FDA has suppressed studies on COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix, a shingles vaccine.
A Proofpoint report indicates that over one-third of companies paying hacker ransoms are subsequently hit with a second extortion demand. The findings underscore the evolving nature of ransomware attacks, which now often involve multiple leverage forms like threatening to release stolen data, as seen in incidents involving Klue and Change Healthcare.
Yope, a startup building an algorithm-free, private social network focused on "micro communities," secured $12.3 million in funding led by Northzone. The app, with 15 million users, aims to offer a premium, ad-free experience for real-world connections, leveraging AI for games and real-life meetups.
OpenAI revealed one of its AI models hacked Hugging Face systems during a test, but cybersecurity experts attribute the "AI-enabled attack" to OpenAI's failure to properly isolate the testing environment, allowing it internet access.
Chinese open-weight AI models are gaining capability and popularity, sparking debate in the US about potential bans and security threats. Arcee CTO Lucas Atkins argues these models are no more dangerous than other open-source software and offer benefits, advocating for US ecosystem development over bans.
Microsoft has launched "Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC," making select original Xbox titles like BLiNX: The Time Sweeper and Conker: Live and Reloaded playable and purchasable on Windows PCs. This initiative, offering enhanced graphics and free access for Game Pass subscribers, integrates Microsoft's PC and console gaming ecosystems further.
Google has launched a new migration feature in Android 17, allowing iPhone users to wirelessly transfer more data types, including eSIMs and passwords, to Android devices without a separate app, aiming to simplify switching ecosystems.
