Hackers have already started attacking a newly discovered critical flaw in popular file-transfer program MOVEit — roughly a year after a similar, widespread hacking spree targeted the same tool.
Why it matters: Malicious actors have moved rapidly to launch attacks against companies using the flaw to steal sensitive documents.
A U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing government officials to speak to social media companies about content moderation doesn't come soon enough to help stop the spread of political disinformation before the November election.
Why it matters: Disinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 U.S. elections are expected to reach further and outnumber what's been seen in past elections, experts warn.
ZeroEyes, a gun detection video analytics and alert platform, on Friday said that it's raised over $53 million in new venture capital funding.
The big picture: America has done little to restrict the most popular means of mass murder, but some tech companies are working to reduce the number of incidents.
Electric grills are one of the hottest gadgets of the summer, but the jury's still out on whether they're worth the high price.
Why it matters: Americans are spending more than ever on home grilling — grilled cabbage, anyone? — but gas stoves and charcoal briquettes have been linked to climate and health risks.
Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs offer decent hardware, but the AI offerings are niche niceties rather than a compelling overhaul.
The big picture: The AI revolution is offering Microsoft its best chance in years to stand out from the competition and reinvigorate PC sales, but for now this remains more possibility than reality.