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‘Sneaky Log’ Microsoft Spoofing Scheme Sidesteps Two-Factor Security

The phishing-as-a-service kit from Sneaky Log creates fake authentication pages to farm account information, including two-factor security codes.

 

How to Use Settings to Open Microsoft 365 Files in Desktop Apps

Learn how to use a Microsoft 365 setting to choose whether to open files in the online or desktop app, giving you full control for each file.

 

US Government, Tech Giants Launch $500 Billion AI-Driven Infrastructure Initiative

The White House will ease the way for OpenAI, Oracle, MGX, and SoftBank to build a generative AI computing system.

 

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GhostGPT: Uncensored Chatbot Used by Cyber Criminals for Malware Creation, Scams

Researchers from Abnormal Security discovered an advert for the chatbot on a cybercrime forum and tested its capabilities by asking it to create a DocuSign phishing email.

 

Operator: OpenAI’s Next Step Toward the ‘Agentic’ Future

Operator and the Computer-Using Agent will be available through the OpenAI API at an undisclosed time.

 

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The Microsoft 365 Copilot Launch Was a Total Disaster

At the start of the New Year, with no warning, Microsoft gives its flagship productivity app a name change and a huge price increase. Why would the company make this mess? I asked Copilot, who explained it very well.

 

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In Other News: VPN Supply Chain Attack, PayPal $2M Settlement, RAT Builder Hacks Script Kiddies

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Korean VPN supply chain attack, PayPal settles with New York for $2 million, trojanized RAT builder targets script kiddies.  

 

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Gmail rolls out redesigned Google Calendar card to Android, iOS

Back in October, Gmail redesigned its summary cards to be more glanceable and actionable, with the updated Google Calendar card now available. 

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