MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos
The world's biggest YouTuber, MrBeast, and two BBC presenters have been used in deepfake videos to scam unsuspecting people online. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI) to make a video of…
Rules of engagement issued to hacktivists after chaos
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has, for the first time, published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. The war watchdog warns unprecedented numbers of…
How to smartly organize your photos on a PC
Many of us have thousands of photos on our PCs, which can make it way more difficult to get organized. I find it to be super daunting when looking at…
The alarming surge of home title theft and how to protect your property
Home sweet home is a sentiment many of us cherish. Yet, imagine brewing your morning coffee only to discover that your beloved abode isn’t yours anymore. No, we’re not scripting…
Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US
UK store The Snowboard Shop has pulled Onewheel electric skateboards from sale with immediate effect following a recall in the US. US watchdog the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled…
Shopping under surveillance: How retailers track you & how to be invisible
If you have a pulse and an internet connection, companies want all the details they can get on what you’re willing to buy — and it’s getting harder to tell…
How to maintain and protect your online privacy
If you are reading this, there’s a strong likelihood that you are worried about maintaining and protecting your online privacy. Or perhaps you are someone who constantly frets over the…
Beware of Bing Chat and its AI conversations that can lure you into malware traps
Every day, AI seems to flip a coin between being our tech hero or digital villain. One day, it’s saving the day, another day, it’s stirring up some trouble. In…
Intel’s deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos
In March last year a video appeared to show President Volodymyr Zelensky telling the people of Ukraine to lay down their arms and surrender to Russia. It was a pretty…
Reader question: Is it safe to hit the ‘unsubscribe’ button on spam?
I received email from a reader asking if hitting the “unsubscribe” button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends. In some cases, reacting to spammers might…