G.Skill has stunned the tech world with the launch of the world’s first 128GB DDR5 RAM operating at speeds of 8,000 MT/s, branded as Trident Z5 Royal Neo. This release marks a significant milestone in computer memory technology, representing a leap in both performance and design. The luxurious aesthetics of these RAM sticks, featuring striking gold and silver finishes with
Amidst an evolving landscape influenced by shifting economic policies and tariffs, Nvidia strategically navigates these challenges by leveraging Mexico-based production. The Trump administration’s tariff policies posed significant hurdles for tech companies like Nvidia, particularly in managing costs of AI data center servers. Nvidia, heavily dependent on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for GPU products, faced substantial potential price hikes.
The escalating threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks has raised significant concerns among UK organizations, particularly as digital initiatives become central to their operations. This sentiment is reinforced by a study conducted by Armis, which surveyed over 1,800 IT decision-makers globally, including 501 from the UK. Nearly half of UK respondents revealed that threats of cyberwarfare have already disrupted their digital projects.
This time, the spotlight is on AMD’s RX 9070 graphics card, which can be upgraded by flashing its BIOS to that of the more powerful 9070 XT variant. A notable success on the PCGamesHardware forum revealed that this modification allows the RX 9070 to achieve higher performance levels by unlocking greater power limits and clock speeds. Specifically, the modification enables
In the ever-evolving world of computer hardware, memory upgrades play a critical role in enhancing system performance, especially for gaming and demanding applications.The latest wave of Ryzen Zen 5 processors for AMD’s AM5 platform has spurred considerable debate regarding optimal memory configurations. This discussion centers around whether moving to DDR5-8000 is justified over the tried and tested DDR5-6000 CL30 setup.
The shift in the consumer CPU market towards AMD processors has been nothing short of remarkable.According to Amazon’s sales report for March, AMD has captured nearly 79% of the market share, selling a staggering 31,600 processors. In contrast, Intel managed to sell only 7,500 units, securing a 21% share. This significant performance disparity highlights a clear preference for AMD among
The recent workforce reductions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have sparked widespread debate and concern among stakeholders in the cybersecurity and national security communities. This significant downsizing raises critical questions about the future of America’s cyber defense capabilities and the strategic direction of CISA. This article delves into the potential implications of these layoffs, balancing the perspective
The recent apprehension of six individuals in Spain has unveiled a sophisticated AI-powered investment scam that managed to defraud over 208 victims, stealing more than $20 million globally.This elaborate scheme was characterized by its use of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and deepfake advertisements featuring prominent national figures, all of which contributed to convincing unsuspecting individuals of the legitimacy of
Recent advancements in cybersecurity threats have brought to light a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-20439, targeting Cisco’s Smart Licensing Utility.This vulnerability is particularly alarming as it permits unauthenticated attackers to gain remote access to vulnerable Cisco devices using an undocumented static administrative credential. For exploitation to occur, the Smart Licensing Utility needs to be actively running. The situation necessitates urgent
In a recent, unprecedented move, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has implemented significant job cuts that could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. leadership in cybersecurity and technology. These reductions, affecting 70 probationary workers and potentially extending to scientists, post-doctoral researchers, and other staff, form part of a broader plan to reduce the Department of Commerce workforce by
Tax filing season always brings a mix of relief and anxiety, but it also brings an increased threat of phishing attacks targeting taxpayers.Cybersecurity experts have noted a drastic rise in sophisticated phishing campaigns aimed at individuals filing their taxes, leveraging mobile devices as a conduit for these fraudulent activities. This year, incidents of such phishing attacks have quadrupled since early
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new threat aimed specifically at cryptocurrency developers and users, involving malicious Python packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI).These harmful packages, named bitcoinlibdbfix and bitcoinlib-dev, are designed to compromise systems utilizing the widely used bitcoinlib library. The bitcoinlib library is essential for developers who create cryptocurrency applications. It manages the creation and handling of crypto
