Efosa Udinmwen

Efosa Udinmwen

Freelance Journalist

Efosa has been writing about technology for over 7 years, initially driven by curiosity but now fueled by a strong passion for the field. He holds both a Master's and a PhD in sciences, which provided him with a solid foundation in analytical thinking. Efosa developed a keen interest in technology policy, specifically exploring the intersection of privacy, security, and politics. His research delves into how technological advancements influence regulatory frameworks and societal norms, particularly concerning data protection and cybersecurity.

Articles by: Efosa Udinmwen

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AI chatbot users beware - hackers are now hiding malware in the images served up by LLMs

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Researchers reveal how downscaled images can hide malicious prompts, raising risks of identity theft and sensitive data exfiltration.

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Think your ChatGPT queries are long? KPMG apparently penned a 100-page prompt to build an agentic TaxBot

By Efosa Udinmwen published

KPMG transformed scattered partner tax advice into TaxBot using a 100-page prompt.

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Got no signal? This devious cyberattack can downgrade your phone from 5G to 4G without you knowing

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Researchers uncover SNI5GECT, a toolkit exploiting unencrypted 5G pre-authentication.

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This single graph shows why it is so damn hard to make any profits out of AI - even if you get $15 billion annual revenue

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Lenovo’s AI infrastructure sales soared, yet high costs, CSP losses, and thin margins leave its data center profits stuck near zero.

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IBM and NASA have built an AI model to predict solar flares which could wipe out all technology on Earth

By Efosa Udinmwen published

IBM and NASA unveil Surya, an AI model predicting solar flares, aiming to protect satellites, astronauts, and Earth’s critical infrastructure.

Novodisq Novoblade 144TB SSD

Kiwi storage startup uses proprietary 144TB SSD to hit 230PB storage per 42U rack - but it will cost well over $2 million to get such a system

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Novodisq introduces Novoblade with 144TB SSDs, projecting 230PB per rack at costs exceeding $2 million.

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Talk about hard labor - a US prisoner complains he has to rely on floppy disks for appeal documents, and there's a bizarre reason why

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Floppy disk restrictions in US prisons expose inmates to delays, data loss, and disadvantages.

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"The ultimate supercomputer to drive the age of physical AI and general robotics" - Nvidia reveals next generation "robot brain" chip, and it can be yours for less than a used car

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Nvidia introduces Jetson Thor, a Blackwell-powered chip claiming major AI gains, targeting robotics industries with performance and efficiency promises.

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Researchers reveal passkeys may not be as safe as we think they are - here's how to stay safe

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Passkeys promise passwordless security, yet new findings claim attackers can hijack workflows, leaving enterprises and consumers facing hidden vulnerabilities.

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Microsoft guns for Google with new search CloudFlare partnership that aims to make websites more AI agent-friendly

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Microsoft and Cloudflare merge NLWeb with AutoRAG, enabling conversational search for humans and AI agents while challenging Google’s traditional dominance.

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$1 trillion worth of data centers by 2030: US leads the way when it comes to colocation and hyperscale capacity - but for how long?

By Efosa Udinmwen published

North American data centers face record-low vacancy, trillion-dollar growth forecasts, and crippling energy constraints shaping expansion through 2030.

Eazeye Monitor 2.0

This 24-inch reflective LCD screen is an interesting alternative to expensive e-ink monitors, but I struggle to see who will use it

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Eazeye Monitor 2.0 uses reflective LCD technology for sunlight visibility and energy efficiency, though its high cost limits broad appeal.

Nvidia China - US Tension

China could move away from Nvidia AI chips quicker than expected after brash 'addiction' comments from US Commerce Secretary

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Political comments triggered China’s Nvidia clampdown, highlighting fragile diplomacy, rising domestic chip promotion, and the rapid acceleration of global decoupling.

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Hacking group NoName057(16) remains the most prolific DDoS player as automation, AI, and rogue LLMs make Tbps attacks a common occurrence

By Efosa Udinmwen published

NetScout reports eight million DDoS attacks in 2025 so far, with NoName057(16) dominating, AI automation escalating risks, and infrastructure destabilized globally.

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Hacker says they were able to download data on all 270,000 Intel employees - from an internal site

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Intel internal security flaws apparently exposed 270,000 employee records.

Princeton Researchers

Scientists find a way to potentially reach terabit speeds wirelessly around obstacles using machine learning, AI - and yes, metasurfaces

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Princeton engineers used neural networks and metasurfaces to bend ultrahigh-frequency beams around obstacles, tackling signal collapse in cluttered environments.

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Google is building a small nuclear reactor in Tennessee to power its data centers

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Google joins Kairos Power and TVA to deploy advanced nuclear reactor, aiming to fuel expanding cloud hosting and AI growth.

Intel Xeon 6

It's not all bad news for Intel - AWS just snapped up a load of custom Xeon chips for extra cloud power

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Intel lands AWS deal for custom Xeon 6 chips, highlighting continuing competition with AMD and ARM in hyperscale cloud infrastructure.

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They weren't lovin' it - hacker cracks McDonald's security in quest for free nuggets, and it was apparently not too tricky

By Efosa Udinmwen published

A free nuggets hack apparently exposed major McDonald’s security flaws.

European Technology Sovereignty Watch

With Trump sanctions beginning to bite, which EU countries rely the most on American tech? The answers (honestly) might surprise you

By Efosa Udinmwen published

European firms overwhelmingly depend on American digital infrastructure, leaving vital industries exposed to foreign oversight, surveillance risks, talent drain, and geopolitical leverage.

Ghost Guns

Smashing up a 3D printed ghost gun won't be enough to prevent CSIs from retrieving data for forensic analysis - here's why

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Fingerprinting in 3D printing could curb ghost guns, yet raises debates over privacy, regulation, and enforcement on personal printing machines.

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Prusa CEO declares "open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead" - China blamed for causing the beginning of the end

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Former open source champion Prusa now guards its designs with strict secrecy

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Not as thirsty as we thought - average data center uses less water than a 'typical leisure center', study claims

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Surveyed English data centers show lower water consumption than expected, with cooling innovations reducing demand.

Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit

Nvidia quietly unveiled its fastest mini PC ever, capable of topping 2070 TFLOPS - and if you squint enough, you might even think it looks like an RTX 5090

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit delivers T5000 performance in a mini PC form, targeting robotics, sensor-heavy AI, and edge computing.

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Arm brings back ex-VP of engineering from AWS as it may seek to compete with its own customers with rival server CPUs

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Arm is moving from licensing designs to building chips, hiring seasoned engineers, and risking conflict with major customers over royalties.

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