Author: Modernizing Tech
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Microsoft Launches Windows Backup for Organizations to Streamline Windows 11 Migrations
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new feature designed to help IT departments streamline the migration of user settings and preferences and in time as time winds down on Windows 10 support. First unveiled at Microsoft Ignite in late 2024 and introduced in public preview earlier this year, the
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AI Companion Apps Expose Private Data of 400K+ Users
Two AI companion applications have left hundreds of thousands of users’ intimate conversations and personal media completely exposed online, according to security researchers at Cybernews who discovered the vulnerability in late August. The apps in question, Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat, gained popularity, with one of them, Chattee, ranking among the top 150 entertainment apps
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Critical Security Flaw Found in Figma MCP Server Package
A security vulnerability has been discovered in figma-developer-mcp, a popular Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Figma integrations. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on affected servers, earning it a “high severity” rating from GitHub’s security team. The issue stems from improper handling of user input in the package’s get_figma_data tool. Developers
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Now Connects With Apps
Integrated apps have been launched for ChatGPT that work directly inside conversations, along with new developer tools for building them. Users can now access services from different apps and websites directly in ChatGPT. By mention a supported service by name in your message, ChatGPT can connect to it automatically. It can also recommend relevant apps
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Tesla Launches New Model Y and Model 3 Variants
Tesla has introduced the Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard, its most affordable versions yet of these popular electric vehicles. These trims aim to deliver the key Tesla experience—safety, efficiency, and advanced technology—at a lower cost of ownership. Both models offer an impressive 321 miles of range and are engineered for extreme efficiency to
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New Technique Measures and Controls Quantum Uncertainty in Real Time
Scientists have achieved a new milestone by measuring and controlling quantum uncertainty in real time. In a recent study published in Nature’s Light: Science & Applications, they used ultrafast light pulses lasting just attoseconds to demonstrate that quantum uncertainty, a fundamental limit described by Heisenberg’s principle, is not fixed but can be actively manipulated. The
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Google’s DeepMind Unveils CodeMender, An AI Agent Enhancing Software Security
DeepMind, Google’s AI research organization, has introduced CodeMender, an AI-driven system designed to automatically identify and repair security vulnerabilities in software code. This development aims to assist developers in maintaining more secure and resilient software by automating critical aspects of vulnerability detection and patching. Software vulnerabilities remain one of the most pressing concerns in cybersecurity.
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