Monthly Archives: March 2024

Google explains how its SIMA AI model can play video games

The researchers at Google DeepMind have published a new report on the Scalable, Instructable, Multiworld Agent (SIMA) AI model that they have developed. This new model is all about video games, but not in the winning way you think. The firm went into some pretty deep details about how its researchers trained the model to […]

Microsoft announces worldwide availability of Arm Advisory Service for developers

Today, Microsoft announced the global expansion of their Arm Advisory Service, which can assist developers in building optimized apps for Windows on Arm devices. The service, initially launched in October 2023, has garnered significant interest. Microsoft credits this to the potential of Windows on Arm and the proven track record of the Arm Advisory Service […]

Demystifying a Common Cybersecurity Myth

One of the most common misconceptions in file upload cybersecurity is that certain tools are “enough” on their own—this is simply not the case. In our latest whitepaper OPSWAT CEO and Founder, Benny Czarny, takes a comprehensive look at what it takes to prevent malware threats in today’s ever-evolving file upload security landscape, and a big part […]

Lessons Learned from HIPAA Compliance Breaches

Originally published by BARR Advisory.Written by Claire McKenna. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), there has been a considerable upward trend in healthcare data breaches since the office began tracking data breach statistics in 2009. You may remember some of the most notable data breaches—such when […]

Microsoft announces standalone Microsoft Reading Coach for classroom use

Microsoft has announced that its Reading Coach app is now available as a standalone application for classroom use. The app, which was previously only available in Microsoft Teams, can help students improve their reading skills through personalized and engaging practice. With Reading Coach, students can access AI-generated stories that match their reading abilities and interests. […]

PixPirate Android Banking Trojan Using New Evasion Tactic to Target Brazilian Users

The threat actors behind the PixPirate Android banking trojan are leveraging a new trick to evade detection on compromised devices and harvest sensitive information from users in Brazil. The approach allows it to hide the malicious app’s icon from the home screen of the victim’s device, IBM said in a technical report published today. “Thanks […]

Announcing worldwide availability of Arm Advisory Service for developers

In October 2023, Microsoft introduced the Arm Advisory Service. Since then, interest has risen steeply. This is no surprise, as many across the industry consider Windows on Arm devices as the future of computing, with unparalleled speed, battery life, and connectivity. Our no-cost engineering advisory program has a proven track record helping developers build Arm-optimized […]

Spotify rolls out full music videos for Premium users

After putting all its resources into building one of the best music apps for years, Spotify is now entering the music video space. The music streaming giant has just announced the launch of Music Videos support for its Premium users, though there are some limitations on the availability. Who and how to watch full Music […]