Author: Zach_Wilson
Your email app isn’t the weak link but your cloud configuration probably is
When news breaks of yet another data breach, the first target of blame is often the email application. Email drives the bulk of communication inside organizations, making it the first place people look when something suspicious happens. Because of this visibility, the email client is often blamed for data breaches…
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I tested a 5K monitor that’s over $1,000 less than Apple’s Studio Display: It’s good enough
Most people know at least two things about 5K monitors: they look great, and they’re usually expensive. The Apple Studio Display is the most popular model, and it costs $1,599. But I’ve been testing one that’s similar in some important ways and costs just $355 (!?) at its cheapest-ever price.…
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Home Depot reportedly left internal systems at risk for over a year
Home Depot exposed a GitHub token for a year, granting access to critical internal systems Researcher warnings were ignored until media intervened, after which the token was revoked Similar leaks across GitHub/GitLab show widespread risks from hardcoded secrets and misconfigured repos Home Depot kept access to its internal systems open…
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Musicians are getting really tired of this AI clone ‘bullshit’
This is how musicians, producers, and others in the industry are describing the relentless spread of AI clones. Of course, AI fakes aren’t new, but as the scammers have gotten more brazen, artists are responding with increasing furor. We got a taste back in 2023 with multiple AI Drake tracks.…
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Your LG TV may get an unremovable Microsoft Copilot app in its next update, and yes, users are annoyed
webOS update adds Microsoft Copilot automatically The app can’t be deleted People are concerned about privacy If there’s one thing that would stop me from buying one of the best TVs in the current world of everything being online and connected, it’s the fear of the manufacturer taking a perfectly…
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Kindle app now answers questions about the book you’re reading
Amazon has launched a new AI feature in the Kindle app that gives spoiler-free answers to questions about the book you’re reading, and confirmed that authors can’t opt out from the feature. The company calls Ask this Book an “expert reading assistant” in its announcement, and says that it’s capable…
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