Thought LeadershipBanking malware: 3.6 times more attacks on mobile users
Cybercriminals have adapted their methods in 2024 and are increasingly targeting mobile devices and the cryptocurrency sector.
Pauline Dornig
New IoT botnet “Ballista” attacks TP-Link routers
Security researchers from the threat research team at Cato Networks have identified a new threat: the IoT botnet "Ballista". This malware exploits a serious vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers to spread unhindered across the internet.
Meta AI: AI functions are coming to the EU after all
After months of delay, the Facebook group Meta now wants to introduce its AI functions in the EU. As a first step, a chatbot with artificial intelligence will be available in six European languages, as Meta announced.
“AI factories”: Chip giant Nvidia has big plans
The chip company Nvidia wants to transfer its dominance in artificial intelligence technology in data centers to the real world with robots. At its in-house developer conference GTC, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang presented a platform designed to accelerate the development of humanoid robots.
Google: Gemini AI software to be expanded
Google has unveiled an extension to its Gemini AI system that allows users to work better with the results of artificial intelligence.
US investor: No sale of Tiktok algorithm
A buyer of Tiktok will have to develop its own recommendation software if there is no ongoing Chinese involvement in the operation of the short video app.
LockBit ransomware developer extradited to the USA
A major blow against cybercrime: Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old citizen of Russia and Israel, has been extradited from Israel to the United States. He is accused of having worked as a developer for the notorious ransomware group LockBit.
Baidu: Chinese tech company launches new AI models
The Chinese tech company Baidu has launched two new AI models on the market. According to the company, these are a basic model called Ernie 4.5 and the Ernie X1 model, which focuses on logical thinking.
Apple: New AI Siri takes longer than planned
Setback for Apple in the AI race with other tech giants: The iPhone company is taking longer than planned to develop its improved Siri assistance software.
Humane: Ex-Apple managers fail with smartphone replacement
The ambitious attempt by a start-up run by two former Apple managers to compete with the smartphone with a small AI device has failed.