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New MacOS malware exploits trusted AI and search tools
AMOS operators used malvertising and poisoned ChatGPT/Grok conversations to push Mac malware Fake “free disk space” guides tricked users into running Terminal commands that installed AMOS Campaign abused Google ads and trusted AI platforms, boosting credibility and infection success AtomicOS (AMOS) criminals are using a combination of malvertising and GenAI…
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Vibe Coding: convenience, risk and the future of software development
When Collins Dictionary announced its 2025 ‘Word of the Year’, many were surprised to see vibe coding take the top spot. The term describes using AI tools to build software through prompts rather than traditional coding, a practice that has surged as large language models have become more accessible. David…
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Don’t get ripped off — here’s how to build a blazing fast 8TB Thunderbolt 5 SSD for cheap
High-capacity, high-speed portable SSDs aren’t cheap. For example, the OWC Express 1M2 8TB 80Gb/s portable NVMe SSD is currently priced at $1299 on Amazon, reflecting both the massive storage, aluminum heat sink enclosure, and fast USB4 connectivity. At that price, even seasoned creators and gamers might think twice about buying…
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Want a 70TB HDD before 2030? Seagate researchers may have reached the holy grail of 7TB per platter
Seagate prototypes achieve 7TB per platter, the highest density for HDD research Ten-platter drives enable experimental HDDs to reach 70TB total capacity HAMR uses localized heating to write data on smaller magnetic bits Seagate Technology has announced plans to commercialize a 3.5-inch HDD with a total storage capacity of 70TB.…
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Mysterious 88-core AMD CPU surfaces on eBay, and here’s why I think it’s the start of something big
Decommissioned hyperscale hardware is surfacing online with unusual speed and scale Non-binary core counts point to customized silicon tailored for specialized workloads DDR4 reliance suggests these systems were not aligned with current memory roadmaps A set of AMD EPYC 9D64 processors with 88 cores has been spotted on eBay, raising…
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OpenAI admits new models likely to pose ‘high’ cybersecurity risk
OpenAI warns future LLMs could aid zero‑day development or advanced cyber‑espionage Company is investing in defensive tooling, access controls, and a tiered cybersecurity program New Frontier Risk Council will guide safeguards and responsible capability across frontier models Future OpenAI Large Language Models (LLM) could pose higher cybersecurity risks as, in…
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