Author: Modernizing Tech
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Google DeepMind’s Project Genie Generates Interactive Worlds Using AI
Google DeepMind has introduced Project Genie, a research prototype that explores how artificial intelligence can generate interactive digital worlds as users move through them. The project is now rolling out to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the United States (18+), offering early access to an experimental glimpse of next-generation AI environments. Unlike traditional virtual spaces
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Thousands of AI Systems Found Openly Accessible Online
As AI tools become easier to run outside of major cloud platforms, a new and largely unseen layer of AI infrastructure is quietly taking shape online. Joint research by SentinelLabs and Censys has revealed that over 170,000 AI systems are now publicly reachable on the open internet and operating without the safeguards, monitoring, or oversight
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Match Group Reports Data Breach Affecting Multiple Dating Apps
Match Group, the parent company behind Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, Match.com, and Meetic, has reported a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to user data across several of its platforms. According to Bleepingcomputer, Match Group confirmed the attack traces back to a social engineering effort where attackers compromised an Okta single sign-on account through a
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SmarterTools Releases Critical Security Fixes for SmarterMail
SmarterTools has released SmarterMail Build 9526, the latest version of their enterprise email server platform. SmarterMail is widely used by businesses and service providers worldwide for secure, reliable email, calendaring, and collaboration services. This update focuses on improving security, fixing critical bugs, and enhancing overall system reliability. The release addresses several serious security vulnerabilities that
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Microsoft Patches Actively Exploited Office Security Bypass
Microsoft has released a security update addressing a newly identified vulnerability in Microsoft Office that allows attackers to bypass built-in security protections under specific conditions. Tracked as CVE-2026-21509, Microsoft’s advisory notes that exploitation has been detected, indicating real-world activity, making timely patching especially important for organizations and individual users alike. The security feature bypass vulnerability
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Android Malware Campaign Abuses Trusted AI Platforms to Distribute Remote Access Trojans
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new Android malware campaign that takes advantage of legitimate AI infrastructure to distribute malicious software, highlighting a growing trend where attackers hide in plain sight by abusing trusted platforms. According to a recent analysis by Bitdefender Labs, attackers have been using Hugging Face, a popular hosting platform for machine
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Gemini AI Expands to Walking and Cycling in Google Maps
Google is expanding Gemini-powered navigation in Google Maps to support walking and cycling, extending conversational AI assistance beyond driving. With this update rolling out globally on iOS and Android, users can speak directly to Google Maps while navigating. For example, a pedestrian exploring a new area can ask, “What neighborhood am I in?” or “What
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Apple Launches Creator Studio: A Unified Suite for Creators and Professionals
Apple has unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a comprehensive subscription service bringing their most powerful creative apps under one roof. The new offering combines apps for video editing, music production, graphic design, and productivity, aiming to streamline innovation and workflows for professionals and creators of all levels. All-in-One Creative Suite Apple Creator Studio includes Final Cut
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