A massive data dump surfaced recently, revealing 183 million account credentials captured via infostealer malware logs, malicious tools that secretly harvest passwords and login details from infected devices. Among the records were confirmed Gmail passwords, making this one of the largest and most significant incidents of its kind.

Why Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training Matters More Than Ever

In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, employee cybersecurity awareness is one of the most important lines of defense a business can have. Technology alone can’t stop every cyber threat; it takes informed, alert employees to recognize and prevent attacks before they cause harm.

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed videos that look a little too perfect. Maybe a celebrity giving a speech that never happened, or a scene so cinematic it’s hard to believe it was captured on a smartphone.

OpenAI is making a bold leap: it wants ChatGPT operating system to be more than just a chatbot. At its DevDay event, the company unveiled a new SDK that allows developers to embed full apps inside ChatGPT. The shift suggests that the future of computing may center around chat-first experiences instead of standalone apps.

Google recently rolled out an AI-powered ransomware detection feature for its Drive for desktop application. The goal? To detect signs of file encryption attacks and halt cloud syncing before damage spreads. But while this tool is a strong addition, it’s not a silver bullet.

Dark patterns are becoming a major concern in the digital world, and Amazon’s recent $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) puts them in the spotlight. The FTC alleged that Amazon made it intentionally difficult for customers to cancel Prime subscriptions, relying on deceptive design practices.

China is escalating regulatory pressure on U.S. semiconductor makers by targeting older “legacy” chips. These components are now at the center of legacy chips trade leverage, as regulators use them to influence broader commercial negotiations.

Machine Consciousness Illusion: What It Really Means

In a recent interview, Microsoft’s AI chief argued that machine consciousness illusion is more than just a philosophical debate; it’s a practical concern affecting AI design, public perception, and ethical use.

A new legislative proposal included in the latest defense spending bill may require leading AI chip manufacturers, such as those producing high-end NVIDIA GPUs, to give U.S. entities priority access over foreign buyers.

A recent investigation by CalMatters and The Markup revealed that dozens of data broker sites are making it nearly impossible for users to delete their personal information, even when state law mandates it. This issue, involving data brokers opt-out hiding, uncovers troubling industry practices and highlights the need for clearer compliance and greater transparency.