Some Twitter users are reporting that tweets and retweets they deleted in mass from their profiles are being restored without warning. It’s another example of Twitter’s crumbling infrastructure under the leadership of Elon Musk. — Read on http://www.theverge.com/2023/5/22/23732497/twitter-bug-restoring-deleted-tweets-retweets
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OpenAI launches an official ChatGPT app for iOS
The ChatGPT app is now available on iOS, but limited to U.S. users at launch. The app is free to use, free from ads, and allows voice input. — Read on techcrunch.com/2023/05/18/openai-launches-an-official-chatgpt-app-for-ios/
Apple Bans Employees From Using ChatGPT Amid Its Own AI Efforts
Apple has restricted employee use of ChatGPT and other external artificial intelligence utilities amid the development of its own similar technology,... — Read on http://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/19/apple-bans-employees-from-using-chatgpt/
8220 Gang Exploiting Oracle WebLogic Flaw to Hijack Servers and Mine Cryptocurrency
8220 Hackers are exploiting a six-year-old critical security flaw in Oracle WebLogic servers to build a botnet for crypto mining. — Read on thehackernews.com/2023/05/8220-gang-exploiting-oracle-weblogic.html
Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware
If you think a password prevents scanning in the cloud, think again. — Read on arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/microsoft-is-scanning-the-inside-of-password-protected-zip-files-for-malware/
Facebook Fixes Bug That Sent Friend Requests If You Looked at a Profile
Facebook apologizes after a bug saw the social network send automatic friend requests to profiles that users viewed. Some people even deactivated their accounts due to embarrassment. — Read on uk.pcmag.com/social-media/146835/meta-fixes-facebook-bug-that-sent-automatic-friend-requests
Apple catches prolific leaker ‘Analyst941,’ fires his sister
Apple has identified Twitter user @analyst941 (and his sister, who is now an ex-Apple employee), who has of late been revealing information about …Apple catches prolific leaker ‘Analyst941,’ fires his sister
Apple busts major iOS 17 leaker with spycraft ‘canary trap’
The tipster who went by analyst941 leaked a large number of details about iOS 17, but their inside source has been caught. — Read on http://www.cultofmac.com/815853/apple-busts-major-ios-17-leaker-tipster/
Last Week on My Mac: Secret security
An update users didn’t know about might have installed a security tool they don’t know about, whose reports they can’t see.Last Week on My Mac: Secret security
Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator
Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or later, bringing it to version 96. Apple …Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator
Microsoft’s Phone Link app is now available for iOS so you can use iMessage from a PC
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is now rolling out a new update to its Phone Link app that includes iOS support for the first time. The Phone Link app now… “Microsoft’s Phone Link app is now available for iOS so you can…
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“Should we trust Apple with mental health data?” by Elizabeth Lopatto
Is Apple really good for your health? | Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Here are some cursed words: “Apple Plans AI-Powered Health Coaching …“Should we trust Apple with mental health data?” by Elizabeth Lopatto
Apple’s iOS has secret new scheme to restrict features based on geolocation
Some iOS features are only available in specific places (for example: FaceTime is not available in the UAE). 9to5Mac has now learned that Apple has …Apple’s iOS has secret new scheme to restrict features based on geolocation
BUG? Oracle SQL Developer cannot access files on mac OS X
I used Oracle SQL Developer for years until recently (possibly after the upgrade to macOS 12.6.5?) when the SQL Developer stopped being able to access the files stored locally: Oracle SQL Developer Error The software does not prompt for access…
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