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Microsoft Copilot Reprompt exploit allowed attackers to steal your AI data
2+ hour ago (351+ words) Varonis Threat Labs has published a report detailing a now-patched security exploit in Microsoft Copilot, allowing attackers to silently steal user data with a single link. Data security research firm Varonis Threat Labs has published a report that details an…...
Over 1 million Windows users have jumped ship — Zorin OS 18 is booming
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (220+ words) Zorin OS 18 passes 2 million downloads in under three months, with most coming from Windows users as Windows 10 support ends and hardware limits tighten. Zorin OS is a Linux distro designed as an alternative to Windows and macOS. Over the past…...
Bill Gates warns of a bioterrorism AI threat greater than COVID-19
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (369+ words) Microsoft co-founder urges the installation of elaborate measures to govern and control the development and deployment of AI. Generative AI has caused a paradigm shift in the tech industry, with every major tech corporation, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, quickly…...
Gmail’s new "AI Inbox" feature promises faster email triage — Google still says it won't train Gemini on your emails
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (448+ words) Google promises it won't train its AI models using your Gmail data. Generative AI is slowly and subtly creeping into every part of our lives, and its latest victim is Google's Gmail app. The software giant recently announced that Gmail…...
Final Fantasy XIV players face persistent DDoS disruptions during its new savage raid release — 15 MMO outage incidents per day
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (380+ words) Final Fantasy XIV's latest savage raid release is being disrupted by repeated DDoS attacks, with US players reporting frequent disconnects, lost progress, and growing frustration. Final Fantasy XIV remains one of the most popular MMOs in the world, with a…...
The Microsoft Office app was rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot a year ago — why is the news trending now?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (586+ words) A surge of posts claims Microsoft just rebranded Office, but the change was an app rebrand that happened a year ago. The internet can be a tricky place sometimes. This week, you've likely seen stories or Reddit posts about Microsoft…...
OpenAI’s CEO just admitted his new AI agents have a serious security problem — they could be a hacker’s best friend
1+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) Sam Altman admits that AI models are capable of many great things, but can also pose serious security challenges. Top AI research labs are well beyond simplistic chatbots that generate text based on prompts. The technology is now reshaping the…...
Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won't use Edge — it features Chrome
1+ week, 1+ day ago (747+ words) Microsoft spends millions badgering users to switch to Edge, but its latest Windows 11 commercial suggests its own team hasn't gotten the memo. Microsoft may need to send a memo to its ad team. A new ad for PC gaming shows…...
These 8 targeted Microsoft Teams updates close out the year — but some features feel like overdue fixes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (731+ words) Microsoft caps 2025 with a modest set of Teams updates, finally addressing long-standing administrative headaches and security gaps. The Microsoft Teams team was busy over the holidays. On New Year's Eve, a blog post was published detailing all the new Microsoft…...
RAM is going up — but this 32GB/1TB Surface Laptop 7 (15") deal is a steal
3+ week, 4+ day ago (663+ words) One of the best laptops we've ever rated for its sublime performance, battery life, and perfect form factor is 30% off for Amazon's Super Saturday sale. Amazon's "Super Saturday" event is underway, and it has brought some must-have discount deals on…...