| 23-06-2025 |
Symantec Enterprise Cloud |
Shadow Vector Campaign Targets Colombians with SVG Phishing |
Cybersecurity |
The Shadow Vector campaign uses SVG smuggling to deliver AsyncRAT and RemcosRAT malware to Colombian users via phishing emails disguised as court notifications. These emails contain malicious SVG files that, when opened, redirect victims to password-protected archives hosted on platforms like Dropbox and Bitbucket. The infection chain employs advanced techniques like DLL side-loading and process injection, enabling credential theft and potential ransomware deployment. Symantec’s industry-leading protection detects and blocks these threats effectively. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
Bitdefender |
WhatsApp Scam Targets Users with Suspicious Calls |
Showcase |
A new WhatsApp scam involves robotic calls from foreign numbers instructing users to add the caller to their WhatsApp contacts, aiming to hijack accounts or steal sensitive information. Scammers exploit trust in WhatsApp to distribute malware, commit financial fraud, or recruit victims into criminal schemes. Bitdefender’s Scamio, an AI-powered chatbot, helps identify these threats, offering robust protection for mobile security. Stay safe by enabling two-step authentication and reporting suspicious activity. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
Freshworks |
Freshworks’ CIO Playbook Guides AI Adoption |
Insights |
Freshworks’ latest CIO playbook, featuring insights from four industry leaders, offers practical strategies for leveraging AI to enhance workplace efficiency and customer experiences. Emphasizing empathy, governance, and disciplined execution, the guide addresses challenges like data quality and organizational alignment to ensure AI delivers tangible value. With contributions from experts like Jess Evans of Maricopa Community Colleges, it underscores Freddy AI’s role in simplifying complex processes. Download the playbook to explore actionable AI strategies for your business. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
Ben |
Ben Highlights Zalando’s AI-Driven HR Benefits |
Showcase |
Zalando’s Berlin HQ reveals a vibrant company culture focused on flexibility, wellbeing, and inclusivity, as shared in a new behind-the-scenes series by Ben. With over 10,000 employees, Zalando emphasizes values like customer focus and entrepreneurial thinking, supported by benefits like the cycle-to-work program that promotes freedom and health. The HR team highlights AI’s potential to streamline processes, enhancing employee experiences across diverse teams. Watch the full series to explore how Zalando fosters belonging and innovation. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
SecurityScorecard |
China-Linked LapDogs Campaign Targets Global Networks |
Cybersecurity |
SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team uncovered LapDogs, a China-linked espionage campaign using a custom backdoor, ShortLeash, to infiltrate over 1,000 networks, primarily in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Targeting small office/home office devices, the campaign employs Operational Relay Box networks for covert data collection. The report highlights deliberate geographic targeting and offers actionable insights for network protection. Read the full report at securityscorecard.com for defense strategies. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
Perplexity AI |
Comet Browser Set for macOS, Windows Release |
Social Media News |
Comet, an AI-powered browser by Perplexity, will soon launch on macOS and Windows, with Android and iOS versions also in development. Early tester invites for the Windows build are already out, promising a seamless, intelligent browsing experience. The browser aims to enhance productivity with features like AI-driven scheduling and personalized email signatures. Visit perplexity.ai for updates and to join the waitlist. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
Cisco Security Cloud |
Cisco Unveils Self-Adaptive GPU Allocation Framework |
Feature |
Cisco's new self-adaptive GPU framework optimizes resource allocation for AI workloads, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency in cybersecurity applications. By integrating a decentralized auction mechanism with Random Forest learning, it dynamically assigns GPUs based on real-time needs, as demonstrated in a ransomware response scenario. The framework ensures secure, transparent allocation using blockchain technology, addressing the global GPU scarcity challenge. |
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| 23-06-2025 |
Topaz Labs AI |
Topaz Labs’ Astra Upscaler Now Available to All |
Feature |
Topaz Labs has launched Astra, a creative video upscaler designed to enhance AI-generated videos to crisp 4K resolution. Offering precise and creative modes, Astra empowers storytellers to refine details and elevate visual quality in their workflow's final stages. The cloud-based tool also supports smooth motion with frame interpolation up to 2 fps per frame. Creators can now sign up to transform their video projects with professional-grade results. |
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| 22-06-2025 |
Grok AI |
Grok Web Enhances Task Management with New Sidebar Feature |
Feature |
Grok Web, developed by xAI, now includes a Manage Tasks option in its sidebar, allowing users to easily navigate to the tasks page for streamlined task management. This update simplifies scheduling and tracking of prompts, making it ideal for professionals and enthusiasts automating routine workflows. The feature supports task creation, editing, and archiving, with notifications via app alerts or email. |
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| 22-06-2025 |
Gemini AI |
Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think Nears Release |
Feature |
Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think, an enhanced reasoning mode, is approaching release, promising improved performance for complex math and coding tasks. This feature, which allows the AI to consider multiple hypotheses before responding, will appear as a toolbar option in the Gemini web interface. Currently in testing with trusted users via the Gemini API, it offers a 4-15% performance boost over the standard model. Explore more at gemini.google.com. |
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