The dark web is facing a major setback in the wake of the recent closure of a criminal marketplace known as Genesis Market. The online market was used by criminal organizations and hackers to purchase and sell stolen identities and credit card information. The closure of the Genesis Market is the latest in a series… Continue reading The Demise of Genesis Market, Which Sold Stolen Identities, Continues the Dark Web’s Losing Streak
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Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure face antitrust probe
The tech giants Amazon and Microsoft are currently in the midst of an antitrust probe by the European Commission for their cloud computing businesses. The probe focuses on whether Amazon and Microsoft are using their dominance to limit the choice of customers in the cloud computing market. The investigation by the European Commission follows complaints… Continue reading Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure face antitrust probe
OpenAI is massively expanding ChatGPT’s capabilities to let it browse the web and more
OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research lab, has announced its latest project – a major expansion to its ChatGPT model. ChatGPT, an AI-driven natural language processing system, enables developers to generate real-time conversational responses. This new update will take the capabilities of ChatGPT to a whole new level, allowing it to browse the web for more… Continue reading OpenAI is massively expanding ChatGPT’s capabilities to let it browse the web and more
Security build
In a major funding round, Dope Security, a startup focused on secure web gateways, has raised $16M led by GV, Alphabet’s venture capital arm. The new funding round will enable Dope Security to continue its mission of building secure web gateways designed to work on endpoints, not in the cloud. The company hopes to reduce… Continue reading Security build
Amazon kills DPReview, the best camera review site on the web
The internet was recently rocked with news that one of the most beloved camera review websites, DPReview, was shut down by its parent company, Amazon. This was a shock to many photographers, including professionals and hobbyists alike, who had relied on the comprehensive coverage and reliable reviews of DPReview. DPReview (originally Digital Photography Review) was… Continue reading Amazon kills DPReview, the best camera review site on the web
Web of lies: Web3 isn’t the security fix-all you think it is
Whether it’s for privacy, financial transactions, or data usage, we’ve seen many people turn to Web 3.0 as a way to enhanced security online. But it’s not the security fix-all you may think it is. First, while Web 3.0 promises more security than its predecessors, Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, it’s important to remember that… Continue reading Web of lies: Web3 isn’t the security fix-all you think it is
Secure messaging apps line up to warn UK’s Online Safety Bill risks web security
As the UK’s Online Safety Bill moves through parliament, many secure messaging apps are warning that it could create problems for web security. The bill, which is set to become law in April 2021, is intended to help protect minors from harmful content on the internet, but could have unintended consequences for protecting data. Secure… Continue reading Secure messaging apps line up to warn UK’s Online Safety Bill risks web security
Web hosting can come in three common types, but do you know what they mean?
When you’re setting up a website, there’s an important decision to make: which type of web hosting to choose? With so many hosting plans available, it can be overwhelming to understand the differences. One of the most important things to understand is that different types of web hosting offer a range of features, costs and… Continue reading Web hosting can come in three common types, but do you know what they mean?
Microsoft is hellbent on getting you to use Edge if latest tactic is anything to go by
Microsoft is known for its multifaceted approach to software development, and a recent tactic shows that it is not only aiming to stay relevant in the saturated market of web browsers, but it’s also seeking to revolutionize the way users interact with their web environments. According to reports, Microsoft is hellbent on getting users to… Continue reading Microsoft is hellbent on getting you to use Edge if latest tactic is anything to go by
Microsoft envisions a new way of web browsing with Edge
The web browser market has been a largely stagnant sector of the technology industry for years. Internet Explorer was the de facto web browser in homes and offices for well over a decade, but with the introduction of Google Chrome, Firefox, and other competitors, Microsoft’s hold on the browser market has been slipping. In a… Continue reading Microsoft envisions a new way of web browsing with Edge