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New malware discovered

EU ATM malware to steal money from European ATMs

29. May, 2024 - 11:38

A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.

Data records sold for 500,000 US dollars

Ticketmaster hack: ShinyHunters allegedly capture 560 million user data

29. May, 2024 - 16:26

Data from over half a billion users of the ticket provider Ticketmaster has allegedly been up for sale since Tuesday evening. Ticketmaster also sells tickets for concerts in Germany, which is why German users would probably also be affected.

10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests

BKA: Biggest blow to date against global cybercrime

30. May, 2024 - 09:59

Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.

Guy's, St. Thomas' and King's College Hospital affected

Ransomware attack on hospitals in London

04. June, 2024 - 16:59

A ransomware attack has hit prominent hospitals in the British capital, according to a report. The consequences are not yet foreseeable.

Competition for 1Password and LastPass

Apple launches its own password manager

10. June, 2024 - 08:43

For a long time, third-party providers such as 1Password and LastPass dominated the password manager market. Now Apple wants to enter the market with its own in-house solution.

Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1

Baidu: Chinese tech company launches new AI models

17. March, 2025 - 08:44

The Chinese tech company Baidu has launched two new AI models on the market. According to the company, these are a basic model called Ernie 4.5 and the Ernie X1 model, which focuses on logical thinking.

Hackers threaten to leak data

Swiss exhibition stand builder Syma hit by ransomware attack

14. March, 2025 - 11:31

The Austrian site of Swiss exhibition stand construction specialist Syma is battling a cyber extortion attack. A hacker group has already claimed responsibility for the attack.

Less distraction

Minimalist Light Phone III to be launched at the end of March

14. March, 2025 - 10:19

The company Light is launching its new model, the Light Phone III, on March 27. The aim of the device is to offer users an alternative to the distractions of modern smartphones and social media.

Sophisticated malware operation

Chinese espionage on old Juniper routers

13. March, 2025 - 17:11

Following an intensive investigation dating back to mid-2024, the security company Mandiant has uncovered a covert espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886. Specially developed malware was discovered on decommissioned Junos OS routers from Juniper Networks.

But: squabbling over results

“Quantum Supremacy”: D-Wave announces breakthrough

13. March, 2025 - 11:18

The quantum computing provider D-Wave has announced a milestone: The Palo Alto, California-based company claims to have mastered a task with its quantum computer that overwhelms conventional computers – a state known as “quantum supremacy”. But there are also critical voices.

New interface and new operation

Apple plans radical software innovation for all devices

13. March, 2025 - 10:37

Apple is apparently working on a comprehensive modernization of its operating systems that will permanently change the design and operation of the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The planned update, which could still be released in 2025, promises a fresh look and an optimized user experience across all device classes.

Windows App takes over

Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app is being discontinued

13. March, 2025 - 08:53

Microsoft is pulling the plug on its Remote Desktop app: from May 27, 2025, the application will no longer be supported and will disappear from the Microsoft Store. The Windows app, which has been available since September 2024 and enables users to access services such as Windows 365, Azure

Two new Gemini variants

“Gemini Robotics”: Google AI can now control robots

12. March, 2025 - 16:34

Until now, the capabilities of Google’s Gemini AI have been limited to the digital realm. In order to be helpful for people in the physical world, the AI will also be able to control robots on demand.

Starlink

SpaceX agrees internet cooperation with Airtel in India

12. March, 2025 - 11:13

SpaceX wants to use the branch network of the Indian telecommunications company Airtel to distribute its satellite system. The collaboration has yet to be approved.

Developer modules

Responses API: OpenAI’s new developer tools for AI agents

12. March, 2025 - 10:15

OpenAI is taking another step towards developer-friendliness. The company has published the so-called “Responses API”, which provides developers with the building blocks they need to develop their own AI agents.