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DeepSeek and Anthropic have a long way to go to catch ChatGPT: OpenAI’s flagship chatbot is still far and away the most popular AI tool in offices globally
ChatGPT remains the most popular AI tool among office workers globally, research shows, despite a rising number of competitor options available to users. Recent analysis from DeskTime found OpenAI’s flagship chatbot was used in 76% of offices worldwide at the end of 2024, maintaining a hefty lead over alternatives. Individual AI usage saw significant growth across 2024, according to DeskTime,…
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Kali Linux 2025.1a released with 1 new tool, annual theme refresh
Kali Linux has released version 2025.1a, the first version of 2025, with one new tool, desktop changes, and a theme refresh. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to red team exercises, penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks. As is typical for the year’s first version, the Kali Team has released new visual…
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Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks
The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed ‘BRUTED’ to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. The framework has enabled BlackBasta to streamline initial network access and scale ransomware attacks on vulnerable internet-exposed endpoints. The discovery of BRUTED comes from EclecticIQ researcher Arda Büyükkaya following an in-depth examination of the ransomware gang’s leaked internal chat…
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The Best Tool for Cleaning Your Baseboards
Both sponges really made my dingy baseboards look brand-new, but the hair was another problem entirely. Initially, I thought, “Let’s give them a shot at handling the hair and see how it goes,” but because of the amount of cat hair on the baseboards, the sponges very quickly became too covered in fur to use. I rinsed them in the…
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New Chirp tool uses audio tones to transfer data between devices
A new open-source tool named ‘Chirp’ transmits data, such as text messages, between computers (and smartphones) through different audio tones. The tool, developed by cybersecurity researcher solst/ICE, maps each character into a specific sound frequency and plays it along with real-time visualization. Other microphone-equipped computers running Chirp may capture the sound and translate the message back into text. The project allows…
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This Linux Terminal Tool Supercharges the history Command
Summary The history command stores and displays previous commands, but Atuin enhances this with cross-host sync and a powerful interface. Atuin replaces the default history functionality, improving navigation and search through a TUI and advanced features. Atuin can be easily installed and customized, offering context-specific history, stats, and many configurable options. Spending all day tapping those arrow keys in the…
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A Reddit moderation tool is flagging ‘Luigi’ as potentially violent content
Reddit’s automatic moderation tool is flagging the word “Luigi” as potentially violent — even when the content isn’t. But Reddit does appear to be flagging comments that mention “Luigi” in some cases, even those unrelated to Mangione — just not in the way that it first appeared to be. The Reddit spokesperson said that because r/popculture had recently fallen down…
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Cobalt Strike abusers have been dealt a hammer blow: An “aggressive” takedown campaign by Fortra and Microsoft shuttered over 200 malicious domains – and it’s cut the misuse of the tool by 80%
Malicious use of penetration testing tool Cobalt Strike and other legitimate tools has been significantly curtailed after an “aggressive campaign” by its developer Fortra and Microsoft. Fortra teamed up with Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) to mitigate the use of unauthorized, legacy copies of Cobalt Strike and compromised Microsoft software in…
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Open-source tool ‘Rayhunter’ helps users detect Stingray attacks
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released a free, open-source tool named Rayhunter that is designed to detect cell-site simulators (CSS), also known as IMSI catchers or Stingrays. Stingray devices mimic legitimate cell towers to trick phones into connecting, allowing them to capture sensitive data, accurately geolocate users, and potentially intercept communications. With the release of the Rayhunter, EFF seeks…
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So long, Defender VPN: Microsoft is scrapping the free-to-use privacy tool over low uptake – so you might want to think about alternative options
Defender VPN, Microsoft’s free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap – so you might want to think about alternative services. As of 28 February, Microsoft will no longer support the free VPN service that had been included in its Defender security app since 2023. When the move was announced at the beginning of the month, Microsoft said new…
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