Hackers exploit WordPress plugin flaw that gives full control of millions of sites

Elementor Pro fixed the vulnerability, but not everyone has installed the patch.

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3CX knew its app was flagged as malicious but took no action for 7 days

"It's not exactly our place to comment on it," 3CX rep says of malicious detection.

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These angry Dutch farmers really hate Microsoft

Tech giants want to build massive, “hyperscale” data centers in the Netherlands.

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Trojanized Windows and Mac apps rain down on 3CX users in massive supply chain attack

Remember SolarWinds? A similar attack is playing out now against a new software supplier.

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AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti astounds with terrible beauty

Open source "text2video" ModelScope AI made the viral sensation possible.

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3CX knew its app was flagged as malicious, but took no action for 7 days

"It's not exactly our place to comment on it," 3CX rep says of malicious detection.

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Pro-Russian hackers target elected US officials supporting Ukraine

Group tracked since 2021 exploits unpatched Zimbra servers to hack email accounts.

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Fearing “loss of control,” AI critics call for 6-month pause in AI development

"This pause should be public and verifiable, and include all key actors."

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Ransomware crooks are exploiting IBM file-exchange bug with a 9.8 severity

If you haven't patched your Aspera Faspex server, now would be an excellent time.

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Generative AI set to affect 300 million jobs across major economies

Technology could boost global GDP by 7% but also risks creating "significant disruption."

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Ransomware crooks are exploiting IBM file exchange bug with a 9.8 severity

If you haven't patched your Aspera Faspex server, now would be an excellent time.

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Twitter source code was leaked on GitHub shortly after Musk’s layoff spree

Twitter suspects code leaker is ex-employee, which doesn't narrow it down much.

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Hobbyist builds ChatGPT client for MS-DOS

IBM PC client allows futuristic AI conversations on vintage hardware.

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Biden’s executive order limits government’s use of commercial spyware

Move comes as "clickless exploits" target journalists and others accused of no crimes.

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Immaculate AI images of Pope Francis trick the masses

Faux “puffy pontiff” AI image fools many in viral social media post.

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Android app from China executed 0-day exploit on millions of devices

Fast-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo had an EvilParcel stow-away.

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Huge collection of vintage Apple computers goes to auction next week

Ars picks out some of its favorites from the 500-computer collection.

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ChatGPT gets “eyes and ears” with plugins that can interface AI with the world

Plugins allow ChatGPT to book a flight, order food, send email, execute code (and more).

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“Acropalypse” Android screenshot bug turns into a 0-day Windows vulnerability

Unpatched bug can be exploited with modified versions of the Android scripts.

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Ethical AI art generation? Adobe Firefly may be the answer.

Adobe trained new AI generator on Adobe Stock, licensed content, public domain.

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Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face

Explosives replace malware as the scariest thing a USB stick may hide.

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If your Netgear Orbi router isn’t patched, you’ll want to change that pronto

The threat is serious enough to warrant a manual check ASAP.

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Windows 10 and 11 get their own version of the “acropalypse” screenshot bug

Unpatched bug can be exploited with modified versions of the Android scripts.

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Bing’s AI chatbot can now generate unhinged images along with unhinged text

"Advanced" version of OpenAI's DALL-E will roll out to Bing preview users.

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Amazon layoffs will shut down camera review site DPReview.com after 25 years

Updates stop on April 10, site will be available for "a limited period" after.

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Hackers drain bitcoin ATMs of $1.5 million by exploiting 0-day bug

Don't store digital coins in hot wallets! It's great advice but can't always be followed.

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Amazon is laying off another 9,000 workers

It announced 18,000 job cuts in January and says more are likely this year.

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