iMessage Scams and Spying: A Growing Threat to iPhone Users

Researchers found code within hundreds of models of motherboards created by Taiwanese manufacturer Gigabyte that allowed an updater program to download and run another piece of software, potentially allowing attackers to hijack the backdoor and install malware. Meanwhile, the US Federal Trade Commission hit Amazon with two settlements for a litany of failings concerning children’s data and its Ring smart home cameras. In addition, Lina Khan, the chair of the US Federal Trade Commission, warned that criminals are using AI tools to “turbocharge” fraud and scams, citing examples of voice-cloning technology where AI was being used to trick people into thinking they were hearing a family member’s voice.