In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to maintaining a technological edge, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is poised to receive ASML’s high-NA EUV lithography equipment by the end of 2024. This equipment, particularly the Twinscan EXE:5000, boasts an 8nm resolution and a 13.5nm EUV light wavelength, enabling the production of smaller chips with significantly higher transistor densities. The
As we approach 2025, the landscape of AI and automation technologies is rapidly evolving, making the distinction between genuine AI agents and sophisticated automation systems increasingly significant. The burgeoning trend of "Agentic AI" has brought to light how automation systems are often presented as AI agents, creating a masquerade that can confound businesses and consumers alike. This article will delve
Intel has recently unveiled its future plans for its CPU and GPU lineups, focusing on the next-generation Arc GPUs and upcoming Panther Lake and Nova Lake CPU series. This announcement follows the company’s Q3 2024 earnings report, where CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined a strategic path aimed at revitalizing Intel’s product portfolio and boosting overall revenues. Shifting Away from On-Package Memory
A Nigerian national named Kolade Akinwale Ojelade has been sentenced to over 26 years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scam that targeted the real estate industry and resulted in approximately $12 million in losses. Ojelade employed a ‘man-in-the-middle’ technique, intercepting emails between real estate businesses and their clients to redirect large payments to bank accounts
The SYS01 infostealer malware represents a significant evolution in cyber threats, particularly in how it exploits Meta’s advertising platform to steal login credentials. This sophisticated threat employs deceptive advertising strategies to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malicious software, creating substantial risks for those using platforms like Meta for business purposes. The Deceptive Advertising Strategy Misleading Advertisements The SYS01 infostealer campaign
If you’re an enterprise executive or cybersecurity specialist, you likely understand the increasing complexities of the threat environment. Cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics, enhancing their arsenals to target organizations, interfere with business operations, and gain access to sensitive IT resources. As of February 2024, the global average data breach cost reached $4.88 million, up from $4.45 million the previous
Intel, a frontrunner in the semiconductor industry, faces significant challenges due to delays in receiving $8.5 billion worth of funding it was promised by the CHIPS and Science Act. This legislative measure, aimed at boosting U.S. silicon production, was passed by Congress in mid-2022. Despite this, Intel’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, recently voiced his frustration over the lack of financial support
In a disconcerting turn of events, the city of Columbus, Ohio, has notified its 500,000 residents of a potential data breach following a ransomware attack that occurred in mid-July 2024. The initial response from city officials claimed that only corrupted data had been affected; however, security researcher David Leroy Ross, known as "Connor Goodwolf," later revealed that sensitive information had
The Minisforum MGA 1 is a newly launched external GPU featuring an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU with 8 GB of VRAM, aimed at enhancing gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering capabilities. Its introduction marks a significant advancement in portable graphics solutions, specifically designed to augment the performance of mini-PCs and other devices requiring a boost in graphical processing
Recent pronouncements from industry leaders are likening the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market to the precarious dotcom bubble of the 1990s. Robin Li, head of Baidu, suggests that an overwhelming majority of AI startups are destined to fail. Li has starkly warned that 99% of these startups are likely to collapse, with only a select few achieving meaningful economic and
The cybersecurity landscape in South Korea is under a significant threat from APT37, a nefarious group backed by North Korea. This advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been conducting intricate reconnaissance operations targeting a variety of South Korean entities. Among their targets are North Korean human rights organizations, defectors, journalists, and experts involved in unification, national defense, and security matters.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan, renowned for being the largest mobile-only bank in the country, has launched its new flagship daily banking product, Salom Card. This initiative marks a significant milestone in TBC Uzbekistan’s strategic plan to expand its digital financial services while driving both customer and revenue growth. The introduction of Salom Card is initially exclusive to subscribers on a waiting
