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Microsoft a indiqué suivre plus d'une centaine de cybercriminels qui déploient des ransomwares contre des entreprises du monde entier. Dans un récent fil de discussion sur Twitter (s'ouvre dans un nouvel onglet) , la société a abordé l'état actuel des ransomwares, affirmant que l'écosystème RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-service) continue d'évoluer et de se développer. Les cybercriminels dont la Microsoft suit les activités (Plus d'une centaine d'individus en tout) apportent "des techniques, des objectifs et des compétences différents". À l'heure actuelle, plus de 50 catégories de ransomware sont actives et utilisées, selon l'entreprise. Se concentrer sur tous types de protections Si le phishing reste le principal moyen utilisé par les pirates pour transmettre des ransomwares aux victimes, ils recourent également "de plus en plus" à d'autres techniques, ajoute Microsoft. Ils utilisent notamment des publicités malveillantes pour diriger les victimes vers des sites … [Read more...] about L’équipe de sécurité de Microsoft indique qu’elle suit plus de 100 cybercriminels actifs

Audio player loading… Microsoft has revealed it is tracking more than 100 threat actors deploying ransomware (opens in new tab) against businesses around the world. In a recent Twitter thread (opens in new tab) , the company discussed the current state of ransomware, saying the Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem continues evolving and expanding. The threat actors (of which the company tracks more than 100) are bringing “varying techniques, goals, and skillsets” to the fray. Right now, more than 50 unique ransomware families are active and in use, the company said. Focusing on the build-up While phishing remains the number one way for hackers to deliver ransomware payloads to victims, they’re “increasingly” relying on other techniques, as well, Microsoft added. Among others, they’re using malicious ads to deliver victims to websites hosting ransomware and other malware. Some are looking to exploit recently patched vulnerabilities, in hopes … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s security team says it’s tracking over 100 ransomware actors

Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence research startup OpenAI launched the AI chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022. Since its launch, the chatbot has gone viral for its ability to process prompts and deliver human-like writings including -- essays, articles, jokes, job applications and even poems. According to a report by Reuters, analysts have said that the popular AI chatbot has reached 100 million users within two months of its release. As per the report, an analysis conducted by data firm Similarweb claims that in January, ChatGPT had about 590 million visits from 100 million unique users. Meanwhile, analysts at the investment bank UBS stated that the rate of growth was “unprecedented” for any consumer app. ChatGPT’s growth compared to other platforms The report adds that the UBS analysts have written a note to mention that they “cannot recall a faster ramp in a consumer internet app,” in the last two decades. To compare, TikTok needed nine months … [Read more...] about ChatGPT sets a new record in technology industry, here’s what it is

Purchasing textbooks, starting new classes, and trying to hammer out a schedule can be hectic when starting school. We put together a guide to some of the best apps and discounts to help you make the most of the new school year. Photo by Svadilfari Make Sure You’ve Got The Basics First, of course, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got the basics covered.  It’s fairly cheap to get up-to-date software as a student, so there’s no reason to skimp.  Microsoft is currently offering Office 2010 Professional for $79.95 and Windows 7 Professional upgrade for just $29.95 if you’re a college student.  For more on this check out this check out how students can upgrade to Office 2010 and Windows 7 cheap and easy .  Your college bookstore may also offer discounted software, so be sure to check it out too. If you’re currently running another edition of Windows 7 on your computer, such as Starter or Home Premium, you could use this discount to upgrade to Professional with Anytime … [Read more...] about Back to School Guide to Some Awesome Apps and Resources

Anticipation has been building for the new Windows Phone 7 Series ever since Microsoft unveiled it at the Mobile World Congress in February.  Now, thanks to free developer tools, you can get a first-hand experience of the basic Windows Phone 7 Series devices on your PC. Windows Phone 7 Series represents a huge change in the mobile field for Microsoft, bringing the acclaimed Zune HD UI to an innovative phone platform.  Windows Mobile has often been criticized for being behind other Smartphone platforms, but Microsoft seeks to regain the lead with this new upcoming release.  A platform must have developers behind it to be useful, so they have released a full set of free development tools so anyone can make apps for it today.  Or, if you simply want to play with Windows Phone 7, you can use the included emulator to try out the new Metro UI.  Here’s how to do this today on your Vista or 7 computer. Please note: These tools are a Customer Technology Preview release, so only install … [Read more...] about Try out Windows Phone 7 on your PC today

Would you like to start your own blog or website?  With a free WordPress  account, it’s free and easy to get started creating your own professional quality blog site. This is the first part in a series on how to create your own professional quality blog site. No, we’re not talking about some cheapo looking blog from Blogger or something on Facebook, but creating a quality blog you can be proud of and present to millions of readers online. WordPress is one of the most popular blogging platforms, powering hundreds of high-profile websites and blogs around the world.  It’s both powerful and easy to use, which makes it great whether you’re just starting out or are a blogging pro.  To start out with your blogging project WordPress is completely free, and you can use the online interface or install the WordPress software on your own server and blog from there. Getting Started You can start a blog in just a few minutes.  Head over to WordPress.com and click Sign up now on … [Read more...] about How To Start Your Own Professional Blog with WordPress

Would you like a new Notepad replacement that incorporates the latest technologies while staying slim and fast?  Text editors are usually bland, boring programs, but here’s a new one that makes your text come to life beautifully. Microsoft has been exploring new user interface styles in many of its newer applications, including the Ribbon in Office and the new typography and 2D animation interface in Zune for PC as well as the Zune and Windows Phone 7 devices.  This latter style, codenamed Metro, has been adopted by several Windows programmers who have made nice, modern applications that look great on Windows 7.  Bend is a beautiful new text editor that incorporates this new style great with the latest WPF technologies.  It’s a nice replacement for Notepad, and a great programming and writing tool as well.  Let’s look at its features and how you can use it to brighten up your daily workflow. Getting Started Head over to the Bend site ( link below ), and click the … [Read more...] about Edit Your Text in Style With Bend

The tech industry was already large before the COVID-19 pandemic began upending lives around the world three years ago. But it continued to grow, as we all became ever more reliant on our smartphones, computers and videoconference calls. Now Apple is the latest tech giant to signal that this period of growth may be coming to an end. The company reported that sales of its most important product, the iPhone, fell more than 8%, to nearly $65.8 billion. The reason, Apple said, included several factors, such as the fluctuating price of the US dollar across the world and especially strong sales of its products in the prior year. But the real crunch came from COVID-19 shutdowns late last year across the Chinese manufacturing centers Apple relies on . The results led to protests in China , and supply shortages for Apple's iPhones, in particular its $999 iPhone 14 Pro series. Apple CEO Tim Cook said many of those manufacturing problems have been resolved, for now. All told, … [Read more...] about Apple’s Pandemic Boom for iPhone and Mac Sales Hit a Snag

Audio player loading… Customers of Google Fi have been notified via email of “suspicious activity” that may have seen some lower-risk data exposed. Somewhat ironically, Google Fi promises to be a “private and secure” phone plan that gives its subscribers access to unlimited data, end-to-end call encryption, VPN access, and more, for $50 per month (for one user). Maybe less secure, though, is its “primary network provider” which informed Google that a “third party system that contains a limited amount of Google Fi customer data” was at risk. The unidentified network provider is likely to be T-Mobile, given that it supports a large portion of the Google Fi network and also experienced a data breach around the same time. TechRadar Pro needs you! (opens in new tab) our survey (opens in new tab) and telling us your opinions and views about the tech industry in 2023. It will only take a few minutes and all your answers will be anonymous and … [Read more...] about Google Fi hit by data breach following T-Mobile hack

Grandfathered-in "Legacy G Suite" users got a scare recently when another new "transition" message started popping up in the Google Admin console. "The transition to Google Workspace has started," said the new message that suddenly appeared in people's accounts. This was after Legacy G Suite users went through a contentious transition last year, where Google's opening position involved shutting down their accounts if people didn't start paying, but eventually, it was talked into not doing that. A Google spokesperson tells us the Workspace transition message was "a bug that surfaced an old banner from earlier in the process last year, and our team is working on removing it. More changes are not happening at this time, and those who previously opted-in for personal use are not expected to take any further action." We've received a few questions about this message, and this Reddit post has people wondering what the deal is, but it's just a bug. That's great because Legacy G … [Read more...] about Google isn’t moving Legacy G Suite users again, despite admin console warnings