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New function
The AI chatbot ChatGPT is trying its hand as a purchasing advisor – and attacking Google’s business in the process.
New malware discovered
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
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
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
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
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.
Blackout: Madrid subway evacuated
Spain and Portugal experienced a widespread power outage that affected large parts of both countries. The Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica reported the disruption and announced that “all resources have been deployed to resolve” the problem.
Media report
Over decades, Apple has built up a network of contract manufacturers and suppliers in China. But with Donald Trump’s China tariffs, India is becoming more important as a location.
Job cuts
Intel once dominated the semiconductor industry – now the company is overshadowed by Nvidia’s AI chips. The new boss wants to cut back.
Observability for the entire data stack
Datadog, a platform for monitoring and security of cloud applications, has announced the acquisition of Metaplane – a provider of data observability.
New social engineering weapon in cyber warfare
What began as a ploy by commercial cybercriminals is now becoming a method used by state-supported hacker groups: The ClickFix technique. Originally used by financially motivated attackers to circumvent security mechanisms, it is now being used specifically by actors from North Korea, Iran and Russia for espionage purposes.
Exploding demand
In Google’s ongoing antitrust proceedings, internal data was disclosed showing that the AI chatbot Gemini had around 350 million monthly active users worldwide in March.
DMA violations
Brussels is once again clamping down on US tech companies and imposing fines on Apple and Facebook parent company Meta. But the last word has not yet been spoken.
In a breakup scenario
OpenAI has declared in court that it is interested in buying the Chrome browser if Google is forced to sell it. The head of product at ChatGPT, Nick Turley, made this sOpenAI has expressed interest in court about purchasing the Chrome browser should Google be forced to divest it.
More than analysts expected
Europe’s largest software manufacturer, SAP, benefited in the first quarter from its major job cuts in the previous year.
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