Category: Shorts

Hyperdimensional Computing Enables New Possibilities for Artificial Intelligence An ANN will need to be able to distinguish between four different colors based on the shape, such a circle. This is the starting point for a radically different approach to computation, known as hyperdimensional computing. For this purpose, he has invented a new type of vector,…

Nvidia is bringing PC Game Pass to Microsoft’s GeForce Now service Microsoft is planning to bring PC Game Pass titles to Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service. This will be a big deal for cloud gaming because it means that subscribers can use Nvidia’s superior game streaming service with RTX 4080 levels of performance. It also…

Why the Story of an AI Drone Trying to Kill Its Operator Seems So Believable Did you hear about the Air Force AI drone that went rogue and attacked its operators during a simulation? That’s right, folks. That’s what we’re talking about. Yes, that’s a real-life scenario from last month. And yes, it’s true: An…

Google Chrome’s password manager now supports biometric unlocking on the desktop Chrome will soon support biometric authentication on PCs and Macs. Also, you can import CSV files containing your passwords to Google Chrome’s password manager. Image: GoogleGoogle also announced a few other updates to Chrome’s password manager . It now has a way to add…

Google Suggestions Appear in Desktop Search Results In case you missed it, Google has redesigned the top of its search interface on the desktop to include a list of related topics designed to help you refine your search. It looks like a row of pill-shaped icons that adds topics to the old filters, which still…

Kimsuky Targets Think Tanks and News Outlets with Social Engineering Attacks The U.S. and South Korean intelligence agencies have warned that a North Korean threat actor named Kimsuky has been linked to a social engineering campaign targeting experts in North Korean affairs with the goal of stealing Google credentials and delivering reconnaissance malware. The group…

Cisco and VMware Address Critical Vulnerabilities in Urgent Security Updates Aria Operations for Networks updates include fixes for three critical vulnerabilities. The most critical of the three vulnerabilities is a command-injection vulnerability with a CVE-2023-20887 score of 9.8 that could allow a malicious actor with network access to achieve remote code execution. A second vulnerability…

A Stealth Soldier Custom Backdoor Targets North Africa with Espionage Attacks A new type of malware called Stealth Soldier has been deployed as part of a set of espionage attacks in North Africa. The malware is an undocumented backdoor that primarily operates surveillance functions such as file exfiltration, screen and microphone recording, keystroke logging and…

5 Reasons Access Management is Crucial to Securing the Modern Workplace Uniqkey provides a comprehensive access management platform designed to simplify and enhance access control and password management. It helps enterprises manage their IT resources more effectively. Tricking Humans is Easier Than Exploiting SystemsCybersecurity is no longer just about securing systems; it’s about securing humans…

Asylum Ambuscade: A Cybercrime Group with Espionage Ambitions Asylum Ambuscade was first documented by Proofpoint in March 2022 as a nation-state-sponsored phishing campaign that targeted European governmental entities. The threat actor known as Asylum Ambuscel has been observed straddling cybercrime and cyber espionage operations since at least early 2020.Asylum ambuscade also does espionage against government…