Month: December 2024
NotLockBit ransomware targets Apple users with advanced file-locking and data exfiltration
macOS faces an emerging ransomware threat, NotLockBit NotLockBit malware demonstrates file-locking capabilities Apple’s built-in protections face issues from evolving ransomware threats For years, ransomware attacks have predominantly targeted Windows and Linux platforms, however cybercriminals have begun to shift their focus toward macOS users, experts have claimed. The recent discovery of…
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AI investment isn’t slowing down — venture capitalists are funding startups while trying to grapple with environmental impact
AI investments aren’t slowing, despite skepticism and real world dangers AI is expected to be an integral part of most industries Tech giants are going nuclear to manage electricity demands Despite the wide-ranging potential applications of AI technology, concerns remain about its reliability, the legality of training models on copyrighted…
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NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, December 15 (game #287)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints…
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Quordle today – my hints and answers for Sunday, December 15 (game #1056)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also…
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NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Sunday, December 15 (game #553)
Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands…
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Now ChromeOS can reset itself without erasing your laptop
This week, Google announced it’s rolling out ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users, bringing with it a handy “Safety reset” feature that lets Chromebook users reset their laptops without totally wiping them. The update also introduced a new “Flash notifications” accessibility option to help those who might not otherwise easily hear…
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