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Hackers are using 'LLMjacking attacks' to hijack company AI usage and run up huge cloud bills

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Businesses can run up $100,000 bills in minutes when hackers gain access to their API keys.

Security
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Apple's CEO John Ternus warns RAM cost increases are now 'unprecedented'

By Darren Allan Published

Ternus has added to the chorus of warnings on the RAM crisis, cautioning that 'memory pricing right now is unprecedented' — and I fear the worst for 2027.

Memory
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Reddit is challenging Australia’s ‘inept’ social media ban for under-16s

By Alex Blake Published

Reddit is challenging Australia’s social media ban and trying to overturn it in court.

Social Media
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Google leads takedown of massive XCPE malware botnet made of more than 1.3 million Android TV streaming boxes — and claims the items were intentionally set up for criminal access

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

A Chinese company allegedly intentionally infected its devices with malware and later sold access to a botnet to criminals.

Security
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This 'SMS of Death' exploit can remotely crash unpatched Android phones — without the user interacting with it in any way

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Older Android devices will remain permanently at risk, experts warn.

Security
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This new Windows malware steals all your data, then uses AI to rank how valuable you are as a victim

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Sifting through a mountain of data is tedious work - so why not let AI do it for you?

Security
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FBI confirms it thinks North Korean hackers hit Binance in record cryptocurrency heist

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

TraderTraitor is now officially accused of the attack that cost Binance north of $6 billion.

Security
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This wood-heavy RTX 5090 gaming PC is a work of art and stunningly neat

By Darren Allan Published

Custom PC crafted with $4,000 worth of wood is stunning, but the near-decade-long build time was mostly about getting that RTX 5090.

Gaming PCs
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Applebee's forced to fix serious security issue which exposed customer data

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

A researcher found hardcoded credentials in Applebee's mobile app, granting access to a treasure trove of PII.

Security
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Windows 11 feature built in a flash by AI is impressive — but worrying

By Darren Allan Published

Is Microsoft wise to be touting the benefits of AI in this way at the current time? I don't think so.

Windows
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