Author: Robert Timlick

  • Apple Fined €150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices

    Apple Fined €150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices

    Apple has been hit with a fine of €150 million ($162 million) by France’s competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework.
    The Autorité de la concurrence said it’s imposing a financial penalty against Apple for abusing its dominant position as a distributor of mobile applications for iOS and iPadOS devices between April 26, 2021 and July 25,
  • Davidson Kempner beefs up its fight to buy Vacasa

    Davidson Kempner beefs up its fight to buy Vacasa

    New York hedge fund Davidson Kempner Capital Management has again increased its bid for Vacasa just as the Portland company has set a date for its shareholder vote on a competing bid.
  • Oregon company faces new New York Stock Exchange delisting threat

    Oregon company faces new New York Stock Exchange delisting threat

    ESS joined the the NYSE in 2021 but has struggled to reach lofty revenue projections.
  • Kaiser Permanente to replace Portland-metro hospital

    Kaiser Permanente to replace Portland-metro hospital

    Kaiser Permanente plans to replace its 303-bed Clackamas hospital with a new, seven-story hospital tower, slated to open in 2029.
  • Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp

    Russian Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-26633 via MSC EvilTwin to Deploy SilentPrism and DarkWisp

    The threat actors behind the zero-day exploitation of a recently-patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows have been found to deliver two new backdoors called SilentPrism and DarkWisp.
    The activity has been attributed to a suspected Russian hacking group called Water Gamayun, which is also known as EncryptHub and LARVA-208.
    “The threat actor deploys payloads primarily by means of
  • Software maker closes downtown Portland location

    Software maker closes downtown Portland location

    Adobe will move 47 employees to sites in Seattle and San Jose and two positions will be cut.
  • Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images

    Hackers Exploit WordPress mu-Plugins to Inject Spam and Hijack Site Images

    Threat actors are using the “mu-plugins” directory in WordPress sites to conceal malicious code with the goal of maintaining persistent remote access and redirecting site visitors to bogus sites.
    mu-plugins, short for must-use plugins, refers to plugins in a special directory (“wp-content/mu-plugins”) that are automatically executed by WordPress without the need to enable them explicitly via the
  • ⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More

    ⚡ Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, IngressNightmare, Solar Bugs, DNS Tactics, and More

    Every week, someone somewhere slips up—and threat actors slip in. A misconfigured setting, an overlooked vulnerability, or a too-convenient cloud tool becomes the perfect entry point. But what happens when the hunters become the hunted? Or when old malware resurfaces with new tricks?
    Step behind the curtain with us this week as we explore breaches born from routine oversights—and the unexpected
  • Russia-Linked Gamaredon Uses Troop-Related Lures to Deploy Remcos RAT in Ukraine

    Russia-Linked Gamaredon Uses Troop-Related Lures to Deploy Remcos RAT in Ukraine

    Entities in Ukraine have been targeted as part of a phishing campaign designed to distribute a remote access trojan called Remcos RAT.
    “The file names use Russian words related to the movement of troops in Ukraine as a lure,” Cisco Talos researcher Guilherme Venere said in a report published last week. “The PowerShell downloader contacts geo-fenced servers located in Russia and Germany to
  • 7 Ways Using AI for Work Can Get Complicated

    7 Ways Using AI for Work Can Get Complicated

    AI is going to change how we work. It can make some tasks easier. But it can also cause problems. Let’s look at some ways AI can make work tricky.

    What is AI and how does it affect work?

    AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. The computer systems are actually able to do the things that normal and regular human intelligence can do. It can support so many jobs. It can write, analyze data, and can even create art. 

    But it is not perfect-it also can go wrong. 

    Where can AI go wrong?

    Incorrect Information

    AI sometimes provides wrong information. It may mix up facts or use data that is too old. This can cause huge problems in the workplace.

    Weird outputs

    AI can also make strange mistakes. It may write utter nonsense or create odd images. This can be a waste of time and cause confusion.

    Can AI be biased?

    Yes, AI can be biased. It learns from data given to it by humans. If that data has bias in it, then the AI will too. This can lead to unfair decisions in the workplace.

    How does AI affect jobs?

    Job loss

    Some people fear that AI will steal their jobs. It can perform certain tasks more quickly and for less money than humans. This could result in fewer jobs in some industries.

    New skills needed

    AI also needs workers to acquire new skills. Workers need to learn to work with AI, which can be challenging for some workers.

    Is AI always reliable?

    No, AI is not always reliable. It can malfunction or break down. This causes a big problem if the workers are dependent on it and it fails.

    How does AI affect teamwork?

    AI can alter how teams work. Certain tasks become solo work with AI. This may decrease teamwork and creativity.

    What about privacy and AI?

    AI requires a lot of data to function properly, which can raise several privacy concerns. Workers may be concerned that AI will view their personal information or work habits.

    Yes, AI can create legal issues. There are questions about who owns work created by AI. There are also concerns about AI making biased decisions.

    How can we use AI safely at work?

    To use AI safely at work:

    • Check AI outputs carefully
    • Keep humans in charge of big decisions
    • Train workers to use AI well
    • Have clear rules for AI use
    • Stay up-to-date on AI laws

    Get Started with AI at Work

    AI can be helpful at work, but it’s not perfect. We have to use it with care. If you have questions about using AI at your job, contact us today. We can help you use AI in a smart and safe way.

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    This Article has been Republished with Permission from The Technology Press.