Lars Becker

Joined: 23. June 2021
Articles: 6574

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s AI model o3 divides the tech scene

The o3 reasoning model recently presented by OpenAI has sparked heated debate in the tech community. While some speak of a breakthrough in the direction of artificial general intelligence (AGI), others urge caution and point to the high operating costs and limited practical suitability of the system.

Lars Becker
30. December 2024

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USB-C now officially mandatory for electronic devices in the EU

After years of discussion, the EU Parliament approved the introduction of standardized charging cables in October 2022. Two years later, the regulation is now also coming into force.

Lars Becker
28. December 2024

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Linate and Malpensa: hacker attack on Milan’s airports

The website for take-offs and landings is no longer working. A pro-Russian group is probably behind the attack.

Lars Becker
28. December 2024

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VW Leaked EV Users’ Daily Routes

A security breach at VW's software subsidiary Cariad exposed sensitive location data of approximately 800,000 Volkswagen Group electric vehicles for months. According to SPIEGEL, detailed GPS data and vehicle owners' personal information were freely accessible through an unprotected Amazon cloud storage.

Lars Becker
27. December 2024

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Phishing incident at defense contractor General Dynamics

General Dynamics, one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the USA, has fallen victim to a targeted phishing campaign. Attackers managed to gain access to the social security accounts of several dozen employees.

Lars Becker
27. December 2024

Cybercrime

Lazarus attacks nuclear companies with new CookiePlus malware

Lazarus’ key operation – “Operation DreamJob” – continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team.

Lars Becker
27. December 2024

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Data leak of millions at healthcare giant Ascension

The American healthcare provider Ascension has confirmed that sensitive data of around 5.6 million people was compromised in a ransomware incident in May 2024. The information affected includes both patient and employee data.

Lars Becker
24. December 2024

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Kaspersky products still in use in the USA despite ban

US authorities and companies continue to use security software from the Russian manufacturer Kaspersky even after the ban came into force. A current analysis shows remarkable trends in global use.

Lars Becker
24. December 2024

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Pavel Durov: Telegram is now profitable

The messaging service Telegram has reached a significant milestone: As founder Pavel Durov announced on Monday, the company is profitable for the first time. Total revenue exceeded one billion US dollars in 2024.

Lars Becker
23. December 2024

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Xerox buys printer manufacturer Lexmark

The US printer group Xerox wants to expand its market position with a major takeover. Competitor Lexmark is to be taken over by the Chinese Ninestar Corporation and investors PAG Asia Capital and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre for 1.5 billion dollars.

Lars Becker
23. December 2024