Lars Becker

Lars Becker

Hackers exploit vulnerability in WPS Office

WPS Office
The IT security provider ESET has discovered two security vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Office alternative WPS Office for Windows. The vulnerability CVE-2024-7262 in the Office application enabled the hacker group APT-C-60 to use an exploit to execute foreign code on its victims' devices.

Apple considers investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI

Apple OpenAI
As several media outlets reported on Thursday, tech giants Apple and Nvidia are in negotiations to participate in a new round of financing for AI company OpenAI. OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, could reach a valuation of over 100 billion dollars as a result of this investment.

Microsoft announces the end of the Action Pack

Microsoft
Microsoft is planning a significant cut in its partner program: The popular Microsoft Action Pack and the Microsoft Learning Pack will be discontinued on 21 January 2025. This decision could have far-reaching consequences for many partner companies.

IBM closes research department in China

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The US technology giant IBM has announced the closure of its hardware research department in China. This measure, which affects more than 1,000 employees, is attributed to the increasing geopolitical tensions between the United States and the People's Republic of China.
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