Sunday, November 24
Xiaomi unveiled its first ever EV car, the Xiaomi SU7, at its electric vehicle technology launch event. The event showcased five core technologies of Xiaomi's EV: E-Motor, Battery, Xiaomi Die-Casting, Xiaomi Pilot Autonomous Driving, and Smart Cabin. The Xiaomi SU7 is positioned as a full-size high-performance eco-technology sedan, aiming to push the limits of performance, ecosystem, and mobile smart space.
Reports suggest that hackers and online predators exploit vulnerabilities to steal valuable information. This article discusses five common hacking tactics: phishing attacks, malware distribution, public Wi-Fi peril, social engineering hacks, and outdated armor. To protect oneself, it is important to be cautious of suspicious links and downloads, use trusted networks or VPNs when using public Wi-Fi, verify the identity of anyone contacting you, and regularly update software and devices to patch vulnerabilities.
OpenAI, Microsoft, and Adobe have launched AI chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs) that convert text input into images. Google has released VideoPoet, an LLM that can turn text into videos. To showcase VideoPoet's capabilities, Google Research produced a short movie composed of clips generated by the model. VideoPoet uses a pre-trained MAGVIT V2 video tokenizer and SoundStream audio tokenizer to transform images, videos, and audio clips into a sequence of discrete codes. These codes are compatible with text-based language models, allowing integration with other modalities.
US-based startup Rubrik Inc plans to expand its business in India through acquisitions. The Microsoft-backed company aims to capitalize on the large-scale data and digital growth wave in the country. Rubrik, which focuses on cloud data management and data security, believes that the cybercrime business will be worth $10 trillion by 2025, making cybersecurity the third-largest economy globally. Rubrik's chairman, co-founder, and CEO, Bipul Sinha, emphasizes the need for increased cyber defense in India as cyber attacks become more inevitable with the country's digital growth and newly-announced laws. The company is also partnering with a cyber insurance provider in India to assist financial services companies. Rubrik launched a $10-million ransomware recovery warranty campaign in India, off
Researchers at ScamSniffer, a cybersecurity firm, have discovered that cybercriminals are using 'wallet drainers' to steal crypto assets through phishing scams on platforms like Google and X. These drainers were first discovered in Google search ad phishing and later found in X phishing ads. ScamSniffer monitored 10,072 phishing websites and found that nearly 60% of X phishing ads were using this drainer. The company analyzed on-chain data and found that these scams have stolen $58.98 million from over 63,000 victims in the past nine months. Wallet drainers trick users into authorizing malicious transactions by clicking on false advertisements.
A 53-year-old engineer from Bengaluru has recently been ensnared by a cryptocurrency scam, resulting in a financial setback of Rs 95 lakh. The swindler managed to persuade him to invest in bitcoins by guaranteeing substantial returns. A crypto scam is a fraudulent scheme designed to trick investors into parting with their cryptocurrency or personal information. Scammers employ various tactics to exploit the allure of quick gains and limited knowledge surrounding the relatively new and complex world of cryptocurrency. Here we explain what is a crypto scam and things you can do to avoid one. Pump-and-dump schemes, fake ICOs, phishing scams, Ponzi schemes, and rug pulls are some common types of crypto scams. To avoid falling victim to a crypto scam, be cautious of investments that offer high
Researchers at ScamSniffer, a cybersecurity firm, have discovered that cybercriminals are using 'wallet drainers' to steal crypto assets through phishing scams on platforms like Google and X. These drainers were first discovered in Google search ad phishing and later found in X phishing ads. ScamSniffer monitored 10,072 phishing websites and found that nearly 60% of X phishing ads were using this drainer.
Google Maps offers a range of features designed to enhance your overall user experience, including a navigation feature. This feature allows users to save locations, making it easier to find important places and serving as a personalised travelogue. To save a location, users can search for a place or tap a marker on the map, then tap the "Save" button and choose an existing list or create a new one.
Microsoft surprises tech world by purchasing a $76 million pumpkin farm in Wisconsin. The farm was previously eyed by Foxconn for a factory project. Microsoft plans to create 600 jobs and expand its data center infrastructure in the area. The company's investment aligns with industry trends and has the support of local authorities. Wisconsin governor Tony Evers is optimistic about the partnership with Microsoft.
