiviruses detected and eliminated threats, but Norton outperformed Avast in every category. While Norton is clearly the better choice, you can try both antiviruses to see which one suits you better. Norton comes with a 60-day-long money-back guarantee and Avast offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can test both risk-free....

To help you decide which one is right for you, I’ve put Norton 360 and TotalAV head to head in some vigorous testing. I measured their performance across 10 different areas, and, after much deliberation, I found Norton 360 is the better all-rounder. Norton 360 provides perfect malware detection and near-perfect real-time protection without using too many resources on your computer. But that doesn’t mean TotalAV is a bad antivirus – in fact, it offers a better VPN and more system optimization tools than Norton....

“We’re testing SearchGPT, a prototype of new search features designed to combine the strength of our AI models with information from the web to give you fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources,” the company stated in the document. “While this prototype is temporary, we plan to integrate the best of these features directly into ChatGPT in the future. If you’re interested in trying the prototype, sign up for the waitlist....

Since ChatGPT’s debut in 2022, millions of workers around the world have been gripped by uncertainty. Experts—and not-so-experts—have insisted it’s only a matter of time before AI replaces much of the human workforce. So, is 2025 the year artificial intelligence finally takes over most tasks traditionally performed by people? Just days ago, following Zoom’s AI-first policy announcement, Duolingo announced that it will also adopt a similar approach, relying increasingly on AI-generated content and tasks and automation while letting go of contractors and more employees....