On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI's latest acquisitions and whether they address "two big existential problems" for the company.
Microsoft has identified a new self-propagating malware, dubbed Crypto Clipper, that spreads via USB drives to steal cryptocurrency credentials. It monitors clipboards for wallet addresses and seed phrases, captures screenshots, and sends data through Tor to attacker-controlled servers, also diverting payments to attacker wallets.
Following India's temporary ban on Telegram due to exam fraud concerns, users flocked to VPNs and alternative messaging apps. VPN downloads surged by 49% on June 18, with Proton VPN and Turbo VPN seeing significant increases. Signal and Viber downloads also rose, while Telegram's daily active users increased on the day of the ban.
Google is launching its developer verification system for Android apps on September 30, starting in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. The system aims to combat malware by verifying developer identities, impacting app sideloading and requiring participation from third-party app stores.
Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds to fix CVE-2025-20701, a critical vulnerability allowing nearby hackers to eavesdrop via Bluetooth. The patch is delivered automatically.
Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo. Dotmo will focus on AI models for interactive gaming experiences, citing high internal costs. Snap will retain close ties, including a technology license and a significant equity stake, while Snap's CTO Bobby Murphy will act as lead investor.
Epilogue's GB Operator accessory now supports a new app, Flashback, allowing users to connect their Game Boy Camera to smartphones to capture and edit photos. The app offers enhanced controls and color palettes, simulating the original 1998 camera's low-resolution output while making images easily shareable.
