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Iran ramping up cyber attacks ahead of US presidential vote, Microsoft says

A Microsoft report released Friday said Iran was laying the groundwork to sway voters ahead of the US presidential election, including by creating fake news sites and impersonating activists online. The report also reveals how Russia and China are exploiting US political polarization to advance their own interests.

France 24

Iranian Operatives Escalate Efforts To Influence US Presidential Election

Iranian operatives intensify efforts to influence US election through fake news and hacking. US officials on high alert. Recent plot to assassinate former ...

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Crowdstrike caused a global computer meltdown — at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference people can't get enough of its swag

The long lines of people seeking company-branded merch and taking selfies by its booth at the Las Vegas conference underscored Crowdstrike's curious new moment of cultural cachet.

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'There's no price Microsoft could pay': Apple says don't worry, Safari will never force you to use Bing for search

Alongside Google being declared a 'monopolist' by a US Federal Judge for search, comments from Apple's Eddy Cue note a switch to Bing as the default search engine is unlikely.

TechRadar

The generative AI bubble might burst, sending the tech to an early deathbed before its prime: “Don’t believe the hype”

Recent developments in the tech industry show the AI bubble is about to burst. With OpenAI on the brink of bankruptcy and NVIDIA's sinking value, the end is nigh.

Windows Central

An 18-year-old browser exploit leaves MacBooks and Linux laptops vulnerable — but a fix is coming

Currently, all major browsers on macOS and Linux computers are affected by what's being called the "0.0.0.0 Day" vulnerability, an ongoing 18-year issue. Is there a plan to fix it?

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Windows Downdate exposes updated OS to old vulnerabilities — vulnerability allows undetectable downgrade attacks to undo security patches

SafeBreach researcher Alon Leviev developed Windows Downdate, which is used to revert vital security updates to OS components.

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Flight Simulator 2024's huge ambition means 'you can now exit the plane, walk around… you can land on every ship, and it looks like a first person shooter environment'

Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorge Neumann talks about the tech behind MSFS 2020, and some astonishing-sounding features coming in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

PC Gamer

Microsoft's new alliance and a startup's $14 billion valuation show defense tech is heating up

Defense tech, with liberal lashings of AI, is becoming an attractive option for some investors.

Fortune

Navigate The AI Selloff with Two Nvidia Alternative AI Stocks That Also Pay Dividends

It could be years before AI becomes the top revenue driver in tech firms, as the new technology will likely take years to mature and fit into business models across industries.

International Business Times UK

This cyberattack downgrades your version of Windows to one unprotected against attacks

Attack can downgrade your Windows machine, making it vulnerable to previously patched zero-days and exploits.

TechRadar

The CrowdStrike bug showed the world that one weak link in the chain can lead to chaos in a heartbeat

In an interconnected world, the butterfly effect reigns supreme.

PC Gamer

Almost all Windows 10 systems can be upgraded to the new version — so why are businesses holding back?

Vast majority of enterprises could run Windows 11, but haven't upgraded yet.

TechRadar

Intel's short-sightedness to OpenAI's potential and the sprouting AI trend had sold its wildest dreams to NVIDIA

OpenAI reportedly offered Intel a 15% stake for $1 billion and asked the chip maker to develop AI chips for its advances at cost. Intel turned down the offer because it did not believe in the technology's growth.

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Xbox Game Pass August games confirmed by Microsoft

Two remakes of classics and a brand-new creature-filled cosy adventure are this month’s Xbox Game Pass picks

Windows Central

Microsoft almost ditched Windows' spaghetti architecture for a cloud-based OS but mysteriously sent it to an early grave

In 2008, Microsoft started developing a new operating system codenamed 'Midori' that could potentially replace Windows but abandoned it in 2015. The company promised to integrate elements of the project across its tech stack.

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30 Hilariously Embarrassing Attempts At Understanding Computers That People Have Encountered

Someone asked “What’s the worst case of computer illiteracy you’ve seen?” and netizens shared their best stories. The post 30 Hilariously Embarrassing Attempts At Understanding Computers That People Have Encountered first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

Delta Sued By Passengers For Mishandled Refunds After CrowdStrike Outage

Plaintiffs allege Delta refused automatic refunds for canceled flights and offered partial reimbursements only if passengers waived legal claims.

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Autodesk's 'discovery mentality' gives managers permission to roll out AI experiments

Autodesk SVP and CIO Prakash Kota discusses the software company's motivation for investing in generative AI and its efforts to promote employee adoption.

Windows Central

Microsoft is reportedly using deception as fair game to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing

Reports indicate Microsoft is using the Bing Wallpaper app to get Windows 11 users to switch to Bing as the "recommended browser settings" for fast and secure search results.

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Bill Gates' Pursuit Of Nobel Prize Linked To Epstein

Explore Bill Gates' controversial ties with Jeffrey Epstein and workplace behavior, raising questions about his judgment and conduct.

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3 High-Growth E-Learning Stocks to Watch

As the technology evolves, the e-learning industry is rapidly expanding, drawing significant investments and innovations. With this momentum, it could be wise to add these three high-growth e-learning stocks, QuantaSing Group (QSG), Strategic Education (STRA), and Coursera (COUR), to your watchlist. Read more….

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Check that email carefully — experts warn anti-phishing tools in Microsoft 365 can be easily bypassed

Report warns users could be tricked into opening malicious Outlook emails due to anti-phishing tool flaws.

Reason

Federal Court Rules That Google Illegally Maintained a Monopoly

Google is "the best," the court says. But being on top is dangerous.

iMore

Arch-nemesis Microsoft reportedly has an Apple Vision Pro rival in the works, but don't smash that piggybank open just yet

The Apple Vision Pro could get new competition and it might have a Microsoft logo on the back, but it's still a long way from being released.

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