Cyberattacks seek to exploit trust in Microsoft and Adobe tech brands


The first quarter of 2023 has seen a significant increase in cyberattacks looking to exploit trust in established tech brands like Microsoft and Adobe.
A new report from Avast also finds a 40 percent rise in the share of phishing and smishing attacks over the previous year. Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online now seek to use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses.
Zoho launches Ulaa, a free privacy-focused web browser for Windows, iOS and Android


Built to specifically address the growing concerns over online privacy, Zoho has launched Ulaa, a privacy-focused browser that comes equipped with pre-installed tools capable of blocking tracking and website surveillance.
Ulaa (a word derived from the Tamil language that means journey or voyage) offers customization options, built-in browser modes, and integrated productivity tools, while ensuring that user data remains confidential. Additionally, users can synchronize their browsing sessions between devices -- whether an entire browser window or a single tab -- enabling seamless use of multiple devices within the same browsing session.
Best Windows apps this week


Five-hundred-and-forty-one in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Windows 12 is still just a rumor, but that is not keeping users from creating Windows 12 wallpapers already. You can check out Wayne's article covering the latest batch of wallpapers here.
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In Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose, renowned executive coach and speaker Matt Spielman delivers an energizing and hands-on existential navigational tool that walks you through how to identify what really matters in life and how to achieve it.
Using a powerful life transformation system called the "Game Plan System" -- or GPS -- you will simply use the answers to straightforward questions to reorient your perspective and refocus your efforts on realizing happiness and fulfillment.
Why customers are reluctant to share data online and what you can do about it [Q&A]


Brands are increasingly focussed on providing a good digital experience for their customers, yet many people remain reluctant to share their information with websites.
What are the reasons behind this reluctance? And what can enterprises do to overcome it? We talked to Josh Koenig, co-founder and chief strategy officer at SaaS web platform Pantheon, to find out.
Interest may be growing in Twitter rival Bluesky, but Mozilla is betting on Mastodon


With changes implemented by Elon Musk having disastrous consequences for Twitter, there has been something of an exodus of users. It is "something of an exodus", because while many people are finding new social homes on the likes of T2, Spoutible, Mastodon or -- if they can get their hands on an invite code -- Jack Dorsey's Bluesky, many people are hedging their bets and maintaining something of a presence on Twitter until it becomes a little clearer what the likely successor is to be.
Realistically, the battle seems likely be fought between Mastodon and Bluesky, and Mozilla has just announced an expansion of its investment in the former. The company behind the Firefox web browser has launched its own Mastodon instance, Mozilla.social, in private beta.
Microsoft has broken speech recognition and more with a Windows 11 update


Microsoft has acknowledged that a recent update for Windows 11 is causing "intermittent issues" with speech recognition for some users.
The company says that the problems come after installing the KB5022913 update or later for Windows 11 22H2. As well as affecting speech recognition, the update is also causing issues with expressive input and handwriting. Microsoft has provided details of a workaround, but there is no fix currently available.
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 23451 with new looks for Windows Spotlight

Developing AI models ethically: Ensuring copyright compliance and factual validation


When constructing large language models (LLMs), developers require immense amounts of training data, often measured in hundreds of terabytes or even petabytes. The challenge lies in obtaining this data without violating copyright laws or using inaccurate information and avoiding potential lawsuits.
Some AI developers have been discovered collecting pirated ebooks, proprietary code, or personal data from online sources without consent. This stems from a competitive push to develop the largest possible models, increasing the likelihood of using copyrighted training data, causing environmental damage, and producing inaccurate results. A more effective approach would be to develop smart language models (SLMs) with a horizontal knowledge base, using ethically-sourced training data and fine-tuning to address specific business challenges.
OBS Studio 29.1 expands support for next-generation AV1 and HEVC codecs with YouTube streaming support


Open-source video broadcasting, recording and streaming tool OBS Studio 29.1 has been released for Windows, macOS and Linux.
The chief highlight is added support to allow users to livestream on YouTube using AV1/HEVC over Enhanced RTMP, resulting in lower bandwidth requirements and widening access to 4K60 streaming. The app also makes several improvements to the program’s preferences.
Is it time to make World Password Day a thing of the past?


As another World Password Day rolls around there’s the inevitable debate about whether the days of the password at the front line of security are numbered.
In recent years it has seemed that reports of the password's death have been greatly exaggerated. But as Google extends its rollout of passkey technology it seems that passwords may finally have had their day.
Enterprise IT leaders plan to cut cloud spending


A new study from Vega Cloud on the use of cloud software and services by enterprise IT executives shows 48 percent expect to reduce their IT spending a little or a lot in 2023.
In addition, 65 percent say that reducing their cloud spending will be a goal for this year, while three-quarters of IT execs surveyed say they plan to cut cloud costs by between 10 and 50 percent in 2023.
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Businesses are leveraging the power of AI to make undertakings that used to be complicated and pricey much easier, faster, and cheaper. Machine Learning Security Principles will explain how you can use Machine Learning to keep data, networks, users and applications safe from prying eyes.
The first part of this book will explore these processes in more depth, which will help you in understanding the role security plays in machine learning.
World Password Day: Celebrate or sayonara?


Every year, World Password Day serves as a reminder that passwords are the first line of defense against an ever-changing threat landscape. However, over the past few years, the notion that passwords actually do little to defend against hackers, has continued to snowball.
This World Password Day, we asked a group of experts within the cyber security and wider technology field to discuss the topics of password hygiene, best practice, and the notion of a password-less future.
Framework Laptop 13 now available with AMD Ryzen 7040 Series CPUs


Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! If you're in the market for a powerful Windows 11 laptop, you might want to pay attention to this latest announcement. The Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) is about to hit the shelves, and we've got some juicy details for you.
First of all, let's talk about the heart of the machine. We're talking about the Ryzen 5 7640U and Ryzen 7 7840U processors from AMD, and they're not messing around. These bad boys offer some serious CPU and GPU performance, making it a beast of a machine. The Ryzen 5 7640U has 6 CPU cores clocked at a base frequency of 3.5GHz, while the Ryzen 7 7840U boasts 8 cores and 16 processing threads clocked at a base of 3.3GHz. That's some serious power right there!
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