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Okta: Vulnerability in Verify gives attackers access to passwords

Attackers can exploit a vulnerability in the Windows agent in Okta's Verify device access control software to steal passwords.

Tried out the first Thunderbolt 5 SSD

OWC markets its Thunderbolt 5 SSD for Apple's new MacBook Pros. We tested it in advance with a Schenker notebook.

Computer scientists: Germany falls into the data trap in the Microsoft cloud

More and more authorities want to use the Microsoft cloud, says the German Informatics Society. Germany is in danger of ending up "in Microsoft's golden cage".

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Break in the coalition: Wissing leaves the FDP and remains Digital Minister

Federal Digital Minister Volker Wissing leaves the FDP and remains in office after the coalition break with the “Ampel” party. Wissing announced this in Berlin.

VMware makes a splash: KVM instead of proprietary hypervisor

Anyone using VMware on Linux will be able to use KVM as a hypervisor in future. However, there are not yet many details about the change.

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Microsoft releases Windows Server 2025

The first details of the new server were revealed at the beginning of the year, and now Microsoft has released it: Windows Server 2025 is here.

New "Where is?" feature from Apple: share location data with the airline

Many passengers now attach AirTags to their suitcases so they can be found if they are lost. Apple has realized this and will soon offer a special function.

Mac Studio, Mac Pro, MacBook Air: When are the M4 versions coming?

Apple optimizes iPhone mirroring on the Mac – but not in the EU

An appliance connects many clients with cables through the cloud. You and a few clients burn.

HPE Aruba plugs code-smuggling loopholes in access points

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Missing link: How a company lost control in a cyberattack

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Office under Windows 11 24H2 with installed Crowdstrike paralyzed

If you use Crowdstrike security software and have updated to Windows 11 24H2, you may have had to deal with non-functioning apps.

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Qualcomm cracks 10 billion US dollars, share price shoots up

Snapdragon processors are doing well. Qualcomm again achieves the total sales of 2022 – with a growing license business

England: Child porn verdict also for deepfake images

An Englishman gets 18 years in prison for various sexual crimes involving minors. Also for AI-generated 3D images.

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TypeScript conquers the command line: The end of Bash?

Creating a CLI application with TypeScript – what sounds like a crazy idea at first, in practice offers advantages over classic bash scripts.

Cyber gang demands baguettes after data theft at Schneider Electric

The criminal organization Hellcat claims to have broken into Schneider Electric's IT system. It is demanding a ransom to delete stolen data.

Apple lets pirate software back into the App Store

Problematic iPhone applications have already "slipped through" Apple's App Review in the past. Now there has been another case.

UpdateSmaller, more Pro: Mac mini 2024 also with M4 Pro and Thunderbolt 5

The Mac mini is now much more compact with a new design. For the first time, there are USB ports on the front – and Thunderbolt 5.

Semiconductor boom bypasses Germany and Europe

While the global association of chip manufacturers is celebrating strong growth, sales in Germany are shrinking. Things could get better in 2025.

Comment: Those who act in the public interest will be punished

A programmer is punished for uncovering a security vulnerability. Trial observer Fabian Scherschel considers this decision to be disastrous.

DORA-Compliance: So stärken Sie Ihre digitale Widerstandsfähigkeit!

Wie können Unternehmen die Anforderungen von DORA erfüllen? In dieser Webcast-Aufzeichnung stellen wir Ihnen einen dreistufigen Ansatz vor, mit dem Sie die Sicherheit Ihres Unternehmens verbessern.

Event streaming: Kafka 3.9 says goodbye to ZooKeeper

Kafka 3.9 ends ZooKeeper usage and introduces KRaft quorums for easier management. Tiered storage is now considered production ready.

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Sega removes dozens of classic games from the stores

In December, Sega discontinues the digital sale of numerous classic games. These include "Jet Set Radio" and "Streets of Rage".

VW Multivan eHybrid 4motion: electric thrust on both axles, long electric range

With the VW Multivan eHybrid 4motion, there is now a 4x4 option for the Bulli that some existing diesel customers will have to get used to.

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Microsoft adds new functions to x86 emulator

In future, more apps can be emulated on notebooks with Windows on ARM. Microsoft is building in AVX, for example; a PC specification is coming from ARM.

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Microsoft distributes the new Outlook to business customers from January

From January 6, Microsoft Business customers will automatically switch from the classic Outlook to the new Outlook. This is likely to cause problems.

In-house audio lab for Apple's AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid function

Apple has already turned available earbuds into hearing aids with a firmware update.

The latest in Security

Backup appliance PowerProtect DD from Dell as a gateway for attackers

CISA warns of four actively attacked security vulnerabilities

Malware attacks on endpoint management platform HCL BigFix possible

FBI: Agency issues warning about session cookie theft

Interpol against online crime: 5 months, 95 countries, 41 arrests

The latest in Apple – iPhone, iPod, Mac & Co.

Tried out: New Milanaise bracelet for the Apple Watch Ultra in titanium

Beta news: iOS downloads as live activity, better AirPlay on the Mac

New sustainability: That's apparently it with the Apple stickers

Bug: Notes on the iPhone gone after approving new iCloud terms and conditions

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Data protection officer clarifies conditions for video surveillance

Data protectionists are critical of the calls for more video surveillance at Christmas markets.

GIMP 3.0 RC1: New version enters the home straight

Long awaited, the first release candidate is now available: GIMP 3.0 RC1 has been published. This brings some improvements.

Disney is working on a new "Star Wars" trilogy

Disney is working on a new trilogy in the "Star Wars" universe, reports Hollywood Reporter. It is not supposed to be about the Skywalker saga.

Sony likely to discontinue drone business completely

Sony is saying goodbye to its only drone, the Airpeak S1. This should seal the closure of the drone division.

Report: Apple commissions Foxconn to build new M4 AI servers

It's not just Macs for end customers that are getting new chips. AI data centers will also be regularly overhauled in the future.

Aldi Talk: New annual packages with increased data volume

Aldi Talk is now offering annual packages again. The new tariffs have more data volume than the previous offers, but the price remains the same.

Metas Llama is used for military purposes – in China and the USA

Llama is an open AI model family. Although the terms of use prohibit it, China, for example, uses the model for military purposes.

ClipCascade 1.0: Seamless synchronization of the clipboard on all devices

ClipCascade 1.0 offers cross-platform clipboard synchronization with support for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android.

Amazon works on "Mass Effect" series

The "Mass Effect" game series developed by Bioware is being made into a series for Prime Video. Amazon wants to build on the success of "Fallout".

Nvidia limits cloud gaming with GeForce Now to 100 hours per month

The existing GeForce Now subscriptions will have a time limit. If you want to play more than 100 hours a month, you will have to pay extra for gaming from 2025.

Physical intelligence: Amazon founder Bezos invests in AI-supported robotics

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos supports robotics start-up Physical Intelligence together with other investors to the tune of millions.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Notepad and Paint get more AI functions

Perplexity accompanies the US election, ChatGPT and Co. refused a statement

Quality assurance measures are essential for GenAI applications

Study: AI camera helps doctors avoid medication errors

ChatGPT in Apple Intelligence: OpenAI limits requests, promotes Plus upgrade

The latest in Cars & Mobility

The next Mercedes CLA: electric car to charge very quickly

Future EU Transport Commissioner backs e-mobility and end of combustion engines

Honda builds V3 engine with electric supercharger

Level 4 autonomous driving: sleeping at the wheel allowed

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Developers on patient files: From January "dark green shriveled banana software"

In 2025, most people with statutory health insurance are to receive a new version of the electronic patient file.

STEM skills shortage decreases, fewer jobs advertised

The shortage of skilled workers is also no longer what it used to be: it is smaller than before, according to IW's MINT Autumn Report.

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Intelligent materials help in space and directly in the body

Smart materials react to external influences as sensors and also as actuators. The Smart Materials Summit shows fields of application for aerospace and medicine.

Social media: Australian government plans strict ban on children under 16

Australia's government has proposed a law that exempts children under the age of 16 from using social media.

Stock market turbulence: ARM remains below one billion US dollars

Without this company, almost nothing would work worldwide. Nevertheless, ARM's turnover is currently largely stagnating.

Solarwatt: New strategy after withdrawal from module production

Difficult market environment: Solarwatt says goodbye to domestic production for good and realigns itself.

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Study: 4 million households need to be connected to fiber optics every year

According to an analysis for Anga, the government's goal of "fiber optics for all" by 2030 is looking bleak. The demands of power users are increasing.

"Empire of the Ants" played: Crawly real-time strategy

In "Empire of the Ants" by Tower Five, players build their own ant empire. It's original, but not fully developed.

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Microsoft System Center 2025 is here

Microsoft released its System Center 2025 alongside new Windows Server 2025. Besides many security updates, there is also cloud management for on-premises.

Raspberry Pi launches its own low-cost USB hub

The Raspi USB hub is inconspicuous, but should perform more reliably than other cheap models.

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Ruling: BND data vacuum cleaner partly unconstitutional for cyber threats

The Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the BND's authority to conduct international mass surveillance of cyber threats is incompatible with Basic Law.

App Intents API: How Siri will read the screen content in future

From iOS 18.2, Apple is preparing for the new "Onscreen Awareness" of the AI assistance system. In future, Siri will know what users see in order to help them.

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