👾 Attention iOS users

'GoldDigger' trojan, potentially the first of its kind for iOS, poses a serious risk → by collecting facial recognition data, ID documents, and even SMS.

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🗿 Misleading words

This is the story → of how Canada's largest airline was ordered to pay compensation for its chatbot misleading a passenger.

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👾 The rising tide of cyberthreat

Kaspersky → shares with Durov's Code insights on threats shaping cybersecurity in 2024.

According to Kaspersky's analysis, the number of online threats caused by vulnerabilities in web pages, emails or web services varies significantly across the region. Turkey has the highest number of users affected by online threats (41.8%), followed by Kenya (39.2%), Qatar (38.8%) and South Africa (35%).

When looking at the threat landscape in the United Arab Emirates, Kaspersky’s analytics showed that the number of overall cyberthreats in the country decreased by 20% in 2023 as compared to 2022. At the same time, there was a 44% increase in the number of spyware attacks, where malware infiltrates a user's computer to collect and transmit data to third parties. And backdoor attacks, which allow users to bypass security and gain high-level access, increased by 55%.

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, cyber threats continue to become diverse and sophisticated. This trend is particularly evident due to the emergence of advanced technologies like AI and the escalating geopolitical and economic turbulence within the META region. These factors collectively contribute to the surge in cybercrime and the heightened complexity of cyberattacks,

comments Amin Hasbini, Director of META Research Center Global Research and Analysis Team.

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🤖 Doly: The Educational Companion Robot

Developed by Limitbit Tech, Doly → is an AI-powered companion robot driven by Raspberry Pi, designed for educational purposes. Serving as a desktop companion and robotics lab, Doly is an open-source platform for users of all ages.

The robot's self-evolving personality and edge AI processing enable engaging, customizable user experiences. Surpassing C$113,800 in Kickstarter funding within its first day, Doly showcases its potential as a versatile and innovative learning tool.

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🧠 Power of thought

Neuralink's first patient implanted with a brain chip has gained the ability → to control a computer mouse with their thoughts.

Progress is good, and the patient seems to have made a full recovery, with no ill effects that we are aware of. Patient is able to move a mouse around the screen by just thinking,

Musk states.

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💝 Yango Play

Yango unveils AI-driven entertainment super app → for MENA. The all-in-one platform offers a comprehensive range of entertainment options, including exclusive premieres of Arabic and international movies and series, personalized music streaming, and interactive mini-games.

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