Apple devices are the latest victims of spoofing attempts, as bad actors try to trick unsuspecting users into handing over money and personal information. Meanwhile, tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have been egaging in a childish Twitter feud centered around the pros and cons of AI technology, and real-estate mortgage lender, Better.com, has gone public in an offering that appears to be a rousing success.
The Apple spoofing attempts were reported by a security firm that found a large number of malicious websites claiming to sell Apple products, often at great discounts. Many of the sites appeared to be legitimate, using familiar logos and design elements. However, many of them were merely front-ends for phishing and malware attacks that would ultimately lead users down a dangerous path. Apple has been quick to respond, shutting down the sites as soon as they are discovered.
Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg have been engaged in a heated Twitter feud, with Mr. Musk consistently claiming that artificial intelligence technology is both useful and dangerous. While Mr. Zuckerberg claims that AIs can be used with caution, Mr. Musk has consistently argued that they could ultimately lead to the downfall of humanity. The conversation has become increasingly childish, with Mr. Musk calling Mr. Zuckerberg’s understanding of the technology ‘limited’.
Finally, real estate mortgage lender, Better.com, has gone public on Nasdaq with an offering that appears to be a rousing success. The company had invested $100 million in its IPO launch, and is likely to reap vast rewards in the near future, as it offers online mortgage services to consumers. The industry has seen a huge surge in growth over the past year, and Better.com’s success appears to be an indicator of this trend continuing.
In conclusion, it has been an eventful week in the tech world, as Apple devices were targeted with spoofing attempts, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continued their ongoing conversation on AI technology, and Better.com announced its successful public offering. All of these events are likely to have a lasting impact on the tech world and beyond, and only time will tell how the situation develops.
