Why do people still download files from sketchy places and get compromised as a result? One of the pieces of advice that security practitioners have been giving out for the past couple of decades, if not longer, is that you should only download software from reputable sites. As far as computer security advice goes, this … More You may not care where you download software from, but malware does
According to Ars Technica*, Microsoft cloud services are scanning for malware by peeking inside users’ zip files, even when they’re protected by a password, several users reported on Mastodon on Monday. Compressing file contents into archived zip files has long been a tactic threat actors use to conceal malware spreading through email or downloads. Eventually, … More Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware
According to Bloomberg*, Google is adding two new features to its image search to reduce the spread of misinformation, especially now that artificial intelligence tools have made the creation of photorealistic fakes trivial. The Alphabet Inc.* company’s first new feature is called ‘About this image,’ serving up additional context like when an image or similar ones were … More Google Launching Tools to Identify Misleading and AI Images
Imagine having a conversation with a machine that understands the meaning of almost every word you say or type and responds with near-to-humanlike language. That’s the promise of ChatGPT, an advanced language model developed by OpenAI. With the ability to generate text that is often indistinguishable from that of a human, ChatGPT has captured the … More How is ChatGPT revolutionising communication and education?
Strike a balance between making the internet a safer place for your children and giving them the freedom to explore, learn and socialise. There was a time when parents didn’t have to worry much about their children’s digital activities. A single, centralised computer in the house was the only gateway to the internet, and could … More Why you need parental control software – and 5 features to look for
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