Technology

Stuck in cyberattack nightmare? Call the negotiators
Stuck in cyberattack nightmare? Call the negotiators
by  AFP

Criminals have overtaken your computer network, they are threatening to leak your most sensitive secrets and your share price is tumbling. In a ransomware attack, gangs -- sometimes state-backed -- hack into networks and demand payment either to unlock the system or prevent the release of top-secret data.

'World's most harmful': What is the LockBit cybercrime gang?
'World's most harmful': What is the LockBit cybercrime gang?
by  AFP

An international law enforcement operation has taken down dozens of servers and disrupted LockBit, "the world's most harmful cyber crime group" according to British authorities. The group has gained notoriety and attention from law enforcement agencies after high-profile attacks such as the one on Royal Mail.

China shares dip as central bank cuts key rate
China shares dip as central bank cuts key rate
by  AFP

Mainland China's shares fell on Tuesday as its central bank announced a record cut to a benchmark lending rate in a bid to boost its struggling economy. But both were down in early trade Tuesday, as the People's Bank of China announced it was lowering the five-year loan prime rate (LPR), used to price mortgages, from 4.2 to 3.95 percent.

EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection
by  AFP

The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content. The new rules demand companies do more to police content online, but also expect digital retailers to act swiftly and effectively to protect shoppers online.

New AI-video tool by maker of ChatGPT worries media creators
New AI-video tool by maker of ChatGPT worries media creators
by  AFP

A new artificial intelligence tool that promises to create short videos from simple text commands has raised concerns along with questions from artists and media professionals. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and image generator DALL-E, said Thursday it was testing a text-to-video model called "Sora" that can allow users to create realistic videos with simple prompts.