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Microsoft: Windows 'inetpub' folder created by security fix, don’t delete
Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty "inetpub" folder and warned users not to delete it.
- April 11, 2025
- 10:32 AM
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Google's AI video generator Veo 2 is rolling out on AI Studio
Google's AI video generator tool Veo 2, which is the company's take on OpenAI's Sora, is now rolling out to some users in the United States.
- April 11, 2025
- 10:09 AM
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It's 2025 — Why Haven't We Solved Phishing Yet?!
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US lab testing provider exposed health data of 1.6 million people
Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) has released a statement informing it suffered a data breach where hackers stole sensitive information of roughly 1.6 million people from its systems.
- April 11, 2025
- 09:23 AM
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Microsoft says Edge browser is now 9% faster after optimizations
Microsoft claims its Chromium-based Microsoft Edge has seen up to 9% performance improvements following the release of version 134.
- April 11, 2025
- 09:07 AM
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Ransomware attack cost IKEA operator in Eastern Europe $23 million
Fourlis Group, the operator of IKEA stores in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria, has informed that the ransomware attack it suffered just before Black Friday on November 27, 2024, caused losses estimated to €20 million ($22.8M).
- April 11, 2025
- 08:24 AM
- 0
These refurbished Lenovo Chromebooks are now $80
Chromebooks are great for lighweight tasks like Google Workspace, browsing the web, watching movies, or checking your email. This refurbished Lenovo Chromebook lets you do all that and is in great condition, but the price has been seriously reduced. Instead of paying $284, you can get it for just $79.99.
- April 11, 2025
- 07:05 AM
- 0
Hackers exploit WordPress plugin auth bypass hours after disclosure
Hackers started exploiting a high-severity flaw that allows bypassing authentication in the OttoKit (formerly SureTriggers) plugin for WordPress just hours after public disclosure.
- April 10, 2025
- 03:11 PM
- 1
Here's how your internet addiction can help you learn new skills
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- April 10, 2025
- 02:02 PM
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Microsoft releases emergency update to fix Office 2016 crashes
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Office update to fix a known issue that caused Word, Excel, and Outlook to crash after installing the KB5002700 security update for Office 2016.
- April 10, 2025
- 01:57 PM
- 0
OpenAI wants ChatGPT to 'know you over your life' with new Memory update
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT's memory feature its biggest upgrade yet, allowing the AI to know you better by referencing all your past conversations.
- April 10, 2025
- 01:30 PM
- 1
Microsoft: Licensing issue blocks Microsoft 365 Family for some users
Microsoft is investigating a potential licensing issue blocking access to Microsoft 365 services for some customers with Family subscriptions.
- April 10, 2025
- 11:14 AM
- 0
Claude copies ChatGPT with $200 Max plan, but users aren't happy
Claude has a new subscription tier called "MAX," but it costs a whopping $200 per month, and users aren't happy with how the company enforces rate limits.
- April 10, 2025
- 10:36 AM
- 0
Russian hackers attack Western military mission using malicious drive
The Russian state-backed hacking group Gamaredon (aka "Shuckworm") has been targeting a military mission of a Western country in Ukraine in attacks likely deployed from removable drives.
- April 10, 2025
- 10:23 AM
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Sensata Technologies hit by ransomware attack impacting operations
Sensata Technologies (known as Sensata) has suffered a ransomware attack last weekend that encrypted parts of the company network and disrupted operations.
- April 10, 2025
- 09:23 AM
- 0
Flipper Zero maker unveils ‘Busy Bar,’ a new ADHD productivity tool
Flipper Devices, the company behind the popular Flipper Zero, has launched an open-source productivity tool called Busy Bar, designed to help reduce distractions for people with ADHD.
- April 10, 2025
- 09:00 AM
- 3
Refurbished touchscreen Lenovo Chromebooks for $75, fewer than 50 left
Until we sell out, you can grab a refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 11.6" Chromebook for just $74.99 with free shipping (reg. $475.99). At the time of writing this, we have fewer than 50 left in stock, so act fast if you're interested.
- April 10, 2025
- 07:07 AM
- 0
ChatGPT's o4-mini, o4-mini-high and o3 spotted ahead of release
OpenAI is preparing to launch as many as three new AI models, possibly called "o4-mini", "o4-mini-high" and "o3".
- April 10, 2025
- 04:08 AM
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Windows 11 tests sharing apps screen and files with Copilot AI
Copilot on Windows 11 is testing OS-level integration that would allow you to share your favourite apps' screen with Copilot.
- April 09, 2025
- 06:42 PM
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Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding
Google has quietly launched Firebase Studio, which is a cloud-based AI-powered integrated development environment that lets you build full-fledged apps using prompts.
- April 09, 2025
- 05:21 PM
- 0
Hackers target SSRF bugs in EC2-hosted sites to steal AWS credentials
A targeted campaign exploited Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on AWS EC2 instances to extract EC2 Metadata, which could include Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials from the IMDSv1 endpoint.
- April 09, 2025
- 04:58 PM
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