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Muskova společnost SpaceX se začala připravovat na plánovanou likvidaci Mezinárodní vesmírné stanice (ISS). Podle dostupných informací provedla zážeh trysek své nákladní lodi Dragon, která je momentálně ke stanici připojená. Jak uvádí Space.com, bylo to vůbec poprvé, co Dragon zažehnul své trysky ...

V západním světě mají černé pátky, kybernetická pondělí a letní Vánoce, v nejlidnatější zemi světa připadá největší slevové šílenství na 11. 11. Počátky tzv. Singles' Day sahají do 90. let minulého století, kdy vznikla tradice, že se nezadaní Číňané začali navzájem scházet na veřejných místech. ...

PHPStan (PHP Static Analysis Tool), nástroj pro statickou analýzu a hledání chyb v PHP kódu, byl vydán ve verzi 2.0. Po třech letech od vydání verze 1.0. Podrobný přehled novinek v poznámkách k vydání na GitHubu.

Multiplatformní open source voxelový herní engine Luanti byl vydán ve verzi 5.10.0. Podrobný přehled novinek v changelogu. Původně se jedná o Minecraftem inspirovaný Minetest (Wikipedie) před měsícem přejmenovaný na Luanti.

Společnosti Revolut a Wolt oznámily zajímavou spolupráci. Uživatelé placených tarifů Revolut Premium, Metal a Ultra teď automaticky a bez dalších poplatků získávají program Wolt+ , který zajišťuje bezplatné doručení z místních restaurací, obchodů s potravinami a dalším zbožím. Přehled tarifů ...

Prosecutors hand Russo-Swede a half-billion bill

The operator of the longest-running money laundering machine in dark web history, Bitcoin Fog, has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in US prison.…

⚠️ Imagine this: the very tools you trust to protect you online—your two-factor authentication, your car’s tech system, even your security software—turned into silent allies for hackers. Sounds like a scene from a thriller, right? Yet, in 2024, this isn’t fiction; it’s the new cyber reality. Today’s attackers have become so sophisticated that they’re using our trusted tools as secret pathways,

⚠️ Imagine this: the very tools you trust to protect you online—your two-factor authentication, your car’s tech system, even your security software—turned into silent allies for hackers. Sounds like a scene from a thriller, right? Yet, in 2024, this isn’t fiction; it’s the new cyber reality. Today’s attackers have become so sophisticated that they’re using our trusted tools as secret pathways, Ravie Lakshmananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

In an unusually specific campaign, users searching about the legality of Bengal Cats in Australia are being targeted with the GootLoader malware. "In this case, we found the GootLoader actors using search results for information about a particular cat and a particular geography being used to deliver the payload: 'Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?,'" Sophos researchers Trang Tang, Hikaru Koike,

In an unusually specific campaign, users searching about the legality of Bengal Cats in Australia are being targeted with the GootLoader malware. "In this case, we found the GootLoader actors using search results for information about a particular cat and a particular geography being used to deliver the payload: 'Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia?,'" Sophos researchers Trang Tang, Hikaru Koike,Ravie Lakshmananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

Jakákoli návratnost investice do fotovoltaiky pod deset let je dobrá, byť ve webových kalkulačkách často vychází třeba i poloviční doba. Kalkulace návratnosti je důležitá především pro kontrolu dodavatele fotovoltaiky.

Cyber threats are intensifying, and cybersecurity has become critical to business operations. As security budgets grow, CEOs and boardrooms are demanding concrete evidence that cybersecurity initiatives deliver value beyond regulation compliance. Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without knowing it was first put through a crash test, security systems must also be validated to confirm their value.

Cyber threats are intensifying, and cybersecurity has become critical to business operations. As security budgets grow, CEOs and boardrooms are demanding concrete evidence that cybersecurity initiatives deliver value beyond regulation compliance. Just like you wouldn’t buy a car without knowing it was first put through a crash test, security systems must also be validated to confirm their value.The Hacker Newshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

In a significant escalation of US efforts to limit China’s access to advanced technology, the Department of Commerce has reportedly mandated Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to cease shipments of high-performance AI chips to Chinese customers.

The directive, effective Monday, restricts the export of TSMC’s 7-nanometer and more advanced processors, which are widely used in AI applications, Reuters reported.

The US Commerce Department’s latest move specifically targets chips that can power AI accelerators and GPUs, with a particular focus on halting indirect access to restricted technology by Chinese companies like Huawei, which the US considers a national security threat.

This directive, marking a new chapter in US-China tech tensions, applies to several key players in China’s AI ecosystem, potentially impacting companies beyond Huawei.

TSMC declined to comment on the said matter citing “market rumor.”

“TSMC is a law-abiding company and we are committed to complying with all applicable rules and regulations, including applicable export controls,” the chip maker said.

A query to the US Commerce Department did not elicit any response.

In another distantly related development, the Taiwanese government has said that the country’s law prevents TSMC from producing its 2nm chips — TSMC’s hitherto most advanced chip —  abroad.

“Since Taiwan has related regulations to protect its own technologies, TSMC cannot produce 2-nanometer chips overseas currently,” Taipei Times said quoting Minister of Economic Affairs J W Kuo.

Kuo made the remarks while addressing concerns that TSMC may have to accelerate 2-nm chip production in its Arizona fabs following Donald Trump’s re-election as US president.

TSMC is the main supplier of chips, including its most advanced one, for Nvidia and Apple and the US largely depends on the Taiwanese firm to further its technological advancements in the AI space.

TSMC’s involvement: The Huawei incident

This stringent order follows a recent finding that a TSMC-manufactured chip had been integrated into Huawei’s Ascend 910B, an advanced AI processor released in 2022.

A teardown analysis by research firm, Tech Insights, revealed the presence of TSMC technology within Huawei’s product, hinting at an export control violation and triggering the US crackdown.

The revelation prompted TSMC to inform the Commerce Department, shedding light on Huawei’s use of intermediaries to potentially bypass US trade restrictions.

The US directive mandates that any advanced product containing over 25% American technology require an export license — a requirement Huawei circumvented by procuring chips indirectly through third parties.

Impact on Chinese tech giants and the semiconductor market

The directive impacts numerous other entities in China’s technology landscape. In addition to Huawei, major AI-driven companies such as Alibaba and Baidu, which design and use similar processors, will face increased scrutiny.

Although the US regards them as competitors to Huawei, the move aims to curb any potential diversion of restricted technology for unauthorized AI applications in China.

Moreover, the order raises questions about TSMC’s ability to navigate US-imposed restrictions while continuing to serve clients in one of its largest markets.

Reports initially suggested that TSMC’s decision to halt chip shipments was voluntary, but it has since become clear that it was a response to direct US government orders.

However, the restriction on AI chips excludes automotive and consumer-grade chips, signaling that China’s AI and defense-related developments are the primary targets.

Growing tensions and US commitment to export control

The US has steadily intensified its stance against the use of American technology by companies that the government deems a security threat. By tightening export controls, the US aims to prevent China from leveraging AI and semiconductor advancements in ways that could counter US interests.

This latest directive follows broader efforts to restrict China’s technological capabilities, underscoring the US commitment to export control enforcement amidst ongoing geopolitical friction.

As the implications of the US directive continue to unfold, TSMC and other semiconductor producers may face a complex path ahead in balancing regulatory compliance with business needs in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Using the Monarch personal finance program, I went through my finances recently and found that I pay $510 every month on various subscriptions. (That’s not counting things such as my Internet bill, $120 a month for AT&T 2Gbps fiber.) I’m talking about Netflix, Google One, The Wall Street Journal, and other services and publications I actually want. 

But there were also over $100 worth of subscriptions that, frankly, I’d forgotten about  and no longer wanted or needed. That’s real money.

So, how do I get rid of them? Today, I have to dig into every last lousy one of them and jump through numerous hoops to cancel — but that may not be the case for much longer. 

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last month announced a “click-to-cancel” rule aimed at making it easier for you and me to end recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new regulation requires sellers to make canceling services as simple as when you initially signed up for them.

As FTC Commission Chair Lina M. Khan explained: “Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription. The FTC’s rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money. Nobody should be stuck paying for a service they no longer want.”

Amen, sister!

The new regulations aren’t going to affect just Disney+ subscribers and the like. Businesses that rely on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) — as either users or providers — are going to be affected as well. 

The new rule, which goes into effect six months after being published in the Federal Register, will have significant implications, for example, for providers like Google One and Microsoft 365. 

Here’s how it’s likely to affect these services.

For example, practices like requiring phone calls or in-person visits to cancel will no longer be allowed. If you think that’s an exaggeration, by the way, you clearly haven’t had a Planet Fitness subscription, which required snail-mail or an in-person visit to close out your membership.

Additionally, SaaS providers must provide clear and conspicuous disclosures about subscription terms: For example, automatic renewal information must be clearly stated and cancellation deadlines by which customers must cancel to avoid charges must also be spelled out. 

Under these regulations, you can no longer automatically resubscribe customers. They must consent before automatic renewals take place. Clearly, businesses that use automatic renewals will have to change how they’ll handle subscription renewals.

If your business gets customers by offering free trials that convert to paid subscriptions, you’ll also need to clearly disclose the trial’s terms, including when the trial ends and what charges will occur. And, of course, canceling after a free trial must be as simple as signing up for the trial.

All of this means, of course, that your company will have to update its terms and conditions. You’re going to have to pay your lawyers (as well as your programmers) to address these new rules. 

On the plus side, while none of this will be cheap, the FTC argues that customers will be happier and more likely resubscribe. And new transparent practices could even lead to  stronger customer relationships.

Not everyone is happy about the new regulations. Business organizations such as the Internet & Television Association (NCTA), the Interactive Advertising Bureau, and the US Chamber of Commerce oppose them. They have three major arguments: that the FTC doesn’t have the legal authority to implement the rules; the change will cost companies money; and they’ll force industries to change current cancellation processes that protect consumers or offer better deals.

In other words, it’s exactly what you’d expect them to say. 

Given the click-to-cancel rule is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to combat “junk fees,” you might think it’s dead as a doornail. Usually, I’d agree. But while Kahn has been a lightning rod for both Democrats and Republicans, she has one ally you probably didn’t expect; Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, who said: “I look at Lina Khan as one of the few people in the Biden administration that I think is doing a pretty good job,”

In addition, overall, the rule appears to be quite popular among consumers and consumer advocates. Let’s get real. People are sick of perpetual subscriptions. Their budgets are tight. Even if the FTC regulation costs companies some coin, it’ll be worth it in the long run.

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered nearly two dozen security flaws spanning 15 different machine learning (ML) related open-source projects. These comprise vulnerabilities discovered both on the server- and client-side, software supply chain security firm JFrog said in an analysis published last week. The server-side weaknesses "allow attackers to hijack important servers in the

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered nearly two dozen security flaws spanning 15 different machine learning (ML) related open-source projects. These comprise vulnerabilities discovered both on the server- and client-side, software supply chain security firm JFrog said in an analysis published last week. The server-side weaknesses "allow attackers to hijack important servers in the Ravie Lakshmananhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]