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IBM Releases Open-Source AI Models and Partners with Saudi Arabia

Tech giant IBM is making a big splash in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with a two-pronged approach. First, they’re releasing a new family of AI models called “Granite” as open-source software. This means anyone can access and modify these models for free, fostering collaboration and innovation in the AI community. Secondly, IBM is […]

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Digital Decay: The Disappearance of Web Pages Over Time

In the digital age, the internet serves as a vast repository of information, documenting the collective knowledge and activities of our modern world. However, a significant portion of this content is ephemeral. According to a recent analysis by the Pew Research Center, a substantial percentage of web pages that existed a decade ago have disappeared, […]

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Zoom Introduces post-quantum end-to-end encryption for Secure Video Meetings

Zoom is taking a big leap forward in video conferencing security with the introduction of post-quantum end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings. This new feature, soon to be available for Zoom Phone and Zoom Rooms as well, safeguards user data against the potential threat of powerful quantum computers that could crack traditional encryption methods in […]

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Windows XP Online in 2024: A Recipe for Disaster

Windows XP, The once-beloved operating system might trigger a wave of nostalgia, but connecting it to the internet in 2024 is a recipe for disaster. A recent experiment by Eric Parker proves just how dangerous it can be. Imagine connecting Windows XP online is like navigating a minefield. Eric’s experiment shows it’s more like stepping […]

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Winamp: Going Open Source and Potentially Making a Comeback

Remember Winamp? The media player that defined music listening for many in the early 2000s? Well, get ready for a potential resurgence! Winamp recently announced they’ll be opening the source code for their Windows application on September 24, 2024. This move comes under a new moniker, FreeLlama, and focuses on reviving the Windows app while […]

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Apple and Google Launch Feature to Protect Against Tracking Devices

Apple and Google have officially announced the rollout of a new feature that notifies users across both iOS and Android if a Bluetooth tracking device is being used to stealthily keep tabs on them without their knowledge or consent. The feature, dubbed “Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers” (DULT), will be available for Android devices running versions […]

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Cyberattacks Target Egyptian Government Websites

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, a hacking group calling itself “Anonymous Collective” announced that it had launched cyberattacks against Egyptian government websites and would continue to escalate its attacks until its demands are met. The group’s demands include “justice for Palestine” and the opening of the crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. The group […]

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Facebook used a secret project to spy on its competitors

Leaked documents reveal that Facebook used the devices of some of its teenage users to spy on its competitors through a secret project launched in 2016. The documents allege that Facebook paid teenagers to install spying tools on their devices. The documents indicate that Facebook used malware to intercept and decrypt data from Snapchat, YouTube, […]

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Security researchers hack Windows 11, Tesla, and Ubuntu

At the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 event, security researchers were able to hack Windows 11, Tesla, and Ubuntu Linux operating systems. The Pwn2Own Vancouver event is held annually in Vancouver, Canada, and brings together security researchers from around the world to compete in hacking various operating systems and software. The goal is to uncover security vulnerabilities […]

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How short links threaten your Cyber Security?

Short links are a tool for compressing long links and making them more shareable, but beware, many may not realize that using short links can lead to tracking their online activity. Although short links appear to be non-suspicious and give the possibility of hiding long web links, they actually act as bridges that allow tracking […]

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