A new wave of cyber fraud has emerged in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with scammers impersonating the Dubai Police to deceive unsuspecting residents. Researchers from BforeAI have identified a significant increase in phishing attacks that exploit the branding and trust associated with law enforcement to trick mobile users into divulging sensitive information, including personal identification and bank details. This
In recent times, a critical security issue has been discovered in the Hunk Companion plugin for WordPress, identified as CVE-2024-11972, which has been given an alarming CVSS score of 9.8. This flaw is present in all versions of the plugin prior to 1.9.0 and grants attackers the ability to silently install other vulnerable plugins. The ramifications of this issue are
The frequency of data breaches has surged to an all-time high with over 3,000 incidents reported in 2023, yet public concern seems to be progressively waning. This alarming trend has left security experts questioning why people are seemingly indifferent to such critical threats to their personal information. A series of surveys conducted by All About Cookies has revealed that a
The release of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro has sparked significant discussions surrounding the company’s ability to keep pace with global chip development standards amidst ongoing U.S. sanctions. While many expected the flagship smartphone to debut with the 5nm Kirin 9100 chipset, it instead features the 7nm Kirin 9020. This reliance on an older chipset underscores the broader difficulties Huawei
The carefully orchestrated operations executed by North Korean nationals to subvert international sanctions have become a focal point, particularly as they infiltrate Western companies through remote IT jobs. This method allowed them to fund their regime’s development of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued indictments against 14
A sophisticated scam campaign targeting UAE residents with fake police fines has been uncovered by security researchers at Resecurity. This campaign, strategically coinciding with periods like UAE National Day, involves cybercriminals exploiting citizen trust through various means including calls, emails, and texts. These scammers seek to extort fake fines for traffic violations, parking fines, or license renewals, leveraging personal data
In an ambitious move to challenge Apple’s dominating presence, AMD has recently introduced its new high-end APU platform, the Ryzen AI Max 300 series, codenamed ‘Strix Halo.’ This cutting-edge APU has been designed to cater to performance laptops and workstations, promising significant improvements in processing power and efficiency. The appearance of the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 on the Geekbench
The graphics processing unit (GPU) market has recently seen a significant downturn, marked by a noticeable decrease in sales as PC gamers eagerly anticipate the upcoming next-generation graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia. According to Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the third quarter of 2024 witnessed a drop in the sale of discrete graphics cards, with only 8.1 million units sold.
Google has recently unveiled its latest quantum processor, named Willow, in what marks a significant milestone in the rapidly evolving domain of quantum computing. The cutting-edge processor seems to push the boundaries of what current-day technological marvels can achieve, portraying a future filled with unprecedented processing capabilities. Willow can reportedly solve complex problems in mere minutes, a task that would
Artivion, a prominent manufacturer of cardiac implants and devices, experienced a significant ransomware attack on November 21, which led to the acquisition and encryption of its critical files. This incident caused major disruptions in the company’s ordering and shipping processes, along with certain corporate operations. Although Artivion managed to mitigate the immediate impact, it incurred unplanned expenses related to the
A newly identified malware variant called AppLite Banker has emerged, causing considerable concern by targeting banking applications through an elaborate phishing campaign. Originating from an updated version of the notorious Antidot banking Trojan, the malware primarily affects Android devices. Using advanced social engineering techniques, the malware is capable of compromising both personal and corporate devices. The AppLite Banker campaign is
The technology market is often dominated by two giants, Nvidia and AMD, especially when it comes to graphics processing units (GPUs). However, Intel’s recent launch of the Arc B580 GPU is set to disrupt that status quo. Notably, the Arc B580 has outperformed Nvidia’s RTX 4060 and AMD’s RX 7600 in Vulkan benchmark tests, showcasing its superior gaming prowess. Priced
