recent code change (opens in a new tab) for Google Chrome discovered an updated feature that will be popular Web browser automatic prevention of insecure downloads from HTTP sites. Formerly the norm, many HTTP sites have been upgraded to use HTTPS encryption to protect the extensive data we share about ourselves online. Now the preferred …
Code generation tools can hinder security more than they help
New research by a group of Stanford-affiliated researchers has revealed that AI code generation tools like Github Copilot may pose a greater security risk than many users realize. The study specifically looked at Codex, an OpenAI product of which Elon Musk is one of the co-founders. Codex powers Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot, which is designed to …
Mac roundup for 2022: Ventura and M2 shone, but where’s the Mac Pro?
It’s been another year of transformation for Apple, largely as the company launches new Mac products and features to stay ahead of the competition, and there’s plenty to look forward to in late 2022. There were some surprises inside macOS Venturasuch as Stage Manager and the Weather app, along with a new focus on games, …
The latest leak of the Samsung Galaxy S23 indicates a significant increase in performance
The grand unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S23 could be just a month and a half away, and leaks surrounding this flagship smartphone continue to pour in. The latest rumor carries encouraging news about the potential performance boost of the new phone it intends to bring with it. According to the tipster Ahmed Qwaider (opens …
Windows 11 may introduce a new splitting feature to Notepad
Windows 11 could revitalize Notepad by adding tabs to the mix, at least if a leaked test version of the app is something to rely on – although not everyone is happy with the idea (we’ll come back to that point). Windows Center (opens in a new tab) spotted a tweet from a Microsoft staff …
Google AdWords is being taken over by scammers
Fraudsters are using Google Adwords, the search engine giant’s advertising platform, to spread malware among people looking for legitimate and popular software. Google’s security measures are usually robust, but experts have discovered that they have managed to use a workaround. The campaign is simple – scammers clone popular software such as Grammarly, MSI Afterburner, Slack …
Thousands of Citrix servers may be at risk of being attacked
Experts say many Citrix ADC and Gateway servers are still vulnerable to serious vulnerabilities that the company reportedly fixed a few weeks ago. In early November 2022, Citrix discovered and patched the “Unauthorized Access to Gateway User Capabilities” vulnerability, since tracked as CVE-2022-27510. By affecting both products, it allows an attacker to gain authorized access …
Data breaches could be even more expensive in 2023
Data breaches could be even more costly next year, says new Acronis report. Based on data gathered from more than 750,000 unique endpoints spread around the world, the company’s report says the average cost of a data breach is expected to hit $5 million next year. To make matters worse, researchers also expect a significant …
Intel in 2022: Overview of the Year
How did Intel fare in 2022? In many ways, it’s been a year-long roller coaster ride for Team Blue, with some ups and some downs. Let’s dive right in and look at where Intel has made big strides this year, and where it has more or less fallen off the rails. Raptors on the loose …
iPhone 15 tipped for better battery life with Apple’s new A17 chip
One of the improvements coming in 2023 with the iPhone 15 could be better battery life, with Apple’s chosen chip maker TSMC (Taiwanese semiconductor company) promising increased performance with a new generation of silicon. according to Bloomberg (opens in a new tab)TSMC announced the move to chips made using a 3-nanometer manufacturing process, a leap …