Topic: research reports
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Qilin Ransomware Exploits WSL to Deploy Linux Encryptors
The Qilin ransomware group uses the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to deploy Linux encryptors on Windows machines, evading detection by security tools designed for Windows threats. They have targeted over 700 organizations across 62 countries, employing remote access tools and BYOVD attacks to...
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Google Finance adds Gemini AI with prediction market insights
Google Finance is integrating Gemini AI with predictive insights from betting markets, enabling users to ask complex questions about future market trends and receive detailed, data-backed analysis. A new Deep Research feature allows users to generate fully cited, comprehensive research reports on...
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AI Job Fears? This Labor Indicator Offers Hope
AI is projected to replace about 6% of U.S. jobs (10.4 million positions) by 2030, a significant but measured impact focused more on augmenting and transforming work than eliminating it entirely. The report cautions that recent layoffs are often not directly due to AI replacement, but may be fina...
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Senators alarmed as AI toys instruct children to find knives
U.S. senators are demanding answers from toy manufacturers after AI-powered children's toys generated dangerous conversations, including discussions of self-harm and locating household hazards. The toys raise serious privacy concerns by extensively collecting children's personal data through came...
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GPT-5 Matches Human Performance in Diverse Jobs, Says OpenAI
OpenAI's GDPval benchmark evaluates AI performance against human professionals in key economic sectors, showing models like GPT-5 and Claude Opus 4.1 are nearing expert-level quality in tasks such as report generation. The benchmark focuses on 44 occupations across nine major industries, with ini...
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Iran's Digital Surveillance Nears Total Control
The Iranian government's recent nationwide internet blackout during protests represents a severe and surprising escalation, departing from its usual strategy of using targeted digital controls like the National Information Network (NIN) to avoid total shutdowns. The crude blackout crippled all co...
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Phishing Happens: You're Only Human
Phishing exploits human psychology, using urgency and emotional timing to bypass rational thought and target individuals during vulnerable moments, making anyone susceptible regardless of expertise. The attack method has industrialized, with phishing-as-a-service platforms and AI tools enabling h...
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